Cleaning Interior; Cleaning Carpets - Piper Cheyenne IIIA Airplane Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-42-720 (Advanced Trainer)
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
D. Aircraft Finish Care (continued)
4. Cleaning Interior
(a) Vinyl interior surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap and water solution.
(b) Leather may be cleaned with a mild hand soap and water solution or with a saddle soap.
Follow the precautions which apply to the cleaning of any fine leather product. Avoid saturation
and never use detergents or harsh cleaning solutions on leather.
CAUTION: USE OF COMMON HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS AND POLISHES ON WOOD
LAMINATED SURFACES COULD BE VERY HARMFUL.
(c) Wood laminated surfaces should be maintained using only a high grade furniture wax.
(d) All upholstery fabrics are Scotchguard treated and may be cleaned as follows:
(1.) Spilled oily and watery liquids will generally bead up on the fabric and can be blotted away
leaving little or no stain. Blot spills up as quickly as possible with an absorbent cloth,
tissue or sponge. If the material is a solid or semi-solid, such as butter, remove the
excess by gently scraping with a table knife. Often, blotting will remove all traces of stain
but if the staining agent is not completely removed by blotting, the following techniques
are suggested:
(e) Water-based stains such s ketchup, milk, ice cream, coffee:
(1.) Wipe the stain with a cloth wet with water containing a detergent or ammonia (4 fluid
ounces of ammonia to one gallon of water). Repeat if necessary.
(2.) Oil based stains such as salad dressing, butter or mayonnaise may be removed by either
of the following procedures:
(3.) Apply "Texize K-2R Spot Remover" by spraying or rubbing into the fabric and let dry.
Vacuum off the residual powder. Repeat if necessary or wet a cloth with a solvent type
spot cleaner such as "Energine" or "Renuzit" and wipe or gently rub the stained area.
Turn cloth and rewet with solvent often. Repeat until stain disappears.
(4.) To remove residual detergent left on the fabric, wipe the entire fabric surface with a cloth
dampened with water. The cloth should be rinsed in clean water several times. This
procedure will ensure that the treatment will continue to function.
NOTE: It is best to test the cleaner on an inconspicuous portion of the fabric to test for
discoloration. Also avoid soaking or harsh rubbing.
5. Cleaning Carpets
WARNING: SOLVENT CLEANERS REQUIRE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Use a small whisk broom or vacuum cleaner to remove dirt. For soiled spots, use a nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Floor carpets may be removed and cleaned like any household carpet.
EFFECTIVITY:
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