Piper Cherokee Six - Page 51

*PIPER
CHEROKEE
SIX
SERVICE
MANUAL
2-43.
CLEANING
LANDING
GEAR.
Before
cleaning
the
landing
gear,
place
a
plastic
cover
or
similar
material
over
the
wheel
and
brake
assembly.
a.
Place
a
pan
under
the
gear
to
catch
waste.
b.
Sprav
or
brush
the
gear
area
with
solvent
or
a
mixture
of
solvent
and
degreaser.
as
desired.
Brushing
may
be
necessary
in
areas
where
heavy
grease
and
dirt
deposits
have
collected.
c.
Allow
the
solvent
to
remain
on
the
gear
from
5
to
10
minutes,
then
rinse
the
gear
with
additional
solvent
and
allow
to
dry.
d.
Remove
the
cover
from
the
wheel
and
remove
the
catch
pan.
e.
Lubricate
the
gear
per
Lubrication
Chart.
2-44.
CLEANING
EXTERIOR
SURFACES.
The
airplane
should
be
washed
with
a
mild
soap
and
water.
Harsh
abrasive
or
alkaline
soaps
or
detergents
used
on
painted
or
plastic
surfaces
could
make
scratches
or
cause
corrosion
of
metal
surfaces.
Cover
areas
where
cleaning
solution
could
cause
damage.
To
wash
the
airplane,
the
following
procedure
may
be
used:
a.
Flush
away
loose
dirt
with
water.
b.
Apply
cleaning
solution
with
a
rag.
sponge
or
soft
bristle
brush.
c.
To
remove
stubborn
oil
and
grease,
use
a
cloth
dampened
with
naptha.
d.
Where
exhaust
stains
exist,
allow
solution
to
remain
on
the
surface
longer.
e.
Any
good
automotive
wax
may
be
used
to
preserve
the
painted
surfaces.
Soft
cleaning
cloths
or
a
chamois
should
be
used
to
prevent
scratches
when
cleaning
or
polishing.
A
heavier
coating
of
wax
on
the
leading
surfaces
will
reduce
the
abrasion
problems
in
these
areas.
2-45.
CLEANING
WINDSHIELD
AND
WINDOWS.
a.
Remove
dirt,
mud.
etc.,
from
exterior
surfaces
with
clean
water.
b.
Wash
with
mild
soap
and
warm
water
or
an
aircraft
plastic
cleaner.
Use
a
soft
cloth
or
sponge
using
a
straight
rubbing
motion.
Do
not
harshly
rub
surfaces.
c.
Remove
oil
and
grease
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
kerosene.
NOTE
Do
not
use
gasoline,
alcohol,
benzene,
carbon
tetrachlonde,
thinner,
acetone,
or
window
cleaning
sprays.
d.
After
cleaning
plastic
surfaces.
apply
a
thin
coat
of
hard
polishing
wax.
Rub
lightly
with
a
soft
cloth.
Do
not
use
a
circular
motion.
e.
A
severe
scratch
or
mar
in
plastic
can
be
removed
by
usingjeweler's
rouge
to
rub
out
the
scratch.
Smooth
both
sides
and
apply
wax.
f.
To
improve
visibility
through
windshield
and
windows
during
flights
through
rain,
a
rain
repellent
such
as
REPCON
should
be
applied
to
the
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.
(Refer
to
Table
II-VII
Consumable
Materials,
for
Specifications
and
Manufacturer's
address.)
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
Revised:
12/4/79
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