TM 1-1520-265-23Table 1-5. Penetrant Procedure-Portable or Field Application(Type I, Method C)TaskDescriptiona. Preparation of Part:Refer to Preparation of Part or Area for NDI, paragraph 1.4.4.b. Precleaning Procedure:Refer to TM 1-1500-344-23.c. Penetrant Application:Apply penetrant either by brushing or spraying. In a confinedarea, apply with brush to prevent overspray.d. Penetrant Dwell:Allow a minimum of 30 minutes penetrant dwell time. In tem-perature below 16°C (60°F), refer to Nondestructive In-spection. Methods manual listed in Table 1-1 for dwell timecompensations.e. Penetrant Removal:Wipe dry with a dry, lint-free cloth. Wipe down with a solvent-moistening cloth. Check area to be inspected with blacklight to be sure all surface penetrant has been removed be-fore applying developer. Do not spray cleaner directly ontopart.f. Developer Application:Spray a light film of developer over area to be inspected.g. Inspect:Perform inspection under black light. Observe any obviousbleed-out as developer dries. Complete inspection afterdeveloper dwell time is complete.h. Materials:Type I, Method C, Level 3 or 4, Solvent - Removable Fluores-cent Dye Penetrant (Refer to Table 1-8).1-24
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