Cleaning - Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT

8.27 CLEANING

(a) Cleaning Engine Compartment
Before cleaning the engine compartment, place a strip of tape on
the magneto vents to prevent any solvent from entering these units.
(1) Place a large pan under the engine to catch waste.
(2) With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush the
Do not spray solvent into the alternator,
vacuum pump, starter, or air intakes.
(3) Allow the solvent to remain on the engine from five to
Do not operate the engine until excess solvent
has evaporated or otherwise been removed.
(4) Remove the protective tape from the magnetos.
(5) Lubricate the controls, bearing surfaces, etc., in
(b) Cleaning Landing Gear
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar
material over the wheel and brake assembly.
(1) Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
(2) Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of
REPORT: VB-910
8-16
engine with solvent or a mixture of solvent and de greaser.
In order to remove especially heavy dirt and grease
deposits, it may be necessary to brush areas that were
sprayed.
CAUTION
ten minutes. Then rinse the engine clean with additional
solvent and allow it to dry.
CAUTION
accordance with the Lubrication Chart in the PA-28
Service Manual.
solvent and degreaser, as desired. Where heavy grease and
dirt deposits have collected, it may be necessary to brush
areas that were sprayed, in order to clean them.
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
PA-28-236, DAKOTA