NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3
01 March 2005
TM 1-1500-344-23-3
TO 1-1-689-3
10-6.6. SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Switches such as toggle, rotary, interlock, pushbutton,
cam operated, and circuit breakers vary in shape and
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size. Most switches are enclosed in a sealed case.
MIL-PRF-85570
Cleaning of internal parts is not possible. Exposed
areas such as terminal posts, toggles, pushbuttons, or
b. (N) (A) Brush or spray a mixture of one part
rotary switches shall be cleaned and preserved as
Aircraft Cleaning Compound, MIL-PRF-85570 Type II
follows:
(Volume IV, Chapter 2), to nine parts water on antenna
surfaces. Scrub the area with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46
a. Remove contamination with fine spray of fresh
Class 7 (Volume IV, Chapter 2).
water. The use of Acid Brush, A-A-289 Style opt.
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 3), will help dislodge
c. (AF) Brush or spray a mixture of one part Aircraft
Cleaning Compound, MIL-PRF-87937 Type II or IV
(Volume V, Chapter 2), to nine parts water on antenna
b. Rinse with a fine spray of fresh water.
surfaces. Scrub the area with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46
Class 7 (Volume V, Chapter 2).
WARNING
d. Wipe antenna surfaces with Cleaning Cloth,
Compressed air used for drying can create
CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2).
airborne particles that may enter the eyes.
Pressure shall not exceed 10 psi. Eye protection
e. Rinse with clean, fresh water. Wipe excess water
is required.
with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or
V, Chapter 2).
c. Blow excess water from the switches and circuit
breakers with not more than 10 psi dry air pressure.
f. Let antenna air-dry.
Wipe with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV
or V, Chapter 2), to reduce drying time.
g. Preserve and reseal antenna to airframe as
specified in Chapter 6.
10-6.8. MOUNTING RACKS AND SHOCK MOUNTS.
Mounting racks and shock mounts shall be cleaned and
Solvent, Degreasing
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preserved as follows:
MIL-PRF-680
a. Remove the mounting racks, shock mounts, and
d. To remove stubborn oil and grease stains, use
associated hardware.
Degreasing Solvent, MIL-PRF-680 Type III (Volume IV
or V, Chapter 2), applied with Acid Brush, A-A-289 Style
b. Clean as specified in paragraph 10-4.2.
opt. (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3).
c. Inspect for signs of damage. Replace accordingly.
e. Dry as specified paragraph 10-5.2, except do not
apply water-displacing corrosion preventive compounds.
d. Dry as specified in paragraph 10-5.2, except use
MIL-C-81309 Type II water-displacing corrosion
10-6.7. ANTENNAS. For maximum efficiency, antennas
preventive compound.
and their insulators must be free of contaminants. For
more efficient cleaning, it may be necessary to remove
e. (N) Tag the units to be shipped to the IMA for
the antenna according to instructions in applicable
further disassembly, cleaning, preservation, repair, and
service directives. Inplace cleaning and preservation
operational check. Use Water/Crash/Fire Damage Form,
may be accomplished as follows:
NAVAIR 3750/1, and indicate the type of cleaning,
drying, and preservation method used.
a. Check antenna insulators for damage or cracks
before cleaning. Replace if found defective.
f. (AF) Tagging. All parts and components removed
from the aircraft, missile, or equipment shall be "green"
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