## MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM CLEANING AND DRYING 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

• Cleaning fabric items with dishwashing compound 

• Rinsing parachute assembly immersed in salt water 

• Rinsing parachute assembly immersed in fresh water 

• Drying fabric items 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Tools 

Brush, Scrub, Household (Item 4, WP 0063 00) File, Flat, 1-IN. (Item 15, WP 0063 00) 

## Materials/Parts 

Cloth, Abrasive (Item 6, WP 0076 00) Dishwashing Compound (Item 14, WP 0076 00) Rag, Wiping (Item 30, WP 0076 00) Cleaner, Industrial (Item 50, WP 0076 00) 

Due to flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents other than EVERBLUM GOLD   (industrial cleaner) will not be used in the spot-cleaning or airdrop equipment. EVERBLUM GOLD   will only be used in areas where substantial ventilation is available. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the solvent vapors can be detrimental to human health. In addition, avoid prolonged or repeated contact of the solvent fluid with areas of the skin. EVERBLUM GOLD   must not be taken internally. 

If during the cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the item will be evacuated to the intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to the nature of the substance and item disposition. If the substance cannot be identified or if normal repair procedures will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage, the applicable item will be condemned. 

## WARNING 

## CAUTION 

## Equipment Condition 

Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface. 

## Personnel Required 

92R(10) Parachute Rigger 

