Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 319

SECTION 8
HAND/SERV /MAINT
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
(2) For simple stains (e.g. coffee. cola) clean headliner with a
sponge and a common household suds detergent (e.g.
Tide). Dirty grease stains should be first spot cleaned with
a lighter fluid containing Naphtha to remove the solvent
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soluble matter. Any stain residue should then be shampooed
with a household upholstery cleaner (e.g. Carbona
upholstery and rug shampoo).
With proper care. your Malibu headliner will provide
years of excellent appearance and durability.
CAUTION
Solvent cleaners require adequate ventilation.
(3) Leather should be cleaned with saddle soap or a mild
hand soap and water.
(f) Cleaning Carpets
To clean carpets. first remove loose dirt with a whisk broom
or vacuum. For soiled spots and stubborn stains use a
noninflammable dry cleaning fluid. Floor carpets may be cleaned
like any household carpet.
(g) Cleaning Oxygen Equipment
( I)
Clean the mask assemblies with a suitable oil-free
disinfectant.
(2) Wipe dirt and foreign particles from the unit with a clean.
dry. lint-free cloth.
(h) Cleaning Surface Deicing Equipment*
The deicers should be cleaned when the aircraft is washed
using a mild soap and water solution.
In cold weather. wash the boots with the airplane inside a
warm hangar if possible. If the cleaning is to be done outdoors.
heat the soap and water solution before taking it out to the
*Optional equipment
REPORT: VB-1200
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ISSUED: JANUARY II, 1984