Raytheon Beech Baron E55 - Page 116

Raytheon
Aircraft
Company
BARON
55
AND
58
SHOP
MANUAL
RUBBER
SEALS
Deterioration
and/or
sticking
of rubber seals around
doors,
windows
and
cowlings
may
be
prevented
by
coating
them
with
Oakite
6
compound
(product
of
Oakite
Products
Inc.,
19 Rector
St.,
New
York
6,
New
York).
No
special
care
is
required
when
applying
the
compound
to
keep
it
from
coming
in
contact
with
any
painted
surfaces.
The
compound
is
non-injurious
to
paint
and
may
be removed
by employing
normal
cleaning
methods.
LUBRICA
TION
OF GASKETS
AND
SEALS
Gaskets
and
O-ring
seals
requiring
lubrication
are
to
be lubricated
with the
fluid
type
which
they
are
sealing.
EXTERIOR
CLEANING
Prior
to
cleaning
the
exterior,
install
wheel
covers,
making
certain
that wheel brakes
are
covered;
attach
pitot
covers
securely;
install
plugs
in,
or
mask
off,
all other
openings.
Be
particularly
careful
to
mask
off
both static
air
buttons
before
washing
or
waxing.
UNPAINTED
SURFACES
Use
a
BON-AMI
type
mild abrasive for
cleaning unpainted
clad aluminum
and
stainless
steel
surfaces
and for
removing
stains
and embedded
surface dirt. These
cleaners,
while
they
restore
a
bright
metal
finish
to
the
surface.
remove
any
wax
that
may
be
on
the
surface;
rewaxing
will be
necessary.
Use
cleaner
sparingly, applying directly
to
the
surf
ace
with
a
clean
damp
cloth.
Rub
briskly
so
that cleaner will
penetrate
the
dirt
and oxide
film. Remove
excess
cleaner
and
dissolved dirt with
another clean
damp
cloth,
and
polish
surface with
a
clean
dry
cloth,
Rub
to
obtarn
a
smooth
polished
finish.
PAINTED
SURFACES
The
materials
for
removing
dirt,
grease
and
bug
juice
from the
painted
surface
are
easily
obtainable,
such
as
a
cellulose
sponge,
or
mild
soap
absolutely
no
synthetic detergents
can
be used
naphtha,
a
few
clean white
rags.
a
chamois and lots
of
cool
water.
When
removing
dust and
dirt,
use
a
cellulose
sponge
rubbing
in
a
circular
motion
and
adding
water
when needed.
Dry
with chamois
to
prevent
water
marks.
Oil
and
grease
can
be removed
with
a
rag
dampened
with
naphtha.
For
removing
dust and
bug
juice
which adhere
to
the
leading edges
and
nose,
use
a
mild
soap
solution and
a
cellulose
sponge.
Do
not
use a
synthetic
detergent
or
any
harsh
soaps.
Do
not
use a
hard
scrubbing
action
with the
sponge.
Flush
the
entire
surface with
water to
remove
all
traces
of
soap
and
dry
with
a
chamois.
ENGINE CLEANING
The
engine
may
be cleaned
with
kerosene,
Stoddard
solvent,
or
any
standard
solvent
recommended
for
cleaning
engines.
The cleaner
may
be
sprayed
or
brushed
on
the
engine. Wipe
the
engine
dry; compressed
air
may
be
used
to
remove
excessive
oil.
CLEANING
THE
ENGINE INDUCTION
AIR
FILTERS
The
induction air intake
filter,
in the
induction
air box
on
TC
serials,
and below the
airscoop
on
TE
and
TH
serials,
provides
filtered air
to
the air
metering
section of the fuel
injection
system.
The filter
should be removed and cleaned
every
50
hours
(up
to
a
maximum
of
10
times)
or
more
often
when
operating
in
dusty
conditions.
See
Instruction
Sheet
No.
P1
1-6704
or
subsequent
for
cleaning
instructions. The filter
should
be
replaced
after 500
hours
of service
or one
year,
whichever
occurs
first.
If,
after
cleaning,
metal wires
are
showing
or
the
fitter
shows
other
damage,
it should be
replaced.
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