Painted Surfaces Cleaning - Cessna 172R Operating Handbook
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- Pilot operating handbook (340 pages) ,
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SECTION 8
HANDLING,
SERVICE
Follow by carefully washing
water. Rinse thoroughly, then dry with
not rub
the plastic with a dry cloth since this builds up an
electrostatic
charge which attracts
commercial wax will finish the cleaning job. A thin,
wax, polished out
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
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
are
touched by the solvent.
not
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refer to the Maintenance Manual.
To seal any minor surface chips or scratches and
the airplane should be waxed regularly with a good
corrosion,
automotive wax applied in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions,
if
water environment,
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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MAINTENANCE
&
by hand with clean soft flannel
to
the airplane is operated in a
it
be washed and waxed more frequently
must
with a mild detergent and plenty of
a clean moist chamois. Do
dust. Waxing with a good
can
be kept bright by washing
make sure that the exterior graphics
For complete care of exterior
seacoast or other salt
CESSNA
MODEL 172R
even
coat of
cloths, will fill in
protect against
to
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8
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