INTERIOR
CARE.
The
interior
of
your
airplane is
furnished with
wear-resistant, hard
surface materials
designed
for
maximum
usage
with
minimum
upkeep.
However,
as with
any
furnishing,
the
measure of
lasting
appearance and
endurance afforded
by
the interior is
dependent upon the
degree of
care.
CARE OF
THE AIRPLANE
Materials
used
on the
cabin floor and sidewalls
are impervious
to
absorption and,
therefore,
are
not
easily
soiled or stained.
Dust and
loose dirt should
be
picked
up
with
a
vacuum
cleaner. Stubborn
dirt can
If your airplane
is to
retain that new-plane
performance and
dependa-
be
wiped
off with
a
cloth moistened
in clean water.
Mild
soap suds,
used
bility, certain
inspection and
maintenance
requirements
must be followed.
sparingly, will
remove grease. The
soap
should
be removed with a clean
It is
wise to
follow
a
planned schedule
of
lubrication and
preventative
main-
damp
cloth.
tenance based
on
climatic
and flying conditions encountered in
your
locality.
The
headliner,
instrument
panel,
plastic trim and control knobs
Keep
in touch with
your Cessna Dealer,
and take
advantage
of his
need
only
be
wiped off
with a damp cloth, Oil and grease on the control
knowledge and
experience.
He knows
your airplane and how
to
maintain
wheel and
control
knobs can be
removed
with a cloth moistened with
Stod_
it.
He will
remind
you when
lubrications and oil
changes are
necessary,
dard solvent. Volatile
solvents,
such
as
mentioned
in paragraphs on care
and
about
other
seasonal and
periodic
services.
of the
windshield,
must
never be
used
since they
soften and craze
the
plastic.
Care
of
the
seating
materials is
identical to
care
of
the
furnishings
in your home.
Vacuum
clean regularly to
remove dust and
loose dirt.
GROUNDH AND
LI
N
G.
Blot
up
any spilled liquid
promptly,
with
cleansing tissue or
rags.
When
maneuvering the
airplane by
hand,
push at the
front spar of the
Don't pat the spot;
press
the
blotting
material
firmly
and hold it for
sev-
stabilizer
adjacent
to
the fuselage, at the
root
of
the
dorsal
fin,
and at the
eral
seconds. Continue
blotting
until
no more liquid
is taken up.
Scrape
landing gear or
strut root
fitting. Do
not
lift the empennage
by the tip of
the
off
sticky materials with
a
dull
knife,
then
spot-clean
the
area.
elevator;
likewise,
do not
shove sidewise
on the upper portion
of the
fin.
Oily
spots may
be
cleaned
with
household
spot
removers,
used
spar-
ingly.
Before
using
any
solvent,
read
the instructions on the
container
MOORING
YOUR
AIRPLANE.
and
test it
on
an obscure
place
on the
fabric
to
be
cleaned. Never
satu-
rate the
fabric
with
a volatile
solvent; it may damage
the
padding and
Proper
tie-down
procedure
is your
best
precaution against
damage
backing
materials'
to your
parked airplane by gusty or
strong winds.
To tie
down your
air-
plane
securely,
proceed
as follows:
Soiled
upholstery
may
be
cleaned
with
foam-type
detergent,
used
according
to
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
Keep
the
foam as dry as
(1) Set
the parking brake and
install the control
wheel
lock.
possible and
remove it
with a
vacuum
cleaner.
(2)
Install
a
surface control lock
over
the
fin
and
rudder.
(3) Tie a rope or
chain
to
the tail
gear
tie-down
fitting and secure
Radio
and
autopilot
faceplates
are finished with
a suede
coating which
the
opposite end to
a
tie-down.
produces
a
soft,
rich
appearance and warm
feel comparable
to
suede.
(4)
Tie sufficiently strong ropes or chains (700
pounds
tensîle
Unlike
suede
leather,
dust and
dirt
marks can be
removed
easily with
a
strength) to the
wing
tie-down
fittings,
and
secure the opposite
damp
sponge. Remove non-greasy
stains
with
a
liquid cleaner
such
as
ends of the ropes or chains to
tie-downs.
"Mr.
Clean",
"Handy
Andy",
"Lestoil",
"Liquid Ajax",
or
"Cinch".
(5)
Install
a
pitot tube cover.
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