Textron Cessna 172R - Painted Surfaces

SECTION
8
HANDLING,
SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL
172R
Follow
by
carefully
washing
with
a
mild
detergent
and
plenty
of
water.
Rinse
thoroughly,
then
dry
with
a
clean
moist chamois.
Do
not
rub
the
plastic
with
a
dry
cloth
since
this
builds
up
an
electrostatic
charge
which
attracts
dust.
Waxing
with
a
good
commercial
wax
will
finish
the
cleaning
job.
A
thin,
even
coat
of
wax,
polished
out
by
hand with clean
soft flannel
cloths,
will
fill
in
minor scratches
and
help
prevent
further
scratching.
Do
not
use a
canvas
cover on
the windshield
unless
freezing
rain
or
sleet is
anticipated
since the
cover
may
scratch the
plastic
surface.
PAINTED
SURFACES
The
painted
exterior
surfaces
of
your
new
Cessna
have
a
durable,
long
lasting
finish.
Generally,
the
painted
surfaces
can
be
kept
bright
by
washing
with
water
and mild
soap,
followed
by
a
rinse
with
water
and
drying
with
cloths
or
a
chamois.
Harsh
or
abrasive
soaps
or
detergents
which
cause
corrosion
or
scratches should
never
be
used. Remove
stubborn
oil and
grease
with
a
cloth moistened with
Stoddard
solvent. Take
special
care
to
make
sure
that the exterior
graphics
are
not
touched
by
the solvent.
For
complete
care
of
exterior
|graphics
refer
to
the Maintenance
Manual.
To seal
any
minor
surface
chips
or
scratches
and
protect
against
corrosion,
the
airplane
should be
waxed
regularly
with
a
good
automotive
wax
applied
in
accordance with the
manufacturer's
instructions,
if
the
airplane
is
operated
in
a
seacoast
or
other salt
water
environment,
it
must
be washed and waxed
more
frequently
to
assure
adequate protection.
Special
care
should be taken
to
seal
around rivet heads and skin
laps,
which
are
the
areas
most
susceptible
to
corrosion.
A
heavier
coating
of
wax on
the
leading
edges
of
the
wings
and tail
and
on
the
cowl
nose
cap
and
propeller
spinner
will
help
reduce
the
abrasion encountered
in
these
areas.
Reapplication
of
wax
will
generally
be
necessary
after
cleaning
with
soap
solution
or
after
chemical
deicing
operations.
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Revision
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