section
VIII
Handling,
Serv
and
Maint
CLEANING
EXTERIOR PAINTED SURFACES
NOTE
BEECHCRAFT
Duchess
16
Acrylic urethane paint finishes are fully cured at
the time
of
delivery.
Because wax seals the paint from the outside air, a new
acrylic urethane or lacquer paint job should not
be
waxed
for a period
of
90 days to allow the paint to cure. Wash
uncured painted surfaces with only cold
or
lukewarm (never
hot) water
and
a mild non-detergent soap.
Any
rubbing of
the painted surface should
be
done gently and held to a
minimum.
CAUTION
When washing the airplane with mild soap and
water,
use
special care to avoid washing away
grease
from
any lubricated area. After washing
with
solvent
in the wheel well areas, lubricate all
lubrication points. Premature wear of lubricated
surfaces may result if the above precautions are
not taken.
Prior
to
cleaning, cover the wheels, making certain the brake
discs are covered. Attach the pitot cover securely, and plug
or
mask off all other openings. Be particularly careful to mask
off all static air buttons before washing or waxing.
8-26
April
1979
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