NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3
01 March 2005
TM 1-1500-344-23-3
TO 1-1-689-3
NOTE
Antenna radomes and covers shall be repaired
in accordance with NAVAIR 01-1A-22 (Navy)
or TO 1-1-24 (Air Force).
6-3.1.2. A n t e n n a Mounting Area Preparation
Procedures. When corrosion is visually apparent,
corrective action is necessary to prevent any further
deterioration. Corrosion treatment involves stripping
finishes from the corroded area, removal of corrosion
products, cleaning, and restoration of the surface
protective finish. The procedures to be used on the
antenna base and mating aircraft structure for corrosion
removal, cleaning, and mounting preparations are as
follows:
Solvent, Degreasing
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MIL-PRF-680
a. Remove dirt, oil, and grease from contact
surfaces of the antenna and aircraft skin by wiping with
Figure 6-1. Nonmetallic Sealant Removal Tool
Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V,
Chapter 2), dampened with Degreasing Solvent,
CAUTION
MIL-PRF-680 Type III (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2), in
order to evaluate the extent of corrosion damage.
Radial Bristle Discs are authorized for use
only on aluminum, high strength steel, and
NOTE
titanium surfaces. Utilization of the discs on
composite surfaces, including fiberglass, may
A nonmetallic tool for sealant removal may be
result in fiber damage.
made from plastic material as shown in
c. Remove paint and corrosion from the aircraft
surface and antenna mounting area in accordance
b. Remove any existing sealant with a nonmetallic
with Volume II (Navy and Army) or TO 1-1-691 (Air
sealant removal tool or Radial Bristle Disc, 3" in diameter
Force), with the radial bristle disc being the preferred
(yellow in color) (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3).
removal method.
WARNING
Utilization of the Radial Bristle Disc generates
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
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dust particles that may contain chromates
MIL-PRF-85570
from primers. Therefore, eye protection and
respiratory protection is required when
d. Thoroughly clean treated area with Cleaning
operating this tool. Consult with the local
Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2),
industrial hygienist (IH) concerning proper
moistened with Cleaning Compound, MIL-PRF-85570
personal protection equipment.
Type II, (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2) (Air Force can
use MIL-PRF-87937 Type II or IV (Volume IV or V,
Chapter 2)) using dilution of nine (9) parts water to one
(1) part cleaner. Rinse thoroughly until a water
