Cessna 210B - Storage; Windshield - Windows; Painted Surfaces; Propeller Care

Care of the Airplane
flaps and ailerons, because acci-
dental operation of the flaps could
cause structural damage to both
flaps and ailerons.
(5) Install the control lock in the
control wheel shaft.
STORAGE.
The all-metal construction of your
Cessna makes outside storage of it
practical, although inside storage
will increase its life just as it in-
creases the life of your car. If your
airplane must remain inactive for a
time, cleanliness
is probably the most
important consideration - whether
your airplane is inside or out. A
small investment in cleanliness will
repay you many times, not only in
keeping your airplane looking like
new but in keeping it new. A later
paragraph in this section covers the
subject in greater detail.
Do n<t neglect the engine when stor-
ing the airplane. Turn the propeller
over by hand or have it turned over
every few days to keep the engine
bearings, cylinder walls and internal
parts lubricated. If storage is to be
for an extended period, and turning
the propeller is impractical, see
your Cessna Dealer for suggestions
on preserving the engine and hydrau-
lic system. If the airplane is stored
outside, leave the propeller in a
horizontal position to prevent water
seepage into the hub mechanism.
Filling the fuel tanks will help pre-
vent condensation.
Regular use helps keep airplanes
in good condition. An airplane left
standing idle for any great length of
time is likely to deteriorate more
rapidly than if it is flown regularly,
and should be carefully checked be-
fore being put back into active serv-
ice.
WIN DSHIELD-WI NDOWS.
The plastic windshield and windows
should be kept
clean and waxed at all
times. To prevent scratches and
craZing, wash them carefully with
plenty of soap and water, using the
palm of the hand to feel and dislodge
dirt and mud. A soft cloth, chamois
or sponge may be used, but only to
carry water to the surface. Rinse
thoroughly , then dry with a clean,
moist chamois. Rubbing the surface
of the plastic with a dry cloth builds
up an electrostatic charge so that it
attracts dust particles in the air.
Wiping with a moist chamois will re-
move both the dust and this charge.
Remove oil and grease with a cloth
moistened with kerosene. Never use
gasoline, benZine, alcohol, acetone,
carbon tetrachloride, fire extinguish-
er or anti -ice fluid, lacquer thinner
or glass cleaner. These materials
will soften the plastic and may cause
it to craze.
After removing dirt and grease, if
the surface is not badly scratched
it should be waxed with a good grade
of commercial wax. The wax will
fill in minor scratches and help pre-
vent further scratching. Apply a
thin, even coat of wax and bring it
to a high polish by rubbing lightly
with a clean, dry , soft flannel cloth.
Do not use a power buffer; the heat
generated by the buffing pad may
soften the plastic.
Do not use a canvas cover on the
windshield unless freezing rain or
sleet is anticipated. Canvas covers
may scratch the plasUc surface.
PAINTED SURFACES.
The painted exterior surfaces of
your new Cessna have been finished
with high grade synthetic materials
selected for their toughness, elas-
licity, and excellent adhesion. With
a
minimum of care, they will retain
their original beauty for many years.
As with any paint applied to a metal
surface, the desired qualities of the
paint develop slowly throughout an
initial curing period which may be
as long as 90 days after the finish is
applied. During this curing period
some precautions should be taken
to avoid damaging the finish or inter-
fering with the curing process. The
finish should be cleaned only by wash-
ing with clean, cold water and mild
soap, fOllowed by a rinse with cold
water and drying with cloths or a
chamois. Do not use polish or wax,
which would exclude air from the
surface. Do not rub or buff the finish
and avoid flying through rain, hail
or sleet. Once the finish has cured
completely, it 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 nose
cap and propeller spinner will help
reduce the abrasion encountered in
these areas.
Fluids containing dyes, such as fuel
and
hydraulic oil, accidentally spill-
ed on the painted surface, should be
flushed away at once to avoid a per-
manent stain. Battery electrolyte
must be flushed off at once, and the
Care of the Airplane
area neutralized with an alkali such
as baking soda solution, followed by
a
thorough rinse with clear water.
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
assure long, trouble-free service.
It is vital that small nicks on the
propeller, particularly near the
tips and on the leading edges, are
dressed out as soon as possible since
these nicks produce stress concen-
trations, 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.
Yoor
Cessna Dealer should be con-
sulted about other repair and main-
tenance work. Civil Air Regulations
require that all maintenance except
dressing small blade nicks, clean-
ing, minor repairs to the spinner,
and lubrication which does not re-
quire disassembly, be done by an
FAA - authorized propeller repair
station.
LANDING GEAR CARE.
Cessna Dealer's mechanics have
been trained in the proper adjust-
ment and rigging procedures on the
aircraft hydraulic system. To as-
sure trouble-free gear operation,
have your Cessna Dealer check the
gear regularly and make any neces-
sary adjustments. Only properly -
trained mechanics should attempt
to repair or adjust the landing gear.
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