Beechcraft Bonanza E33 - Page 211

BEECHCRAFT
Debonair C33
Bonanza E33 and F33
Section VIII
Handling, Serv- Maint
Prior to cleaning, cover the wheels. making certain the
brake discs are covered. Attach the pitot cover securely, and
plug or mask oft all other openings. Be panicularly careful
to mask oft 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 1
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
highcpressure sprays toward the fuselage, wings,
and empennage from the rear, where molsture and
chemicals
might more easily enter the structure, causing
corrosion damage to
structural members and moving pans.
Hand washing may be accomplished by
flushing 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
corrosion
or scratches. Thorough clear-water rinsing pre-
vents buildup of cleaning agent residue, which can dull the
paint's appearance. To remove oily residue or exhaust soot,
use a
cloth dampened with an a utomotive tar remover. Wax
or polish the affected area, if necessary.
There is some variation
in the procedures required for
proper care of the several types of exterior paint. During the
curing period,
do not make prolonged flights in heavy rain or
sleet, and avoid all operating conditions which might cause
abrasion or premature
finish deterioration. Alkyd enamel,
lacquer,
and dope finishes must be polished and waxed
periodically to maintain luster, and to assure protection
from the weather. Acrylic enamel should be waxed. and
may be polished,
if desired. Acrylic urethane may be waxed
Revised:
March 1983
8-lOA