8.11. Aircraft maintenance at the end of ying day
Wash the plane and the propeller with water without addition of detergents at the end of ying day. It is
recommended to use any dish washing detergent or car shampoo for washing the surface behind the exhaust
for easier removal of the dirt from the exhaust pipe. The canopy perspex should be washed very carefy with a soft
sponge after removing the remains of insects or other matter. The remaining drops may be removed with a wet
wash-leather (chamois).
While washing the plane check the condition of riveted and screwed joints, check the condition of the leading and
trailing edges of the aerodynamic areas of the plane.
During operation on grass RWY after rainfall, when RWY is wet and muddy, it is necessary to wash the undercarriage
to prevent it from corrosion.
The inside of the cockpit should be kept clean using a small vacuum cleaner.
After cleaning check the levels of fuel, oil and cooling liquids. If it is necessary, ll up.
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