ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
2-12. Cleaning and Drying.
This task covers.
a. Cleaning fabric items
d. Rinsing parachute assembly
with cleaning solvent
immersed in fresh water
b. Cleaning fabric items
e. Drying fabric items
with dish washing compound
f. Cleaning metal items
c. Rinsing parachute assembly
immersed in salt water
Materials/Parts:
Special Environmental Condition:
Cloth, Abrasive, Item 7, Appendix D
Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged
Dish washing Compound, Item 16, Appendix D
inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be
Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 24, Appendix D
detrimental to human health.
Rag, Wiping, Item 32, Appendix D
Tetrachloroethylene, Item 49, Appendix D
Equipment Condition:
Personnel Required:
Layout on packing table or other suitable
area.
43E(10) Parachute Rigger
WARNING
Due to flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents
other than tetrachloroethylene will not be used in the spot-cleaning of air delivery
equipment. Tetrachloroethylene will only be used in areas where substantial
ventilation is available. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the solvent vapors
can be detrimental to human health. In addition, avoid prolonged or repeated
contact of the solvent fluid with areas of the skin. Tetrachloroethylene must not be
taken internally.
CAUTION
If during the cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed
contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the item will be
evacuated to Intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to the nature
of the substance and item disposition. If the substance cannot be identified or if
normal repair procedures will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage,
the applicable item will be condemned.
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