TM 55-2835-209-23
CHAPTER 8
CLEANING ENGINE COMPONENTS
Section I CLEANING PROCESS #1 (SOLVENT)
8-1 CLEANING PROCESS #1 (SOLVENT) (AVIM)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Air Gun
Apron
Gloves, Rubber
Hose Assembly
Respirator
Safety Glasses
Scrub Brush
Suitable Container
Personnel Required:
68B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Materials/Parts:
Dry Cleaning Solvent (D35)
Equipment Conditions:
Off APU Maintenance
General Safety Instructions:
Dry cleaning solvent is toxic
to skin, eyes and respiratory
tract.
Skin, eye and respir-
atory protection required.
Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact.
Compressed air is dangerous
when directed toward yourself
or another person.
The air-
stream or material blown by
the airstream can cause inju-
ry, particularly to the eyes
and face.
Use goggles to pro-
tect eyes and face. Do not
exceed 30 PSI. Do not direct
airstream toward yourself or
another person.
1.
Fill cleaning tank with dry cleaning 3.
Remove and allow to dry for 10 min-
solvent (D35).
utes.
4.
Remove any residue dry cleaning sol-
2. Dip, soak and agitate parts to be
vent by drying part thoroughly with
cleaned until oil and grease have
clean, filtered compressed air.
been removed.
Remove remaining de-
posits using scrub brush.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: None.
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