Section 8 – GROUND HANDLING & SERVICE
CLEANING AND CARE
7. CLEANING AND CARE
Aircraft surface must be kept clean to ensure expected flight per-
formance. Excessively dirty surfaces can affect normal flight con-
ditions.
7.1 WINDOWS
For windows cleaning, it is allowed the use of acrylic products employed for glass
and Plexiglas surfaces cleaning.
7.2 EXTERNAL SURFACES
Aircraft surface is cleaned with soapy water; they are not allowed solvents or al-
cohol based products. Died insects must be removed using hot water.
It is advisable to avoid outside aircraft parking for long periods; it is always con-
venient to keep the aircraft in the hangar.
7.3 PROPELLER
To preserve its functionality avoiding wear and corrosion, the propeller manufac-
turer uses, for external surface painting, an acrylic paint which is resistant to all
solvents. In any case it is advisable to clean the propeller using exclusively soapy
water.
7.4 ENGINE
Engine cleaning is part of the scheduled maintenance. Refer to the engine manu-
facturer Maintenance Manual for operating and for planning its cleaning.
7.5 INTERNAL SURFACES
Interiors must be cleaned with a rate of 3 to 6 months. Any object present in the
cabin (like pens, lost property, maps etc) must be removed.
The instrumentation as a whole must be cleaned with a humid cloth; plastic sur-
faces can be cleaned with suitable products.
For parts not easily accessible, perform cleaning with a small brush; seats must be
cleaned with a humid cloth.
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