Technical data

13773-001
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Page 4 30 Nov 2000
B. Solvent Cleaning Composite Materials
CAUTION: Isoproply alcohol is the only cleaning agent recommended when preparing
composite surfaces (excluding fuel compartments) for repair. When clean-
ing a composite surface in any of the fuel compartments, acetone is the rec-
ommended cleaning agent.
(1) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Cleaner DX 330 PPG Industries,
Inc.
Cleaning repair surfaces
before apply paint manu-
factured by PPG Indus-
tries.
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735
Grade A or B
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning of composites
before bonding process
Acetone ASTM D-329 Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning.
Mineral Spirits TT-T-291
I, II, or III
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Aliphatic Naptha TT-N-95
Type II
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Sealant Removal and Cut-
ting Tools
- Locally
Manufacture
Remove sealant
Pipe Cleaners - Any Source Remove sealant in
injectable gaps
Bristle Brush
(Non-nylon, Non-metallic)
- Any Source Clean up
Solvent Dispensers
(Polyethylene Squirt Bottle)
- Any Source Dispense Solvents
Cotton cloth
(clean, white, lint free)
- Any Source Surface Cleaning
Cotton Gloves
(clean, white, lint free)
- Any Source Handle Cleaned Sur-
faces
Protective Gloves
(Neoprene Rubber)
- Any Source Protect hands from
chemicals
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from chemi-
cals