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CESSNA
MODEL
172N
CLEANING
AND
CARE
SECTION
8
HANDLING, SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE
WINDSHIELD-WINDOWS
The
plastic windshield
and
windows
should
be
cleaned
with
an
aircra.ft
windshield
cleaner.
Apply the cleaner sparingly with soft
cloths,
and
rub
with
moderate pressure
until all dirt, oil
scum and bug
stains
are
removed.
AIIow the
cleaner
to dry, then wipe
it
off with soft flannel cloths.
If
a
windshield
cleaner is
not available,
the
plastic
can
be
cleaned
with
soft cloths moistened
with
stoddard solvent to remove
oil
and
grease.
NOTE
Never use gasoline,
benzine,
alcohol,
acetone,
fire extin-
guisher or anti-ice fluid, lacquer thinner or glass cleaner
to
clean the
plastic.
These
materials
will
attack
the
plastic
and
may
cause
it to
cra.ze.
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 with
a
good
commercial
wax
will
finish
the
6leaning
job.
A thin,
even coat of
wax, polished
out
by
hand
with
clean soft
flannel
cloths,
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
The
painted exterior
surfaces
of
your
new
Cessna
have
a
durable,
long
lasting finish
and, under
normal conditions, require no polishing or
buffing. Approximately
10
days are required
for the paint to
cure
com-
pletely; in
most
cases, the
curing period
will
have
been
completed
prior
to
delivery
of the
airplane. In
the event
that polishing or buffing
is
required
within
the curing period,
it
is
recommended
that the work
be
done
by
someone
experienced in handling
uncured
paint. Any
Cessna
Dealer can
accomplish this work.
Generally, the painted surfaces can
be
kept bright by washing 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.
Waxing
is
unnecessary
to keep the
painted surfaces
bright.
However,
if
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1979
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