Windshields And Windows - Beechcraft C23 SUNDOWNER 180 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section
VIII
BEECHCRAFTSundowner180
Handling,
Serv
-
Maint C23
(M-1285 and After)
Flush loose dirt away with
clean
water,
then wash
with
a
mild
soap and
water.
Avoid
harsh, abrasive, or alkaline
soaps
or
detergents
which could cause corrosion
or
scratches.
To remove
stubborn
oil and grease,
use a cloth
dampened with
aliphatic
naphtha
(see Consumable
Materials). After being cleaned with
naphtha,
the surface
should be re-waxed and
polished. To prevent scratches,
use
soft cleaning cloths or a chamois when cleaning and
polishing.
Any
good grade
of automotive wax
or polish
can
be
used
on
painted
surfaces.
CAUTION
When washing the airplane with
mild
soap and
water,
use special
care
to avoid
washing
away
grease from
any lubricated area. After washing
with solvent,
lubricate all lubrication
points.
Premature
wear of lubricated
surfaces
may
result
if
the above
precautions
are
not
taken.
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
The windshield
and
plastic windows
should be
kept
clean
and
waxed
at all times.
To prevent
scratches,
wash the
windows carefully with plenty of
soap
and water,
using the
palm of the hand to feel
and
dislodge dirt and mud.
A soft
cloth, chamois
or sponge
may
be used, but
only to
carry
water
to the
surface. Rinse thoroughly,
then
dry with
a
clean,
moist chamois. Rubbing the
surface
of the plastic
with a
dry
cloth builds
up
an electrostatic
charge
which
attracts dust particles in
the air.
Remove oil
and
grease with
a cloth moistened
with
isopropyl alcohol.
Never
use
gasoline,
benzine, alcohol,
acetone,
carbon
tetrachloride,
fire
extinguisher
fluid,
anti-
ice fluid, lacquer thinner
or
glass
cleaner.
These
materials
will soften the plastic
and
may
cause
it to craze.
8-20
February
1979