2010 Manufacturers
Cleaning & Maintenance
Specifications
Commercial Aviation
Upholstery Leather
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I |
Purpose<= o:p> |
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II |
List of
Restricted Chemicals |
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III |
Recommen=
dations
for Care |
5 |
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IV |
Instruct=
ions
For Cleaning Leather Dress Covers – On Aircraft |
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V |
Recommen=
ded
Cleaning Intervals |
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VI |
Leather =
Dress
Cover Refurbishment & Repair |
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VIII |
Leather =
Dress
Cover Storage |
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IX |
Informat=
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for Consultation |
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SECTION I<=
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1.0 =
Purpose
1.1 =
Proper
care of leather, including cleaning and maintenance, is imperative to the l=
ong
life of a dress cover. Several commercial airlines (internal or contracted
cleaning crews) are unknowingly using a multitude of damaging chemicals on =
or
around their seats / seat covers.
This specification is to serve as a guideline to assist in the care =
and
maintenance of commercial aviation leather dress covers.
SECTION II=
2.0 =
List
of Restricted Chemicals
2.1 =
Some
chemical groups can melt into the finish system and/or cause damage leading=
to
tacky feeling leather and / or color transfer:
2.1.1 Solvents
or petroleum based solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl keytone
(MEK), mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, and iso=
propyl
alcohol.
2.1.2 Organic
solvent groups, such as esters, ethers, keytones,
amines, nitrated, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
2.1.3 High
alkaline cleaners (pH of 9 or more) or acid based products (pH of 5 or less)
such as most heavy-duty degreasers, products containing bleach, ammoniated
cleaners, d’limonene based products, bath=
room
cleaners containing acids, terpines or most par=
ts
washer fluids.
2.1.4 Dry
cleaning and steam cleaning can do the following to your finish system: a.)
Premature cracking b.) Change the “hand” or feel of your leather
c.) Discoloration d.) Adverse
effects on flammability e.) Delamination=
2.1.5 “Oil”
type soaps can leave behind tacky residue causing increased staining, chemi=
cal
build-up and soil adherence. =
These
types can also harm finish of dress cover if left on leather.
SECTION II=
I
3.0 =
Recommendations
for Care
3.1 =
Always
pretest your products in a hidden and unhidden area before widespread use. =
3.2 =
Use
Perrone’s Deep Cleaner (# DC-332, #DC-232=
or
#DC-132) to remove soil build-up on leather dress covers. Spray liberal amount of product (a=
pprox.
1.5-2 oz. per Tourist Class dress cover) onto a clean, genuine horsehair br=
ush,
gently agitating soiled areas, panel by panel. Remove any excess build-up of
chemical and soiling with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3.3 =
Dispense
Perrone’s Leather Conditioner (#CN-116 or
#CN-216) (approx. 1.5-2 oz. per Tourist Class dress cover) onto a clean,
lint-free rag or cloth and wipe down covers, panel by panel. Lightly remove=
any
excess buildup of chemical on dress cover. Allow to air dry.
NOTE
3.4 =
If
you are unsure of the products currently being used, Perrone will be happy =
to
test them for you. Submit sam=
ples
of your current formula(s) with MSDS to Perrone’=
s
QC department.
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4.0 Instruction for Cleaning Leather
Dress Covers- ON AIRCRAFT
4.1 =
As
some surfaces are inherently sensitive to cleaning products, always pre-test
your products on both a hidden and unhidden area before widespread use on
leather.
4.2 =
Apply
liberal amount of cleaning solution (approx. 1.5-2 oz. per PAX) onto a
horsehair brush and gently agitate soiled area, panel by panel. Do not spray product directly on t=
he
leather. Wipe excess cleaning
solution and soil off with clean rag, towel or cloth.
4.3 =
Use
all products in a manner that is consistent with product specification shee=
ts
and product packaging.
Important Note:
4.4 =
Use
Perrone Aerospace cleaning and conditioning prod=
ucts
on finished leather surfaces only.
It is not recommended to use cleaning solutions or conditioners on
unfinished leather products such as naked, suede or nu=
buck
leathers.
If your current cleaning work
instruction differs from this specification, you may submit a copy of your =
work
instruction to Perrone for review and consultation.
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5.0 =
Recommended
Cleaning Intervals
5.1 =
On
Aircraft
5.1.1 It
is recommended for you to clean and condition your commercial dress covers =
(1)
time per month, every 200-flight hours or more often as soiling and general
conditions dictate.
5.2 =
Off
Aircraft
5.2.1 It
is recommended that when your seat and/or seat covers are removed from airc=
raft
that they are thoroughly inspected, cleaned and conditioned. Perrone recomm=
ends
that your internal cleaning staff, maintenance staff or an outside contract=
or
that also offers repair options conduct this work.
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6.0 Dress Cover Refurbishment &
Repair Intervals
6.1 =
Leather
dress covers are to be removed from the seat frame at year’s 2, 4 and=
6
from date of manufacture and be refurbished and/or repaired tp
maximize service life. This
schedule can also be modified to coincide with an airline’s heavy
maintenance schedule based on aircraft model maintenance requirements.
SECTION VI=
I
7.0 =
Leather
Dress Cover Storage
7.1 =
The
idea environmental condition for storing leather is 70 degrees F at 50%
relative humidity. Avoid
temperatures less than 32 degrees F and above 85 degrees F. Hot and/or humid
temperatures can affect the integrity of leather and possibly cause mold and
mildew.
7.2 =
Do
not store leather in cartons or plastic.&n=
bsp;
The ideal way to store leather in hide form is on a horse with finis=
hed
sides facing each other. For
leather that is in cut or assembled in part form, do not stack or fold. We recommend single racks for stor=
age of
these parts.
7.3 =
Avoid
exposing leather to direct sunlight and air containing reactive chemical fu=
mes.
7.4 =
For
specific questions regarding the storage of leather, contact Perrone Aerosp=
ace
at (800) 871-5847.
SECTION VI=
II
8.0 =
Information
for Consultation
8.1 =
For
additional information about the cleaning, maintenance or restoration of yo=
ur
commercial dress covers, contact:
Perrone
Aerospace
182 Riverside Drive
Fultonville, NY 12072
US: (800) 871-5847 ext. 170
Fax: (518) 853-4333
Outside US: 001.518.853.4300
Kevin T. Shea
Chemical Sales & Maintenance Director=