Cessna 182 1973 - Painted Surfaces; Propeller Care

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
to
delivery
of
the
airplane.
In
the
event
that
polishing
or
buffing
is
re-
quired
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
cor-
rosion
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
neces-
sary
to
remove
ice
before
flight,
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
paint-
ed
surfaces
during
ice
removal with
chemical
liquids.
A
50-50
solution
of
isopropyl
alcohol and
water
will
satisfactorily
remove
ice
accumulations
without
damaging
the
paint.
A
solution with
more
than
50%
alcohol
is
harmful
and
should
be
avoided.
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
as-
sure
long,
trouble-free
service.
Small
nicks
on
the
propeller,
partic-
ularly near
the
tips
and
on
the
leading edges,
should
be
dressed
out
as
soon
as
possible
since
these
nicks
produce
stress
concentrations,
and if
ignored,
may
result
in
cracks.
Never
use an
alkaline
cleaner
on
the
blades;
remove
grease
and
dirt
with
carbon
tetrachloride
or
Stoddard
solvent.
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