TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0008 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOW VELOCITY AIR DROP SYSTEMS (LVADS)
CLEANING AND DRYING
0008 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Cleaning Fabric Items With Dishwashing Compound
Drying Fabric Items
Cleaning Metal Items
Rinsing Equipment Immersed in Salt-water
Rinsing Equipment Immersed in Fresh-water
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Cloth, Abrasive (Item 6, WP 0125 00)
Dishwashing Compound (Item 10, WP 0125 00)
Lubricant, Solid Film (Item 20, WP 0125 00)
Rag, Wiping (Item 25, WP 0125 00)
Tools
Brush, Scrub, Household (Item 2, WP 0064 00)
File, Flat (Item 10, WP 0064 00)
Equipment Condition
Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface.
Personnel Required
Two, 92R (10) Parachute Rigger
References
WP 0003 00, WP 0007 00, WP 006400
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 materials should be held to a minimum and should be
performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or deterioration.
When a material 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 materials has been
contaminated by water. The methods of cleaning must be determined
by the nature of the substance to be removed.
CLEANING FABRIC ITEMS WITH A SOLUTION OF HAND DISHWASHING COMPOUND
Use dishwashing compound to clean fabric items as follows:
1. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
2. Spot clean with a solution of dishwashing compound.
