Cessna 152 - Page 151

CESSNA
MODEL
152
SECTIONS
HANDLING,
SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
Follow
by
carefully
washing
with
a mild.
detergent
and
plenty
of
water.
Rinse
thoroughly,
then
dry
with
a
clean
moist
chamois.
Do
not
rub
the
plastic
with
a
dry
cloth
since
this
builds
up
an
electrostatic
charge
which
attracts
dust.
Waxing
with
a
good
commercial
wax
will
finish
the
cleaning
job. A
thin,
even
coat
of
wax,
polished
out
by
hand
with
clean
soft
flannel
cloths,
will
fill
in
minor
scratches
and
help
prevent
further
scratching.
Do
not
use
a
canvas
cover
on
the
windshield
unless
freezing
rain
or
sleet
is
anticipated
since
the
cover
may
scratch
the
plastic
surface.
PAINTED
SURFACES
The
painted
exterior
surfaces
of
your
new
Cessna
have
a
durable,
long
lasting
finish
and,
under
normal
conditions,
require
no
polishing
or
buffing.
Approximately
10
days
are
required
for
the
paint
to
cure
com-
pletely;
in
most
cases,
the
curing
period
will
have
been
completed
prior
to
delivery
of
the
airplane.
In
the
event
that
polishing
or
buffing
is
required
within
the
curing
period,
it
is
recommended
that
the
work
be
done
by
someone
experienced
in
handling
uncured
paint.
Any
Cessna
Dealer
can
accomplish
this
work.
Generally,
the
painted
surfaces
can
be
kept
bright
by
washing
with
water
and
mild
soap,
followed
by
a
rinse
with
water
and
drying
with
cloths
or
a
chamois.
Harsh
or
abrasive
soaps
or
detergents
which
cause
corrosion
or
scratches
should
never
be
used.
Remove
stubborn
oil
and
grease
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
Stoddard
solvent.
Waxing
is
unnecessary
to
keep
the
painted
surfaces
bright.
However,
if
desired,
the
airplane
may
be
waxed
with
a
good
automotive
wax.
A
heavier
coating
of
wax
on
the
leading
edges
of
the
wings
and
tail
and
on
the
engine
nose
cap
and
propeller
spinner
will
help
reduce
the
abrasion
encountered
in
these
areas.
When
the
airplane
is
parked
outside
in
cold
climates
and
it
is
necessary
to
remove
ice
before
flight,
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
painted
surfaces
during
ice
removal
with
chemical
liquids.
Isopropyl
alcohol
will
satisfactorily
remove
ice
accumulations
without
damaging
the
paint.
While
applying
the
de-icing
solution,
keep
it
away
from
the
windshield
and
cabin
windows
since
the
alcohol
will
attack
the
plastic
and
may
cause
it
to
craze.
PROPELLER CARE
Preflight
inspection
of
propeller
blades
for
nicks,
and
wiping
them
occasionally
with
an
oily
cloth
to
clean
off
grass
and
bug
stains
will
assure
long,
trouble-free
service.
Small
nicks
on
the
propeller,
particularly
near
the
tips
and
on
the
leading
edges,
should
be
dressed
out
as
soon
as
possible
1
July
1978
8-13