THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 3
Jun 1/03
1H23
12-00-00
C. Landing Gear
(1) Struts and Torque Links
Before cleaning the landing gear struts and torque links, remove wheel pants and place a
plastic cover or similar material over the wheel and brake assembly.
(a) Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
(b) Spray (low pressure only) or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of solvent and
degreaser.
(c) Allow the solvent to remain on the gear for five to ten minutes. Rinse gear with additional
solvent and allow to dry.
(d) Remove cover from wheel and remove the catch pan.
(e) Lubricate gear per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00.
(f) Reinstall wheel pants, if not proceeding to wheels and brakes, below.
(2) Wheels and Brakes
CAUTION: DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY WASH EQUIPMENT. ITS USE CAN
INJECT SOAP SOLUTION AND WATER INTO THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND
OTHER INTERNAL CAVITIES RESULTING IN CORROSION AND REDUCED
SERVICE LIFE.
(a) Remove wheel pants, if not already removed, above.
(b) Hand wash wheels and brakes with a mild soap and water solution.
(c) Rinse with low-pressure spray.
(d) Lubricate gear per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00, if not already done, above.
(e) Reinstall wheel pants.
D. Windshield and Windows
WARNING
: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, ALCOHOL, BENZENE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,
THINNER, ACETONE OR WINDOW CLEANING SPRAYS.
(1) Remove dirt, mud, etc., from exterior surfaces with clean water.
(2) Wash with mild soap and warm water, or an aircraft plastic cleaner using a soft cloth or sponge
and a straight rubbing motion. Do not rub surfaces harshly.
(3) Remove oil and grease with a cloth moistened with kerosene.
(4) After cleaning plastic surfaces, apply a thin coat of hard polishing wax. Rub lightly with a soft
cloth. Do not use a circular motion.
(5) A severe scratch or mar in plastic can be removed by using jeweler’s rouge to rub out the
scratch. Smooth both sides and apply wax.
(6) To improve visibility through windshield and windows during flight through rain, a rain repellent
such as REPCON should be applied to windshield and windows. The surfaces of the
windshield and windows treated becomes so smooth that water beads up and readily flows off
the surface. Apply this product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(See 91-10-00, Consumable Materials and Vendor Contact Information.)
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