Cessna 172P - Cleaning and Care; Windshield-Windows 8; Painted Surfaces

CESSNA
MODEL 1?2P
SECTION
8
ÍIANDLING, SERVICING
&
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
AND
CARE
]
WINDSHIELD.WINDOWS
The
plastic
windshield
a,ndrpindowe
ghouldbe
cleanedwith an
aircraft
windshield cleaner.
Apply
the
claaner sparingly wlth
soft clothe,
andrub
with moderate
pressure
untll
all dirt,
oil ecum and
bug sta,ins are removed.
Allow the oleaner to
dry, then
wipe it
off
with
soft
flnnnel
clothg.
If
a
windehield
cleaner is
not avail¡ble,
the
plastic
cen
be cleaned
with
soft cloths moistened with
Stoddard
eolvent to remove
oil and
grease.
NOTE
Nevor use
gosoline,
bsnzine, alcohol,
e,cston€,
fÍre extin-
gutsher
or
antl-ioe tluid,
lacquer thinner
or
glass
cleaner
to clea,n
the
plostic.
these materials
wlU attack
the
plastic
and may
aaüse
it
to craze.
Follow by oaretully
washing with a mild detergent and
plenty
of water.
Rinse thoroughly,
then dry with a clean moist ohemois.
Ilb not
rub
the
plastic
with
a diy olotlr slnoe tbie builde up
an
eleotrogtotia
charge whioh
attracts dust. \f,iaxing
with
a
good
cornm
ero͡I wax will llnish
the cleantng
job.
A
thln, even coat of
wax,
poliehed
out by
h¡nd wlth
olean
soft fla,nnel
cloths,
will fill ln minor
eoratcbes end help
prevent
furtJrer soratobing.
Do not uao & ca¡rva,s cover on
the windshield unless
freezing rain or
sleet is antioipated
since
tbe
oover
may scratch the
plastic
eurface.
PAINTED SURFACES
The
painted
exterior surfaces of
your
new Ceesna
have a durable, long
lasting flnieh and, under nomal condltions,
require no
polishing
or
buffing.
Approximately 10 days are required
for the
paint
to cure com-
pletely;
in moat
cases,
the curing
period
wlll have been
completed
prlor
to
delivery of
the airplane.
In the event
that
poliehing
or buffing is
required
within the
ouring
period,
lt is
recommended that the work be
done
by
someone experienoed
in handling unoured
paint.
Any Cesena
Dealer can
accomplish thie work.
Generally,
the
painted
surfaces can be kept bright by washing with
rrater and mild soap, followed by a rinse with water and dryiug with cloths
or a ohamols.
Harsh or abrasive soaps or detergents whicb cauee corrosion
or scratches should
irever
be used. Remove stubbom oil and
gtease
with a
cloth
moistened with
Stoddard
solvent.
Waxing is unn€o€ssa,ry
to
keep the
painted
surfaces
bright.
However, if
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