MCC/ALL/00-00/003/2020 ] ISSUE DATE: May-29,2020 Ethiopiart | SAO te AIRLINES TEV Fo 00 weer MAINTENANCE SERVICE |” tees LETTER Page 1 of 4 NOTE: THIS MSL MAY BE POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARDS SO AS TO NOTIFY ALL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. & FLIGHT CREWS SUBJECT: AVOID WRONG AND UNAPPROVED DISINFECTANT APPLICATION IN FLIGHT DECK REFERENCE: /A/ World Health Organization-WHO-2019-NcOV-Guidance 78/ Boeing Multi Operator Message- MOM-MOM-20-0053-018 (R5) EFFECTIVITY: ALL BACKGROUND: Recently, one of the Ethiopian B737F Aircrafts encountered a panel (in flight deck) burn from inside due to liquid/disinfectant intrusion suspect. Both unapproved disinfectant application and improper application of approved ones would cause a safety issue. Hence, this MSL is intended to create awareness among maintenance personnel and flight crews on actions that should be taken on how and what disinfectant to be applied in flight deck as a precautionary measure for COVID-19. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS; Flight Deck Disinfection 1. Avoid use of Sani-Cide EX3 in the Flight Deck. Boeing has performed limited testing of Sani-Cide EX3 following the manufacturer's instructions. The results of this testing indicate that application of Sani-Cide EX3 in the flight deck could cause potential in-flight safety issues (see pictures). at Least 70% Concentration to Disinfect Parts and Surfaces in the Flight Deck. 2.1 Give Special Attention to the Quantity of Disinfectant Agent Applied to Surfaces in the Flight Deck to Avoid Pooling or Running of Liquid on Any Surface. Boeing's tests indicate that application of any disinfectant in the flight deck in a manner that results in pooling or running of liquid on any surface could cause potential in-flight safety issues. 2.2 Information provided by suppliers indicates that Isopropyl Alcohol pre-moistened wipes or claths moistened with Isopropyl Alcohol of at least 70% may be used to disinfect many of the parts and surfaces in the flight deck. However, note that not all parts are compatible with Isopropyl Alcohol of at least 70%. Some suppliers of parts used in the flight deck have indicated that there may be undesired effects fggm repeated and PREPARED BY: Geta 2. ee eee ET ya les) 20 DATE: 29-May-2020 CHECKED BY: Tadesse 3. | 2. Use Isopropyl Alcohol Pre-moistened Wipes or Cloths Moistened with Isopropyl Alcohol of }MCC/ALL/00-00/003/2020 19SUE DATE: _May=29,2070 raen. ¥. os x SAtoRrs ors. ai curation | ee Technical managers 2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE |*” ™* | Page 2 of 4 REV, NO? 00 NOTE: THIS VSL MAY BE POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARDS SO AS TO NOTIFY ALL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. & FLIGHT CREWS frequent usage of Isopropyl Alcohol on their parts. Boeing is actively working with all flight deck suppliers to create a list of locations where the effects of usage of Isopropy! Alcohol or other disinfectants is considered problematic. 2.3 The cloth must not be over-saturated in a manner that would allow the Isopropy! Alcohol solution to drip into crevices or drip or soak into porous surfaces. 2.4 Isopropyl Alcohol is highly flammable. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Isopropyl Alcohol must be kept away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Boeing recommends that all systems should be unpowered during Isopropy! Alcohol application. Precautions should be taken to collar appropriate circuit breakers to avoid unintentional re-application of power. Because Isopropy! Alcohol at concentrations of 70% or greater may be harmful if inhaled, any area wi cleaned must be weil ventilated. isbeing | 2.5 Please note that flight deck crew oxygen masks should be cleaned in accordance with | the procedures in Boeing document D6-83138. For guidance on disinfecting seats, please refer to the supplier Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs). For displays (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) and Heads Up Displays (HUDs)), sun visors, translucent sunshades, and control heads with LCD inserts (such as Flight | i Management Computers (FMCs) and Tuning and Control panels), only use chemicals approved by the equipment manufacturer. | 2.6 For cleaning flight deck windshields, Isopropy| Alcohol of 50% concentration may be used. Apply the cleaning solution using wipes, taking care not to allow the solution to contact the edge seals and apply in a manner that avoids pooling of liquid or extended exposure. Please refer to the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual tasks for further information, 2.7 For disinfecting flight deck windows, Boeing has limited test data using Calla 1452 and | Isopropyl Alcohol of 70% concentration. Boeing does not recommend the use of 70% | Isopropyl Alcohol on flight deck windows for disinfection. Isopropyl Alcohol of 70% | | concentration will affect visibility on acrylic flight deck windows. Calla 1452 maybe —_| used to disinfect flight deck windows. However, the long-term effect of the disinfection | process is unknown at this time. As a starting point, Boeing suggests such inspection | after every ten applications of chemicals or five operating days, whichever is greater. | | PREPARED BY: Getu @ BPROVED ‘TITLE: PRODUCTION ENGINEER DATE: 29-May-2020 CHECKED BY: Tadesse S.MCC/ALL/00-00/003/2020 ISSUE DATE: May-29,2020 Ethiopian | SAE SRS | i ee MAINTENANCE SERVICE |*” ** ieee LETTER Page 3 of 4 “NOTE: THs WSL WAY BE POS AIRLINES REV. NO: 60 ARDS 'O.NO ALL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, & FLIGHT ON BULLETIN| After Performing Cleaning or Disinfection in the Flight Deck, Flight Crews Verify Th Switches Are in the Proper Po Before Powering Up the Aircraft. It is Important that flight ¢ is a high probability that switch settings may be disturbed during the cleaning/disinfection process. Crews should make extra efforts to verify correct switch positions prior to powering up the aircraft. 4. Flight crew may be cleaning their workspace with disinfectant wipes (other than Isopropyi_ | Alcohol wipes). There are different chemicals in the various disinfectant wipes, such chlorine solutions or ethyl alcohol (ethanol), which can be potentially detrimental to th | aircra ior materials. Ethyl alcohol poses a potential risk of crazing on windows anc | damage to thermoplastic materials. If the disinfectant wipes have not been tested against | | the requirements in the Boeing chemical compatibility documents, Boeing does not ‘ommend the use of them in the aircraft. 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