should  be  returned  to  local  work  centers  for cleaning or replacement. 2. Remove ejection seats according to the applicable  MIM. 3. Remove the CADs, rockets, and inertia reels from the seats. Cap all gas lines and ports. Then, wipe down these components with fresh water. 4.  Rinse  the  seat  thoroughly  with  fresh water. Continue washing while directing the water into  crevices  and  close  fitting  parts  until  the contaminants are removed. 5.  Blow  as  much  water  as  possible  from equipment with low pressure, clean, dry air. 6. Dry excess water deposits with a clean cloth, clean paper towels, or remnant cloths. 7. Apply the water displacing preservative MIL-C-81309,  Type  II,  by  spray  or  brush  to critical metal surfaces and to recess areas that may not  be  completely  dry.  Water  displacing  pre- servative  protects  equipment  during  necessary inspection or inquiry, and during transfer to the repair custodian. 8. Wash all survival gear and pilot safety equipment  with  fresh  water  and  dry  thoroughly. You   should   refer   to   NAVAIR   13-l-6-X   for detailed preservation procedures. Lubricate and control  corrosion  in  accordance  with  maintenance requirements cards. 9.  You  should  comply  with  all  special inspection  requirements  before  reinstallation. Reassemble ejection seats in accordance with the MIMs. 10. If necessary, send the ejection seat to the next higher level of maintenance. 11.  Aircraft-mounted  escape  system  com- ponents  (mechanically  activated  CADs)  should  be wiped  with  fresh  water,  a  cloth,  and  dried.  If external   contamination   is   suspected,   these components should be removed and replaced. CORROSION  CONTROL The  existing  MIMs  and  MRCs  for  most ejection seat systems do not provide sufficient or explicit  instruction  for  corrosion  control  and lubrication.  The   Aircraft  Weapons  System Cleaning   and   Corrosion   Control   Manual, NA 01-lA-509, and COMNAVAIRPAC/COM- NAVAIRLANT  INSTRUCTION  4750.2  (series) contain more information on corrosion control. These publications should be on your required reading list. The Aviation Maintenance Ratings (AMR)  Fundamentals,  NAVEDTRA  10342-3, and  Aviation   Maintenance   Ratings   (AMR) Supervisor, NAVEDTRA 10343-A1, also contain information  regarding  corrosion  control.  If needed,  commands  may  develop  local  MRCs  or local  maintenance  instructions  to  help  eliminate corrosion of ejection seats. The following general information pertains to most  ejection  seats.  Steps  must  be  taken  to prevent   corrosion   before   it   occurs.   Correct procedures for repair of components and systems after corrosion has been treated must be used to ensure   that   corrosion   does   not   return.   The performance of the 210- and 364-day inspections, the 7-day inspections while at sea, and the 14-day inspections  while  ashore  should  be  conducted according to the applicable MIMs and MRCs. Preventive  maintenance  on  seat  components, including procedures for cleaning and lubrication, is discussed in the following paragraphs. Seat  Structure  and  Components Command  philosophy  varies  regarding  the painted parts of a seat structure. Some squadrons strip  and  paint  at  each  210-  and  364-day inspection. Some leave the original anodized finish unpainted. Some touch-up chipped paint. Some do nothing. Each of these philosophies has some merit  depending  upon  local  conditions.  The  seat bucket  and  beam  structure  should  be  wiped  with VV-L-800 general-purpose oil. You should allow the oil to soak into crevices, around rivets, and then wipe dry. Clean metal components with P-D-680, Type II, dry-cleaning solvent, and then inspect them for surface damage and corrosion. Do not attempt to  remove  light  corrosion  or  discoloration  of  the cadmium-plated  parts.  Parts  showing  rust  or pitting of the base metal or more than one area of  plating  loss  should  be  replaced.  Remove  light corrosion, except for cadmium plated parts, by using a fine Scotchbrite abrasive mat or 500/600 aluminum  oxide  abrasive  cloth.  Lubricate  moving parts, such as springs, linkage, and pivot areas, with  MIL-G-81322  general-purpose  grease. Lubricate  firing  pins  and  rollers  with  VV-L-800 oil. When using VV-L-800 oil, you should apply it  with  a  clean,  lint-free  cloth  such  as  MIL- C-85043. Indiscriminate  use  of  paint,  preservatives,  or other materials that dry and buildup following application  can  prevent  or  restrict  proper  motion of movable parts. These materials must only be used  where  specified  on  nonmoving  parts.  Paint touch-ups of seats installed on the aircraft should be done with a brush. 6-72