Cessna 182 1978 - Interior Trim; Painted Surfaces; Aluminium Surfaces; Engine and Engine Compartment

MODEL
182
&
T182
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL
help
minimize
windshield
and
window
craz-
cleaners,
but
should
be
used
cautiously
since
some
of them
are
strongly
alkaline.
Many
good
aluminum
ing.
cleaners,
polishes
and
waxes
are
available
from
com-
a.
Keep
all
surfaces
of
windshields
and
windows
mercial
suppliers
of
aircraft
products.
clean.
b.
If desired,
wax
acrylic
surfaces.
2-37.
ENGINE
AND
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT.
An
c.
DO
NOT
park
or
store
airplane
where
it
might
be
engine
and
accessories
wash
down
should
be
accom-
subjected
to
direct
contact
with
or
vapors
from:
plished
during
each
100-hour
inspection
to
remove
methanol,
denatured
alcohol,
gasoline,
benzene,
oil,
grease,
salt
corrosion
or
other
residue
that
xylene,
MEK,
acetone,
carbon
tetrachloride,
lacquer
might
conceal
component
defects
during
inspection.
thinners,
commercial
or
household
window
cleaning
Also,
periodic
cleaning
can
be
very
effective
in
pre-
sprays,
paint
strippers,
or
other
types
of
solvents.
ventive
maintenance.
d.
DO
NOT
use
solar
screens
or
shields
installed
on
inside
of
airplane
or
leave
sun
visors
up
against
Precautions
should
be
taken
when
working
with
clean-
windshield.
The
reflected
heat
from
these
items
ing
agents
such
as
wearing
of
rubber
gloves,
an
apron
causes
elevated
temperatures
which
accelerate
crazing
or
coveralls
and
a face
shield
or
goggles.
Use
the
and
may
cause
formation
of
bubbles
in
inner
ply
of
least
toxic
of
available
cleaning
agents
that
will
satis-
multiple
ply
windshields.
factorily
accomplish
the
work.
These
cleaning
agents
include:
(1)
Stoddard
Solvent
(Specification
P-D-680
2-34.
INTERIOR
TRIM.
The
instrument
panel,
in-
type
II),
(2)
A water
alkaline
detergent
cleaner
(MIL-
terior
plastic
trim,
and
control
knobs
need
only
be
C-25769J)
mixed,
1 part
cleaner,
2
to 3
parts
water
wiped
with
a
damp
cloth.
Oil
and
grease
on
the
con-
and
8 to
12
parts
Stoddard
solvent
or
(3)
A solvent
trol
wheels
and
control
knobs
can
be
removed
with
a
base
emulsion
cleaner
(MIL-C-4361B)
mixed
1
part
cloth
moistened
with
Stoddard
solvent.
Volatile
sol-
clearer
and
3
parts
Stoddard
vents,
mentioned
in the
caution
note
of
paragraph
2-33,
must
never
be
used
since
they
soften
and
craze
the
plastic
trim.
Do
not
use
gasoline
or
other
highly
flammable
2-35.
PAINTED
SURFACES.
The
painted
exterior
substances
for
wash
down.
surfaces
of
your
new
Cessna
have
a
durable,
long
lasting
finish.
Approximately
10
days
are
required
Perform
all
cleaning
operations
in well
ventilated
for
the
paint
to
cure
completely;
in
most
cases,
the
work
areas
and
ensure
that
adequate
firefighting
and
curing
period
will
have
been
completed
prior
to de-
safety
equipment
is
available.
Do
not
smoke
or
ex-
livery
of
the
airplane.
In
the
event
that
polishing
or
pose
a
flame,
within
100
feet
of
the
cleaning
area.
buffing
is
required
within
the
curing
period,
it
is
Compressed
air,
used
for
cleaning
agent,
application
recommended
that
the
work
be
done
by
someone
ex-
or
drying,
should
be
regulated
to
the
lowest
practical
perienced
in
handling
uncured
paint.
Any
Cessna
pressure.
Use
of a
stiff
bristle
brush
rather
than
a
Dealer
can
accomplish
this
work.
steel
brush
is
recommended
if cleaning
agents
do
not
remove
excess
grease
and
grime
during
spraying.
Generally,
the
painted
surfaces
can
be
kept
bright
by
washing
with
water
and
mild
soap,
followed
by
a
rinse
A
recommended
procedure
for
cleaning
an
engine
and
with
water
and
drying
with
cloths
or
a
chamois.
accessories
is
as
follows:
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.
Do
not
attempt
to
wash
an
engine
which
is
still
hot
or
running.
Allow
the
engine
to
cool
before
To
seal
any
minor
surface
chips
or
scratches
and
pro-
cleaning.
tect
against
corrosion,
the
airplane
should
be
waxed
regularly
with
a
good
automotive
wax
applied
in
accor-
a.
Remove
engine
cowling
in
accordance
with
para-
dance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
If the
graph
11-3.
airplane
is
operated
in
a
seacoast
or
other
salt
water
b.
Carefully
cover
the
coupling
area
between
the
environment,
it
must
be
washed
and
waxed
more
fre-
vacuum
pump
and
the
engine
drive
shaft
so
that
no
quently
to
assure
adequate
protection.
Special
care
cleaning
solvent
can
reach
the
coupling
or
seal.
should
be
taken
to
seal
around
rivet
heads
and
skin
c.
Cover
the
open
end
of
the
vacuum
discharge
tube.
laps,
which
are
the
areas
most
susceptible
to
corro-
d.
Cover
the
vacuum
relief
valve
filter,
if
installed
sion.
A
heavier
coating
of
wax
on
the
leading
edges
in
the
engine
compartment.
of
the
wings,
and
tail
and
on
the
cowl
nose
cap
and
e.
Use
fresh
water
for
wash
down
when
the
engine
propeller
spinner
will
help
reduce
the
abrasion
en-
is
contaminated
with
salt
or
corrosive
chemicals.
A
countered
in
these
areas.
Reapplication
of
wax
will
cleaning
agent
such
as
described
previously
may
then
generally
be
necessary
after
cleaning
with
soap
solu-
be
used
to
remove
oil
and
grime.
tions
or
after
chemical
de-icing
operations.
2-36.
ALUMINUM
SURFACES.
The
aluminum
sur-
faces
require
a
minimum
of
care,
but
should
never
be
neglected.
The
aircraft
may
be
washed
with
clean
Care
should
be
exercised
to
not
direct
cleaning
water
to
remove
dirt
and
may
be
washed
with
non-
agents
or
water
streams
at
openings
on
the
alkaline
grease
solvents
to
remove
oil
and/or
grease.
starter,
magnetos,
alternator
or
vacuum
pump
Household
type
detergent
soap
powders
are
effective
or
turbocharger
relief
valve.
2-14
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