Raytheon Beech Baron E55 - Page 117

Ray~heon
Aircraft
Company
BARON
55
AND
58
SHOP
MANUAL
To
remove
the
air
filter
for
cleaning
on
TC
serials,
remove
the
air
filter
access
plate
in
the
top
of the
engine
cowling
aft
of
the oil
access
door.
Then
remove a
second
access
plate
on
the
top
of
the
air box
and slide
out the fitter.
To
remove
the
filter
on
TE
and
TH
serials,
remove
the
access
plate
on
top
of
the
air
scoop
on
the
upper
engine
cowling
and
lift
out
the
filter.
Clean
the filter
as
specified
by
the
manufacturers instructions
on
the
filter.
PLASTIC WINDOWS
Ordinary
cleaning
of
the
plastic
windows
in the
pilot’s
compartment
will
cause severe
damage
to
the
surfaces
and
will
result
in
limited vision
or
costly
replacements.
To
prevent
scratching,
or
distortion of
the
plastic
windows,
special
care
must
be
taken when
cleaning
them.
Flush
the
surface
with clean
water,
using
the
bare
hand
to
dislodge
any
dirt
or
abrasives.
This
prevent
the
possibility
of
scratching
the
surface
during
the
washing
procedure.
Wash
thoroughly
with
a
mild
soap
solution,
taking
care
that
the
water
is free from all
possible
abrasives.
A
soft
cloth,
sponge,
or
chamois
may
be used
to
apply
the
soap
solution.
Light
films
of
oil
or
grease
may
be
removed with
trisodium
phosphate
completely
dissolved
in
water.
Stubborn
oil
or
grease
on
the surface
may
be
removed
by
rubbing
lightly
with
a
clean
cloth
dampened
with
hexane,
aliphatic,
naphtha,
or
methanol.
Flush with clean
water
and
then
dry
the
surface with
a
clean
damp
chamois.
After
the
surface
is
dry,
continuous
rubbing
should be avoided
as
it
is
likely
to
cause
scratches,
also
it
builds
up
a
static
charge
which
attracts
dust
particles
to
the surface.
If
the
surface should
become
charged,
patting
or
gently
blotting
with
a
clean
damp
chamois
will
remove
the
dust
and the
charge.
When the
airplane
is
equipped
with
windshield
wipers
use
only
Curtiss-Wright
CW-100
cleaner and dust
repellant
to
clean
the
windshield.
Cleaner
and
repe\lant
may
be
obtained from
Curtiss-Wright,
Marquette
Division,
Cleveland,
Ohio.
For additional
information,
concerning
windshield
cleaning,
refer
to
handbook
A2-01335
included
in
the
loose
tool
and
equipment bag.
CAUTION:
Do
not
use
gasoline,
benzene,
acetone,
carbon
tetrachloride,
fire
extinguisher
fluid,
deicing
fluid,
lacquer
thinners,
dry
cleaning
fluid,
window
sprays
or
kitchen
scouring compounds
on
plastics
as
they
have
a
tendency
to
soften
and
craze
or
scratch
the
surface.
FINAL WAX
APPLI%A TION
A
thorough
waxing
protects
painted
and
unpainted
metal surfaces
by
preventing
salt
air,
smoke,
moisture
and
exhaust
gas
attacks;
it
retards
adherence of
sticky
airborne
dust and
minimizes
corrosion.
The
frequency
of
rewaxing
is
dependent
upon
frequency
with which
regular
maintenance
cleaning
is
performed.
Apply
wax
with
a
soft
damp
cloth. Rub
on
surface
with
a
light
circular
motion,
covering
an
area
of
approximately
2
square
feet
at
a
time.
Polish
with
a
clean
dry
cloth.
CAUTION:
At time
of
delivery,
painted
surfaces
should
not
be
polished
or
waxed until the
finish
has
cured
for
at
least
90
days.
No hard
rubbing,
abrasive cleaners
or wax
seals detrimental
to
the
proper
curing
of
the
finish
should
be
used.
INTERIOR
CLEANING
Frequently
the
seats,
rug,
upholstery
panels
and
head
lining
should be
vacuum-cleaned
to
remove as
much surface
dust
as
possible.
Experience
has shown
that commercial
foam-type
cleaners
or
shampoo
can
be
used to condition the surface of
rugs,
carpets
and
upholstered
materials.
The
upholstery
is
first
vacuum-cleaned,
stains
removed,
then
a
solution
of
the cleaner
is
prepared
by mixing
a
small
amount
in
a
bucket
of
water,
and
beating
the
mixture
until
a
heavy
foam
is
formed.
Apply
the foam
uniformly
over
the surface
to
be
cleaned
with
a
brush,
then
remove
the suds
with
a
vacuum
cleaner,
or
by
wiping
off
with
a
brush
or
cloth.
Since
there is
very
little
moisture
in
this
foam,
wetting
of
the
fabric
or
retention
of
moisture
in
the
warp
does
not
occur.
Unlacquered
metal
fittings
and
furnishings
within
the
airplane
can
be
cleaned with
most
commercial metal
polishes.
Use
a
soft,
clean
rag
for
application;
then
polish
to
a
brilliant
gloss
with
a
dry
cloth. Protect
the
finish
with
a
good grade
of
wax.
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