Piper SENECA III - Page 239

PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
SECTION 8
PA-34-220T,
SENECA
Ill
HANDLING,
SERV &
MAINT
(b)
Cleaning
Landing Gear
Before
cleaning
the
landing
gear,
place
a
plastic
cover
or
similar
material
over
the
wheel
and brake
assembly,
(1)
Place
a
pan
under
the
gear
to
catch
waste.
(2)
Spray
or
brush
the
gear
area
with
solvent
or
a
mixture
of
solvent
and degreaser,
as
desired.
Where
heavy
grease
and
dirt
deposits
have
collected,
it
may
be
necessary
to
brush
areas
that
were
sprayed, in
order
to
clean
them.
(3)
Allow the
solvent
to
remain
on
the
gear
from
five
to
ten
minutes.
Then
rinse
the
gear
with
additional
solvent
and
allow
to
dry.
(4)
Remove
the
cover
from
the
wheel
and
remove
the catch
pan.
(5)
Lubricate
the
gear
in
accordance
with
the
Lubrication
Chart
in the
PA-34-220T Service Manual.
CAUTION
Do
not
brush the
micro
switches.
(c)
Cleaning
Exterior
Surfaces
The
airplane
should
be
washed
with
a
mild
soap
and
water.
Harsh
abrasives
or
alkaline
soaps
or
detergents could
make
scratches
on
painted
or
plastic
surfaces
or
could
cause
corrosion
of
metal. Cover
areas
where
cleaning
solution
could
cause
damage. To
wash the
airplane,
use
the
following
procedure:
(1)
Flush
away
loose
dirt
with
water.
(2)
Apply
cleaning
solution
with
a
soft
cloth,
a sponge or
a
soft
bristle
brush.
(3)
To
remove
exhaust
stains, allow the
solution
to
remain
on
the
surface
longer.
(4)
To
remove
stubborn
oil and
grease,
use
a
cloth dampened
with
naphtha.
(5)
Rinse
all
surfaces
thoroughly,
(6)
Any
good
automotive
wax
may
be
used
to
preserve
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.
ISSUED:
JANUARY 8,
1981
REPORT: VB-1110
REVISED:
FEBRUARY
25,
1982
8-17