Mooney M20K - Page 67

SERVICEAND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
M20K
MOONEY
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
CAUTION
3.
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
When
fuel,
hydraulic
fluid,
or
other
fluid
containing
Accumulation
of dirt
and oil
within
the
engine compart-
dye
is
spilled
on
painted
surfaces,
remove
it
at
ment creates
a
fire hazard and
hampers
inspection.
once
to
prevent
staining.
Flush
away
spilled
k
Wash
down
engine
cowiing
and
engine
com-
battery
electrolyte
immediately
with
water.
Treat
partment
using
a
nonflammable
solvent.
the
area
with bicarbonate
of
soda
solution
B.
Dry
engine
cowting
and
engine
compartment
followed
by
thorough
washing
with
a
mild aircraft
detergent
solution.
after
washing.
4.
CABIN
INTERIOR
2.
WINDSHIEU)S,
WrNDOWS
AND
DOORS
Use normal
household
cleaning
practices
for routine
in-
A. Flush
windshield
and
windows
with
water
pn’or
ten’or
care.
to
wiping.
Never
wipe
while
dry.
k
Frequently
vacuum
seats,
rugs,
upholstery
B. Remove
grease
or
oil
with
a
soft cloth
panels,
and headliners to
remove
surface
dust and
dirt.
saturated
in
kerosene.
B. Clean leather
or
vinyl
upholstery
and
panels
with
a
mild aircraft
detergent.
Clean
with
a
slight
damp
CAUTION
cloth,
and
dry
with
a
soft cloth.
Never
use
gasoline,
benezene,
carbon
tetrachloride,
acetone,
fire
extinguisher
fluid,
NOTE
de-icer
fluid, lacquer
thinner,
or
household
window
Foam-type
shampoos
and
cleaners
for
vinyl,
cleaning
sprays
on
windows
or
windshields.
Such
leather,
and
plastic
materials
can
be
used
to
solvents
viill
ioften
or
craze
the
plexiglas
surface.
remove
stains and
to
condition
the entire
interior.
Spray-on
dry
cleaners
are
also
recommended.
C.
Clean windows
and
windshields
with
an
antis-
tatic
plexiglas
cleaner.
CAUTION
D. Check
door
seals
for
damage
that could
cause
Never
apply
furniture
polish
to
interior
furnishings.
leakage.
Most
polishes
contain
solvents
harmful
to
vinyl
E.
Check
cabin and
baggage
door
mechanism for
Do
not
use
alcohol
or
strong
solvents
on
interior
goal
working
order.
plastics.
When
using
commercial
cleaning
and
finishing
compounds,
carefully
follow the
NOTE
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Never saturate
fabrics
Minor scratches
a
abrasions
may
be
polished
out
with
solution
which could
damage
the
backing
and
by
using
plexiglas
resurfacing
kit~s, ie,
Micro-Mesh,
padding
materials.
To minim’ze
wetting
of
carpets,
available from aircraft
accessory
suppliers.
keep
foam
as
dry
as
possible
and rub
in
circles.
Use
a vacuum
cleaner
to
remove
foam.
Do
not
allow
carpets
to
remain
damp; dry
them
thoroughly.
12-20-06
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