SECTION 8
HANDLING,
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL
172S
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.
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.
Take
special care
to
make sure that the exterior graphics
are not touched
by
the
solvent.
For
complete care of exterior
Igraphics refer
to
the Maintenance Manual.
To
seal
any
minor surface chips
or
scratches
and
protect against
corrosion,
the
airplane should be waxed regularly
with
a good
automotive
wax
applied
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
If
the airplane
is
operated
in
a seacoast
or
other salt
water environment, it must
be
washed
and
waxed
more
frequently
to
assure adequate protection. Special care should
be
taken
to
seal
around rivet heads
and
skin
laps,
which
are
the
areas most
susceptible
to
corrosion. A heavier coating of
wax
on
the leading
edges
of
the
wings
and
tail
and
on
the
cowl
nose
cap
and
propeller
spinner will help reduce the abrasion encountered
in
these areas.
Reapplication of wax
will generally
be
necessary after cleaning with
soap solution
or
after chemical deicing operations.
8-22
Revision 4
To Next Page