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Protective equipment for paint stripper

Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) practice question 25 of 31 on Cleaning and Corrosion Control. ACS element AM.I.G.R6 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Aviation Mechanic General (AMG) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONBecause paint stripper is toxic and harmful to skin and eyes, which protective equipment does the handbook direct a mechanic to wear when applying it?

  1. AA dust mask, cotton gloves, and safety glasses with side shields
  2. BA respirator, leather gloves, and a face shield approved for welding
  3. CRubber gloves, an acid-repellent apron, and goggle-type eyeglasses
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Rubber gloves, an acid-repellent apron, and goggle-type eyeglasses

  • A — incorrect Cotton gloves and a dust mask give no protection against a liquid chemical stripper; the handbook specifies rubber gloves, an acid-repellent apron, and goggles.
  • B — incorrect The handbook's list for paint stripper is rubber gloves, an acid-repellent apron, and goggle-type eyeglasses; leather gloves and welding face shields are not specified.
  • C — correct The handbook states that paint stripper is toxic and harmful to skin and eyes, and therefore directs wearing rubber gloves, aprons of acid repellent material, and goggle type eyeglasses.

BACKGROUND

Paint removal is part of corrosion treatment, and the handbook attaches several precautions to it. Chemical stripping of large areas is done outside where practicable, preferably in shade, with adequate ventilation if done indoors. Synthetic rubber, tires, fabric, and acrylics are protected from contact, openings into the aircraft interior are masked, and care is taken around seam sealants that stripper can soften. Because paint stripper is toxic and contains ingredients harmful to both skin and eyes, the mechanic wears rubber gloves, an apron of acid repellent material, and goggle type eyeglasses. Rubber gloves and goggles are similarly required for phenolic solvent emulsion cleaners and phosphoric-citric acid cleaners.

STUDY TIP

Personal protective equipment questions usually come straight from a list in the handbook; memorize the three items for paint stripper.

KEY POINTS

  • Paint stripper is toxic and harmful to skin and eyes
  • Wear rubber gloves, an acid-repellent apron, and goggle-type eyeglasses
  • Strip outdoors in shade when practical, or with adequate ventilation indoors

SOURCES

  • FAA-H-8083-30B ch08 "Surface Cleaning and Paint Removal"
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