Beechcraft Baron 58 - Page 284

Section VIII
Handling
6
Serv - Maint
BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Serial TH 773 and After
CAUTION
finishes require a curing period of approxi-
mately 90 days; Acrylic urethane, polyester
urethane, and epoxy finishes undergo a curing
process for a period of 30 days after application.
Wash uncured painted surfaces with a mild
non-detergent soap (MILD detergents can be
used on
urethane finishes) and cold or luke-
warm water only. Use soft cloths, keeping them
free of dirt and grime. Any rubbing of the
surface should be done gently and held to a
minimum to avoid damaging the paint film.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Stubborn oil
or soot deposits may be removed
with auto-
motive tar removers.
Prior to cleaning, cover
the wheels, making certain the
brake discs are covered. Attach the pitot cover securely, and
plug or mask offal! other openings. Be particularly careful
to mask off all static air buttons before washing or waxing.
Use special care to avoid removing lubricant from lu-
bricated areas.
When using high-pressure washing equipment, keep the
spray or
stream clear of wheel bearings, propeller hub
bearings, etc.. and openings such as pitot tubes, static air
buttons, and battery and avionics equipment cooling ducts,
which should be securely covered or masked off. Avoid
directing high-pressure sprays toward the fuselage, wings,
and empennage from the rear, where moisture and
chemicals might more easily enter the structure, causing
corrosion damage to structural members and moving parts.
Hand
washing may be accomplished byflushing away loose
dirt with clean water, then washing with a mild soap and
water, using soft cleaning cloths or a chamois. Avoid harsh,
abrasive, or alkaline soaps or detergents which could cause
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Revised: March 1983