Airplane Cleaning And Care; Windshield And Windows; Painted Surfaces; Propeller Care - Daher-Socata TBM 900 Pilot's Information Manual

SECTION 8
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

8.8 - AIRPLANE CLEANING AND CARE

WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS

The windshield and windows should be cleaned with an airplane windshield cleaner.
NOTE
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for products and procedures to apply.
Apply the cleaner sparingly with soft cloths and rub with moderate pressure until all dirt, oil scum and bug stains are
removed. Allow the cleaner to dry, then wipe it off with soft flannel cloth.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ON, OR FOR CLEANING WINDOWS :
METHANOL, METHYLATED ALCOHOL, GASOLINE, BENZENE, XYLENE,
METHYL-ETHYL-KETONE, ACETONE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, LACQUER PAINT
THINNERS, COMMERCIAL OR HOUSEHOLD WINDOW CLEANING SPRAYS. IN CASE OF
DOUBT CONCERNING A PRODUCT, DO NOT USE IT.
DURING CLEANING OPERATION, AVOID WEARING OBJECTS SUCH AS RING, WATCH,
BRACELET AND EXERCISE CARE TO PREVENT BUTTONS, BUCKLES AND ANY HARD
OBJECTS FROM TOUCHING THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WINDOWS.
ADHESIVE TAPES OTHER THAN MINNESOTA 3M TYPE 670 SHALL NOT BE USED ON
ACRYLIC SURFACES.
NEVER USE BUFFING MACHINES AS EXCESSIVE FORCES OR SPEEDS MIGHT PRODUCE
REDHIBITORY DEFECTS
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 will finish the cleaning operation. A thin, even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft flannel cloth
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

Refer to Maintenance Manual for the products and procedures to apply.

PROPELLER CARE

Preflight inspection of propeller blades for nicks and cleaning them occasionally with a cloth soaked with soapy
water to clean off grass and bug stains will assure long blade life. Small nicks on the propeller, particularly near the
tips and on the leading edges, should be dressed out as soon as possible since these nicks produce stress
concentrations, and if not removed, may result in cracks. Never use an alkaline cleaner on the blades ; remove
grease and dirt.

ENGINE CARE

Refer to Maintenance Manual for the procedures to follow.

INTERIOR CARE

To remove dust and loose dirt from the upholstery and carpet, clean the interior regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
For additional information, refer to Maintenance Manual.
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