Cessna 172K - Page 33

(3) Install a
surface control
lock over
the
fin and
rudder.
(4)
Install a
pitot
tube cover.
WINDSHIELD
-
WINDOWS.
The
plastic
windshield and windows
should
be cleaned
with an
aircraft
windshield
cleaner.
Apply
the
cleaner
sparingly
with
soft
cloths,
and rub
with
moderate
pressure
until
all
dirt,
oil scum
and
bug stains are
re-
moved.
Allow the
cleaner
to
dry,
then
wipe
it
off with
soft flannel cloths.
If a
windshield
cleaner
is
not
available,
the
plastic
can be
cleaned
with
soft cloths
moistened with Stoddard solvent to
remove oil and
grease.
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NOTE
Never use
gasoline,
benzine,
alcohol,
acetone, carbon
tetrachloride,
fire
extinguisher
or
anti-ice
fluid, lacquer
thinner
or glass
cleaner to clean
the
plastic.
These
ma-
terials will
attack
the
plastic
and
may
cause it
to
craze.
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
clean-
ing 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.
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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 15
days
are required for the
paint
to
cure
com-
pletely; in
most
cases,
the
curing
period
will
have
been completed
prior
o
o o
o o
o
to
delivery
of the airplane.
In
the event
that
polishing
or
buffing
is
re-
co
co
ce ce
quired
within
the curing
period,
it is recommended
that
the work be
done
by
someone experienced
in
handling
uncured
paint.
Any
Cessna Dealer
(SGNflOd) LHDIGIM
GVO'I
can
accomplish this
work.
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