01 March 2005
NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3
TM 1-1500-344-23-3
TO 1-1-689-3
NOTE
Refer to the applicable service directives for
Alcohol, Isopropyl
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information on those areas of external pod
TT-I-735
mounted avionic equipment that may be
preserved without degrading the electrical
b. Clean affected area with one part Isopropyl
characteristics of the equipment. Do not
Alcohol, TT-I-735 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2) mixed
preserve water seal gaskets.
with one part fresh water. Apply with Cleaning Cloth,
CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2). Pay
Refer to Chapter 7 and the applicable service
particular attention to shock mounts that contain rubber
directives for information on electromagnetic
shock absorbers. These items may swell if immersed
gasket plating where the plating surfaces have
in Isopropyl Alcohol, TT-I-735 (Volume IV or V,
been removed.
Chapter 2), for a long period of time. If rubber does
swell, it will return to its normal size after a short period
a. Remove corrosion and clean in accordance with
of time.
b. Paint as required by equipment specific manuals.
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
3
Water-Displacing
MIL-C-81309
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
3
Water-Displacing
Compound, Corrosion Preventive 26
MIL-C-81309
MIL-DTL-85054
Compound, Corrosion Preventive 26
c. Frames, mounting racks, and shock mount
MIL-DTL-85054
associated metallic hardware shall be preserved with
a thin film of Water Displacing Corrosion Preventive
c. If painting cannot be accomplished, preserve
Compound, MIL-C-81309 Type II (Volume IV or V,
external surfaces with a thin film of Water Displacing
Chapter 2) or Corrosion Preventive Compound,
Corrosion Preventive Compound, MIL-C-81309 Type II
MIL-DTL-85054, Clear (Amlguard) (Volume IV or V,
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 2) or Corrosion Preventive
Compound, MIL-DTL-85054, Clear (Amlguard)
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 2).
d. For frames, mounting racks, and shock mounts
that are normally painted, remove corrosion and clean
d. Clean and preserve electrical connectors in
as outlined in paragraphs a. through c. Paint these
accordance with paragraphs 6-3.11. through 6-3.11.4.
areas in accordance with Volume II (Navy). Air Force
personnel should refer to equipment specific manuals
e. C l e a n and preserve wire harnesses in
for proper color and paint systems. Army personnel
accordance with paragraph 6-3.13.
shall refer to TM 55-1500-345-23 and TB 43-0118.
6-2.7. COCKPIT AND CONTROL BOXES. Use
6-2.6. EXTERNAL POD MOUNTED EQUIPMENT.
Vacuum Cleaner, MIL-V-21987 (Volume IV or V,
External avionic pods are susceptible to the same
Chapter 3), to vacuum the cockpit area clean. The
corrosive environment as the airframe. Cleaning
following inspection and treatment procedures shall
techniques are the same with the exception of
apply to cockpit avionic components.
electromagnetic gaskets, shields, electrical connectors,
and mating surfaces. Treat as follows:
a. Inspect control box units for corrosion and
contaminants. Pay particular attention to switches,
dials, knobs and electrical connectors.
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