TM 10-1670-292-23&P                                                       0008 00 UNIT MAINTENANCE MC1-1C/MC1-1D TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY   CLEANING AND DRYING 0008 00-1 THIS TASK COVERS: = Cleaning fabric items with dishwashing compound = Rinsing parachute assembly immersed in salt water = Rinsing parachute assembly immersed in fresh water = Drying fabric items = Cleaning metal items INITIAL SETUP: Materials/Parts   Cloth, Abrasive (Item 6, WP 0055 00) Dishwashing Compound (Item 16, WP 0055 00) Lubricant, Solid Film (Item 24, WP 0055 00) Rag, Wiping (Item 31, WP 0055 00) Brush, Scrub Household (Item 3, WP 0055 00) Personnel Required 92R(10) Parachute Rigger Equipment Condition Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface. 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. NOTE Cleaning of parachutes should be held to a minimum and should be performed only when necessary, to prevent malfunction or deterioration.  When a parachute contains debris, or when it is soiled by dirt, oil, grease, rust, corrosion, or other foreign substances, to such an extent that cleaning is necessary, the cleaning should be performed manually and should be limited to the soiled area only, unless the parachute has been contaminated by water.  The methods of cleaning must be determined by the nature of the substance to be removed.  Do not use cleaning solvent to clean items soiled by airsickness.  Use a solution of hand dishwashing compound to clean this type of soiling.