Exterior Painted Surfaces - Beechcraft C23 SUNDOWNER 180 Pilot Operating Handbook

BEECHCRAFT Sundowner
180
Section VIII
C23 (M-1285 and After)
Handling, Serv
-
Maint
WARNING
To be
safe, treat the magnetos as hot
whenever
a switch
lead
is disconnected
at any
point;
they do not have an
internal
automatic
grounding
device.
The
magnetos
can
be
grounded by
replacing
the
switch lead at
the
noise filter capacitor with a wire
which
is
grounded
to the
engine
case. Otherwise, all
spark
plug leads
should be disconnected or the
cable
outlet plate
on the
rear
of the magneto
should be
removed.
CLEANING
EXTERIOR
PAINTED SURFACES
CAUTION
Do not apply
wax
or
polish
for
a paint
cure
period
of 90 days
after
delivery. Waxes and
polishes
seal the
paint
from the
air
and
prevent
curing. Wash uncured
painted
surfaces
with
cold or
lukewarm
water
and a
MILD NON-
DETERGENT
SOAP. Any
rubbing of
the surface
should be
done gently
and held to a
minimum
to avoid cracking the
paint
film.
Prior to cleaning, cover the wheels, making certain the
brake
discs
are covered. Attach the
pitot cover
securely,
and
plug or
mask off all
other
openings.
Be particularly
careful
to mask off both static air buttons before washing
or
waxing.
February 1979
8-19