CIRRUS AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL SR22
SOLVENT CLEANING
1. DESCRIPTION
This section covers solvent cleaning procedures for metallic and non-metallic materials. These procedures
may be used for general cleaning when solvents are required and must be used to clean surfaces prior to
the application of adhesive, resin, or sealants.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Therefore, special precautions must be
used whenever solvents are used for any purpose.
Always follow the solvent manufacture’s directions.
A fire extinguisher must be immediately available when using solvents.
Adequate ventilation shall be provided and fresh air masks shall be used in all closed
areas with marginal or insufficient ventilation.
Skin protection in the form of protective gloves and eye protection must be worn
when pouring or applying solvents.
When solvent cleaning closed areas such as fuel tanks, eliminate spark hazards, elec-
trically ground the aircraft, and fill the enclosed area with an inert gas such as argon
or nitrogen. Apply the inert gas continuously until the tank is clean and dry.
Always check the MSDS for the solvent being used for additional requirements and/or
precautions to be followed when using a particular solvent.
Special procedures may be required to dispose of used solvents.
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2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Solvent Cleaning Metal Parts
(1) Materials
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735 Any Source Preliminary and final
Grade A or B cleaning.
Acetone ASTM D-329 Any Source Preliminary and final
cleaning.
Mineral Spirits TT-T-291 Any Source Preliminary and final
I, II, or III cleaning.
Aliphatic Naptha TT-N-95 Any Source Preliminary and final
Type II cleaning.
Sealant Removal and Cut- - Locally Remove sealant.
ting Tools manufacture
Pipe Cleaners - Any Source Remove sealant in inject-
able gaps.
Bristle Brush - Any Source Clean up.
(Non-nylon, Non-metallic)
Solvent Dispensers - Any Source Dispense solvents.
(Polyethylene Squirt Bottle)
Cotton cloth - Any Source Surface cleaning.
(clean, white, lint free)
Cotton Gloves - Any Source Handle cleaned sur-
(Clean, White, Lint Free) faces.
Protective Gloves - Any Source Protect hands from
(Neoprene Rubber) chemicals.
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from chemi-
cals.
(2) Preliminary Cleaning
(a) Remove excess material (metal chips, shavings, lint, etc.) using a vacuum sweeper, clean
bristle brush, etc.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
(b) Clean area with a clean cloth dampened with cleaning solvent and immediately wipe area
dry with a clean dry cloth. Do not allow cleaning solvent to air dry as a residue will remain
on the surface.
(3) Final Cleaning
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Note: Final cleaning must be accomplished prior to applying any adhesive, or sealant.
All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried before application of any adhe-
sive or sealant. When handling cleaned surfaces, wear clean white cotton gloves
to prevent surface contamination. Surfaces shall be recleaned in the event of con-
tamination.
(a) Fold clean lint-free cloths in such a manner as to eliminate raw edges to reduce the possi-
bility of lint contaminating the surface to be cleaned.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
(b) Dampen one cloth with cleaning solvent from polyethylene squirt bottle. The cloth should
not be saturated to a point where solvent drips.
CAUTION: Extreme care is needed to clean hard to reach areas, corners, gaps, etc. A
small paint brush, pipe cleaners, or cloth wrapped around wooden or phe-
nolic tools may be used for slots, recesses, and other hard to reach areas.
Do not allow cleaning solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the sur-
face, contaminating a following process.
Note: Never pour or spray cleaning solvent on aircraft structure because it will run
back between structural layers, then run back out again after the cleaning
operations are completed, bringing contamination to surfaces previously
cleaned.
(c) Thoroughly clean small areas at a time and immediately wipe area dry with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth.
Note: If adhesive or sealant is to be applied, always clean an area wider than the
width of final product being applied.
(d) Continue cleaning process until no discoloration is noted on the drying cloth.
Note: If primer is removed during cleaning and if the exposed metal surface will be
completely covered by the sealing process, the exposed metal surface need
not be further treated.
Final cleaning must be done prior to applying adhesive or sealant. All sur-
faces shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried before application of any adhe-
sive or sealant. When handling cleaned surfaces, wear clean white cotton
gloves to prevent surface contamination. Surfaces shall be recleaned in the
event of contamination.
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B. Solvent Cleaning Composite Materials
WARNING: Isopropyl alcohol is the only cleaning agent recommended when preparing com-
posite surfaces for repair.
(1) Materials
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Cleaner DX 330 PPG Industries, Cleaning repair surfaces
Inc. before apply paint manu-
factured by PPG Indus-
tries.
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735 Any Source Preliminary and final
Grade A or B cleaning of composites
before bonding process.
Acetone ASTM D-329 Any Source Preliminary and final
cleaning.
Mineral Spirits TT-T-291 Any Source Preliminary and final
I, II, or III cleaning.
Aliphatic Naptha TT-N-95 Any Source Preliminary and final
Type II cleaning.
Sealant Removal and Cut- - Any Source Remove sealant.
ting Tools
Pipe Cleaners - Any Source Remove sealant in inject-
able gaps.
Bristle Brush - Any Source Clean up.
(non-nylon, non-metallic)
Solvent Dispensers - Any Source Dispense solvents.
(polyethylene squirt bottle)
Cotton cloth - Any Source Surface cleaning.
(clean, white, lint free)
Cotton Gloves - Any Source Handle cleaned sur-
(clean, white, lint free) faces.
Protective Gloves - Any Source Protect hands from
(neoprene rubber) chemicals.
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from chemi-
cals.
(2) Preliminary Cleaning
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WARNING: If fuel tank interior is to be cleaned, ground aircraft to suitable earthground.
Evacuate oxygen from fuel tank by filling tank with an inert gas such as
nitrogen or argon. Gas should be applied continuously until tank is clean
and dry. Laminates that come in contact with moisture must be dried before
performing composite repairs.
(a) Remove excess material (chips, shavings, lint, etc.) using a vacuum sweeper, clean bristle
brush, etc.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
CAUTION: Isopropyl 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.
(b) Clean area with a clean cloth dampened with Isopropyl alcohol and immediately wipe area
dry with a clean dry cloth. Do not allow solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the
surface.
(3) Final Cleaning
Note: Final cleaning must be accomplished prior to applying adhesive, resin, or sealant.
All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried before application of any adhe-
sive, resin, or sealant. When handling cleaned surfaces, wear clean white cotton
gloves to prevent surface contamination. Surfaces shall be recleaned in the event
of contamination.
(a) Absorb all visible moisture on the laminate using a clean, lint-free, cotton cloth.
(b) Fold clean lint-free cloths in such a manner as to eliminate raw edges to reduce the possi-
bility of lint contaminating the surface to be cleaned.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
(c) Wipe affected area with Isopropyl alcohol using a clean, lint-free, cotton cloth.
(d) Dampen one cloth with Isopropyl alcohol. The cloth should not be saturated to a point
where solvent drips.
CAUTION: Extreme care is needed to clean hard to reach areas, corners, gaps, etc. A
small paint brush, pipe cleaners, or cloth wrapped around wooden or phe-
nolic tools may be used for slots, recesses, and other hard to reach areas.
Do not allow cleaning solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the sur-
face, contaminating a following process.
Note: Never pour or spray cleaning solvent on aircraft structure because it will run
back between structural layers, then run back out again after the cleaning
operations are completed, bringing contamination to surfaces previously
cleaned.
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(e) Thoroughly clean small areas at a time and immediately wipe area dry with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth.
Note: If adhesive, resin, or sealant is to be applied, always clean an area wider
than the width of final product being applied.
(f) Continue cleaning process until no discoloration is noted on the drying cloth.
C. Cleaning Acrylic Surfaces
(1) Materials
(a) Acquire necessary tools and equipment.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735 Any Source Preliminary and final
Grade A or B cleaning.
Aliphatic Naptha TT-N-95 Any Source Preliminary and final
Type II cleaning.
Acrylic Polish and Sealant SP-PL16 LP Aero Plastics Polish exterior window
surface.
210 Plastic Cleaner And SP-210A LP Aero Plastics Polish interior window
Polish surface.
Bristle Brush - Any Source Clean up.
(non-nylon, non-metallic)
Solvent Dispensers - Any Source Dispense solvents.
(polyethylene squirt bottle)
Cotton cloth - Any Source Surface cleaning.
(clean, white, lint free)
Cotton Gloves - Any Source Handle cleaned sur-
(clean, white, lint Free) faces.
Protective Gloves - Any Source Protect hands from
(neoprene rubber) chemicals.
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from chemi-
cals.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvent other than aliphatic naphtha or Isopropyl alcohol to
clean acrylic parts, as crazing may occur. Isopropyl alcohol can also craze acrylic
if instructions are not carefully followed.
If sealant is to be applied, use cleaning solvent only on portions of acrylic parts
necessary to facilitate a proper sealing procedure.
(2) Cleaning
(a) Clean acrylic parts (interior surface of windshield which is to be sealed) with aliphatic
naphtha or Isopropyl alcohol.
Note: If sealant is to be applied, acrylic surfaces must be completely dry, without
contaminants, prior to sealing.
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1 Fold clean lint-free cloths in such a manner as to eliminate raw edges to reduce the
possibility of lint contaminating the surface to be cleaned.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and
eye protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation
and/or fresh air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
2 Dampen one cloth with cleaning solvent from polyethylene squirt bottle. The cloth
should not be saturated to a point where solvent drips.
Note: Never pour or spray cleaning solvent on aircraft structure because it
will run back between structural layers, then run back out again after
the cleaning operations are completed, bringing contamination to sur-
faces previously cleaned.
3 Thoroughly clean small areas at a time. Wipe area dry with a clean, dry, lint-free
cloth. Do not allow solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the surface, contam-
inating a following process.
CAUTION: After thoroughly cleaning surfaces to be sealed, personnel should
wear clean white gloves to prevent contaminating the surfaces to be
sealed. If contamination occurs, surfaces shall be recleaned.
Note: If sealant is to be applied, always clean an area wider than the width
of finally applied sealant.
4 Continue cleaning until no discoloration is evident on the drying cloth.
D. Cleaning Painted or Primed Surfaces for Decal Application
(1) Materials
(a) Acquire necessary tools and equipment.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Denatured Alcohol O-E-760 Any Source Preliminary and final
Type III cleaning.
Solvent Dispensers - Any Source Dispense solvents.
(polyethylene squirt
bottle)
Cotton cloth - Any Source Surface cleaning.
(clean, white, lint
free)
Cotton Gloves - Any Source Handle cleaned sur-
(clean, white, lint faces.
free)
Protective Gloves - Any Source Protect hands from
(neoprene rubber) chemicals.
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from
chemicals.
(2) Cleaning
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(a) Use denatured alcohol to thoroughly clean painted or primed surface free of oil, grease,
dirt, etc.
1 Fold clean lint-free cloths in such a manner as to eliminate raw edges to reduce the
possibility of lint contaminating the surface to be cleaned.
WARNING: Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and
eye protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation
and/or fresh air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
2 Dampen one cloth with cleaning solvent from polyethylene squirt bottle. The cloth
should not be saturated to a point where solvent drips.
Note: Never pour or spray cleaning solvent on aircraft structure because it
will run back between structural layers, then run back out again after
the cleaning operations are completed, bringing contamination to sur-
faces previously cleaned.
3 Thoroughly clean small areas at a time. Wipe area dry with a clean, dry, lint-free
cloth. Do not allow solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the surface, contam-
inating a following process.
CAUTION: After thoroughly cleaning surfaces to be sealed, personnel should
wear clean white gloves to prevent contaminating the surfaces to be
sealed. If contamination occurs, surfaces shall be recleaned.
4 Continue cleaning until no discoloration is evident on the drying cloth.
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