Section V. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - TM-55-1730-215-13-P0033

TM 55-1730-215-13&P

Section V.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3-11. GENERAL. Unless specifically noted in the text which follows, functions shall be accomplished by

aviation unit maintenance (AVUM) personnel.

Perform solvent cleaning operations in an approved cleaning cabinet or in a

well-ventilated area. Keep dry cleaning solvent away from sparks or open flame.

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Avoid eye or skin contact. Use protective

equipment (eye goggles/face shield and gloves)when using solvent or compressed

air. Do not direct airstream toward self or other personnel.

a. Cleaning. Remove all dirt and grease from structural members with dry cleaning solvent (item 4, Appendix

D). Particular attention should be given to removal of any foreign matter in the scissors channels and ladder guides.

b. Lubrication. Lubricate before reassembly of disassembled components after cleaning, lubricate the

following parts according to Table 3-4.

Table 3-4. Lubrication Requirements

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