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CLEAN ROTARY-WING BLADE
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
None
Materials:
Soap (E352)
Cloth (E120)
Cloth (E128)
Solvent (E162)
Gloves (E186)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
NOTE
Rotary-wing blade must be cleaned
before any inspection or repair.
Cleaning may be done on or off
helicopter.
1.
Mix soap (E352) and water in mild solution.
Use only approved cleaning materials.
Some solutions can damage bonded
or sealed areas of blade. Dirty or gritty
cloths, or compounds, can damage
surfaces.
2.
Wipe surfaces of blade (1). Use cloth (E120)
soaked in soap and water solution.
3.
Rinse surfaces of blade (1). Use clean cloth
(E128) soaked in water.
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