WINDSHIELD
-
WINDOWS.
PAINTED SURFACES.
The
plastic
windshield
and
windows should be
cleaned with an aircraft
The painted
exterior surfaces
of your
new
Cessna have
a
durable,
windshield
cleaner.
Apply
the
cleaner
sparingly with soft
cloths,
and
rub
long lasting
finish
and,
under normal
conditions,
require
no
polishing
or
with
moderate
pressure until all
dirt,
oil scum and
bug
stains are
re-
buffing.
Approximately 15 days are required for
the
paint
to
cure
com-
moved. Allow the
cleaner
to
dry,
then
wipe
it
off
with
soft flannel
cloths.
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-
If a
windshield cleaner
is
not
available,
the plastic can
be cleaned
quired
within
the
curing period,
it is recommended
that
the
work
be
done
with
soft cloths
moistened
with Stoddard solvent
to
remove
oil
and grease.
by
someone
experienced in
handling
uncured paint.
Any
Cessna
Dealer
NOTE
can
accomplish this
work.
Generally,
the painted
surfaces
can
be kept
bright
by
washing
with
Never
use
gasoline,
benzine,
alcohol,
acetone,
carbon
water
and
mild
soap,
followed by a
rinse
with
water and
drying with cloths
tetrachloride,
fire extinguisher
or
anti-ice
fluid, lacquer
or
a
chamois. Harsh or abrasive
soaps
or
detergents
which
cause
cor-
thinner
or
glass
cleaner
to clean the
plastic.
These
ma¯
rosion or
scratches
should never be used. Remove stubborn oil
and
terials will attack
the plastic and
may
cause it
to
craze·
grease
with a cloth moistened with
Stoddard solvent.
Follow by
carefully
washing
with
a
mild
detergent and
plenty
of water
Waxing
is unnecessary
to
keep the
painted surfaces bright.
However,
Rinse thoroughly,
then dry with
a
clean
moist chamois. Do not
rub
the
if desired,
the
airplane
may
be
waxed with a
good
automotive wax. A
plastic with a dry
cloth since
this builds up
an electrostatic
charge
which
heavier
coating
of
wax
on
the leading
edges
of the
wings
and
tail and
on
attracts
dust.
Waxing
with
a good
commercial wax will finish
the
clean-
the
engine
nose
cap
and propeller
spinner
will
help
reduce the
abrasion
ing
job. A
thin,
even coat of
wax,
polished
out
by
hand
with
clean soft
flan'
encountered
in
these areas.
nel
cloths,
will
fill
in
minor
scratches and help
prevent further scratching
When
the
airplane is parked outside
in cold
climates and it is
neces-
Do
not
use a canvas cover on the
windshield unless
freezing
rain or
sary
to remove ice
before
flight,
care should
be taken
to
protect the
paint-
sleet is anticipated since the
cover
may
scratch
the plastic surface'
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.
ALUMINUM
SURFACES.
The
clad aluminum surfaces of your
Cessna
may
be
washed with clear
PROPELLERCARE.
water
to remove
dirt;
oil and grease
may
be removed
with
gasoline,
naph-
tha, carbon
tetrachloride or other
non-alkaline
solvents.
Dulled
aluminum
Preflight
inspection
of propeller
blades
for
nicks,
and
wiping them
surfaces
may
be cleaned
effectively
with
an aircraft aluminum polish•
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,
After
cleaning, and
periodically
thereafter,
waxing
with
a
good
auto-
particularly
near
the tips
and on the leading edges,
are
dressed out
as
motive wax will
preserve
the bright
appearance
and
retard
corrosion•
soon as
possible
since these
nicks produce stress
concentrations,
and
if
Regular
waxing
is
especially
recommended
for
airplanes
operated in
salt
ignored,
may
result
in
cracks.
Never
use an alkaline
cleaner
on
the
blades;
water areas as a
protection
against corrosion•
remove
grease and
dirt with carbon
tetrachloride or Stoddard solvent.
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