Cessna 172P - Propeller Care; Engine Care; Interior Care

SECTION
8
HANDLING,
SERVICING
& MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL 172P
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
ca,p
and
propeller
spinnor
will
help
reduce
the abrasion
encountãred
in these
&reas.
cabln
wlndows
sinoe the
alcohol
will attack
the
plastic
and
may cause itto
cta,ze.
PROPELLËR
CARE
Preflight inspection
of
propeller
blades for nicks,
and wiping them
occasionally
with
an
oily clothto clean
off
grass
and bug
stains will assure
long,
trouble-free
servico.
Small nioks
on the
propelter,
particularly
near
the
tips and on the
leading
edges, should
be dressed out
as
soon
as
possible
since these
nicks
produce
stresg
concentrations,
and
if
ignored,
may
resuit
in
cracks,
Never
use &n alkaline cloaner
on the blades;
remove
grease
and
dirt
with Stoddard solvent.
ENGINE
CARE
The engine
may
be cleaned
with
Stoddard
solvent, or equivalent, then
drieil
thoroughly.
CAUTION
Particular
care
should be
before
cleaning.
Cleaning
to
electrical
equipment
should
not be
allowed
to
given
fluids
enter magnetos,
starter, alternator
and the like. Protect
these
components
before saturating
the
engine
with
sol-
vents.
All
other
openings should also
be covered before
cleaning the
engine assembly.
Caustic cleaning solutions
should be
used
cautiously and
should always
be
properly
neutralized
after their
use.
INTERIOR
CARE
To
remove
dust
and loose
dirt from the
upholstery
and carpet, clean
the
interior
regularly with
a vacuum
cleaner.
Blot up any
spilled liquid
pro¡nptly
with cleansing tissue or
rags.
Don't
pat
the spot;
press
the
blotting materiat firmly
andholditfor several
8-16
30
May 1980