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RA - FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH
SERVICE MANUAL EXTRA 200
PAGE DATE: 1. July 1996
12-20-00 SCHEDULED SERVICING
12-20-01 Exterior Cleaning
The painted surface of the aircraft have a long lasting, all-
weather finish and should require no buffing or rubbing out
in normal conditions. However, it is desirable to wash and
polish it to preserve the outstanding exterior. Cleaning is
best accomplished with cool water, mixed with a mild
aircraft detergent, if required.
C A U T I O N Do not use so called "mild" household detergents to wash
aircraft exterior. Such detergents may damage finish
and corrode aluminum components.
In order to remove especially heavy dirt from the wing
leading edges due to insect splatter and the like, it is good
practice to undertaken cleaning immediately after the flight,
since deposits of this kind are more difficult to remove
when dry. All lubricated components are to be covered
before cleaning.
Roughly twice a year, the complete surface should be
treated with a non-silicone car polish and repolished to high
gloss. But do not apply wax or use pre-wax cleaners during
initial paint curing period. Use only mild aircraft detergent
and cool water when washing exterior during the first 90
days after repainting.
C A U T I O N Never use cleaning agents containing silicone!
In order to maintain good visibility at all times, the canopy
Plexiglas should begiven good care and kept clean at all
times. Techniques and materials used to clean glass should
be avoided since Plexiglas is softer than glass and subject
to damage by solvents and abrasive glass cleaning agents.
Therefore it should be pay particular attention to using
ample water applied with clean sponges and leather, other-
wise even the smallest dust partiles will tend to scratch the
glazing.
SCHEDULED SER
VICING