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01 March 2005
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10-6.13. E L E C T R I C A L CONNECTORS AND
Avionics Grade, MIL-C-81309 Type III (Volume IV,
RECEPTACLES. Electrical connectors and receptacles
require special procedures for cleaning and preservation.
Connectors and receptacles that cannot be opened and
g. (AF) Apply a light film of Water-Displacing
separated for cleaning shall be cleaned and inspected
Corrosion Preventive Compound, Ultra-Thin Film,
in place under the direction of the Maintenance Officer.
Avionics Grade, MIL-C-81309 Type III, or Water
Clean and preserve electrical connectors and
Displacing Lubricant and Corrosion Preventive
receptacles as follows:
Compound, MIL-L-87177 Type I or II Grade B (Volume V,
a. Disconnect and disassemble connectors and
receptacles to release entrapped contaminants.
h. (N) (A) Prior to connecting threaded sections of
connectors plugs and receptacles, lubricate threaded
b. Rinse with fresh water.
area with Water-Displacing Corrosion Preventive
C o m p o u n d , Ultra-Thin Film Avionics Grade,
MIL-C-81309 Type III (Volume IV, Chapter 2).
WARNING
i. (AF) Prior to connecting threaded sections of
Compressed air used for drying can create
connectors plugs and receptacles, lubricate threaded
airborne particles that may enter the eyes.
area with Water-Displacing Corrosion Preventive
Pressure shall not exceed 10 psi. Eye protection
C o m p o u n d , Ultra-Thin Film Avionics Grade,
is required.
MIL-C-81309 Type III, or Water Displacing Lubricant
and Corrosion Preventive Compound, MIL-L-87177
c. Blow excess water from the connectors or
Type I or II Grade B (Volume V, Chapter 2).
receptacles with not more than 10 psi low-pressure
clean, dry air/dry nitrogen. Wipe with Cleaning Cloth,
10-6.14. WIRE HARNESSES AND CABLES. Electrical
CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2), to
wire harnesses and cables exposed to salt water or fire
reduce drying time.
extinguishing agents shall be cleaned and preserved
according to the following procedures.
a. Remove the strap hangers.
Solvent, Degreasing
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MIL-PRF-680
WARNING
d. To remove stubborn oil and grease stains, use
Compressed air used for drying can create
Degreasing Solvent, MIL-PRF-680 Type III (Volume IV
airborne particles that may enter the eyes.
or V, Chapter 2), applied with Acid Brush, A-A-289 style
Pressure shall not exceed 10 psi. Eye protection
opt. (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3), or Brush, Typewriter,
is required.
A-A-3077 Type T (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3), followed
by wiping with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7
b. If possible, separate wiring. Rinse with fresh
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 2).
water to wash away entrapped contaminants. Blow
excess water from wiring with not more than 10 psi
e. Dry the equipment with a Hot Air Gun, Raychem
clean dry air or dry nitrogen.
HT-900 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3). Connectors and
receptacles may also be allowed to air dry.
c. Open and separate connectors. Raise and
position connector to facilitate thorough rinsing with
fresh water and minimize the forcing of contaminants
into connectors. If the cable harness is encased, flush
Compound, Corrosion Preventative 3
exterior with fresh water to dislodge accumulated salt
Water-Displacing
deposits. Blow excess water from the cable with not
MIL-C-81309
more than 10 psi clean dry air or dry nitrogen.
f. (N) (A) Apply a light film of Water-Displacing
Corrosion Preventive Compound, Ultra-Thin Film,
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