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TM 55-1520-228-BD
WARNING DATA
Personnel performing operations, procedures, and practices which are included or
implied in this technical manual shall observe the general following warnings.
Disregard of these warnings can cause serious injury or death.
WARNINGS
FLIGHT SAFETY
The standards contained herein allow aircraft to be flown with battle damage
substantially in excess of peacetime limits. Under no circumstances shall this
manual be used entirely or in part for peacetime maintenance of the aircraft.
Assessment of aircraft battle damage requires extreme care and diligence and strict
adherence to the instructions and standards contained in this manual. If at any
stage of damage assessment the assessor believes that oversights or errors have
been made, the assessment shall be stopped at that point and repeated from the
beginning.
Under no circumstances shall the requirements of this manual be waived
or circumvented without the express approval of the commander or his designated
representative.
EXPLOSIVES
Battle damaged areas should be inspected for unexploded ordnance before attempting
repairs. Disposal of unexploded ordnance should be accomplished by qualified
personnel.
ARMAMENT
Loaded weapons or weapons being loaded or unloaded shall be pointed in a direction
which offers the least exposure to personnel or property in the event of accidental
firing.
Personnel shall remain clear of hazardous area.
CLEANING SOLVENTS
Cleaning solvents may be flammable and toxic. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Avoid inhalation of vapor and skin contact. Do not use solvents near open flame or
in areas where very high temperatures prevail. Solvent flash point must not be less
than 100°F.
COMPRESSED AIR
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear eye protection. Do not exceed 30 psig
air pressure.
ELECTROLYTE
Battery Electrolyte (Potassium Hydroxide) is corrosive. Wear rubber gloves, apron,
and face shield when handling leaking batteries. If potassium hydroxide is spilled
on clothing or other material, wash immediately with clean water. If spilled on
personnel, immediately start flushing the affected area with clean water. Continue
washing until medical assistance arrives.
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