Propeller Care; Engine Care; Interior Care - Cessna 1980 182Q Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

SECTION 8
HANDLING. SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
to remove ice before flight. care should be taken to protect the painted
surfaces during ice removal with chemical liquids. Isopropyl alcohol will
satisfactorily remove ice accumulations without damaging the paint.
While applying the de-icing solution. keep it away from the windshield ana.
cabin windows since the alcohol will attack the plastic and may cause it to
craze.
PROPELLER CARE
Preflight inspection of propeller blades for nicks, and wiping them
occasionally with an oily cloth to clean off grass and bug stains will assure
long. trouble-free service. 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 ignored, may result
in cracks. ~ever use an alkaline cleaner on the blades: remove grease and
dirt with Stoddard solvent.
ENGINE CARE
The engine may be cleaned with Stoddard solvent. or equivalent. then
dried thoroughly.
CAUTION
Particular care should be given to electrical equipment '
before cleaning. Cleaning fluids should not' be allowed to
enter magnetos. starter. alternator and the like. Protect
these components before saturating the engine with sol-
vents. All other openings should also be covered before
cleaning the engine assembly. Caustic cleaning solutions
should be used cautiously and should always be properly
neutralized after their use.
INTERIOR CARE
To remove dust and loose dirt from the upholstery and carpet, clean the
interior regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Blot up any spilled liquid promptly with cleansing tissue or rags.
Don't pat the spot: press the blotting material firmly and hold it for several
seconds. Continue blotting until no more liquid is taken up. Scrape off
sticky materials with a dull knife. then spot-clean the area.
Oily spots may be cleaned with household spot removers. used
sparingly. Before using any solvent. read the instructions on the container
and test it on an obscure place on the fabric to be cleaned. Never saturate
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1 October 1979