Piper Cherokee Six 300 Information Manual page 101

CHEROKEE SIX,3OO
CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES
The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water. Harsh abrasives or alkaline
soaps or detergents could make scratches on painted or plastic surfaces or could cause
corrosion of metal. Cover areas where cleaning solution could cause damage. To wash the
airplane, use the following procedure:
a. Flush away loose dirt with water.
b.
Apply cleaning solution with a soft cloth, a sponge or a soft bristle brush.
c. To remove exhaust stains, allow the solution to remain on the surface longer.
d. To remove stubborn oil and grease, use a cloth dampened with naphtha.
e.
Rinse all surfaces thoroughly.
f.
Any good automotive wax rnay be used to preserve painted surfaces. Soft
'
cleaning 'cloths'or a'chamois'should' be,used',to'prevent
scratches'when cleaning
or polishing. A heavier coating of wax on the leading surfaces will reduce the
abrasion problems in these areas.
CLEANING WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
a.
Remove dirt, mud and other loose particles from exterior surfaces with clean
water.
b. Wash with mild soap and warm water or with aircraft plastic cleaner. Use a soft
cloth or sponge in a straight back and forth motion. Do not rub harshly
c.
Remove oil and grease with a cloth moistened with kerosene.
CAUTION
Do not use gasoline, alcohol, benzene, carbon tetrachloride,
thinner, acetone, or window cleaning sprays.
d.
After cleaning plastic surfaces, apply a thin coat of hard polishing wax. Rub
lightly with a soft cloth. Do not use a circular motion.
e.
A severe scratch or mar in plastic can be removed by rubbing out the scratch
with jeweler's rouge. Smooth both sides and apply wax.
CLEANING HEADLINER, SIDE PANELS AND SEATS
a.
Clean headliner, side panels, and seats with a stiff bristle brush, and vacuum
where necessary.
b.
Soiled upholstery, except leather, may be cleaned with a good upholstery
cleaner suitable for the material. Carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Avoid soaking or harsh rubbing.
CAUTION
Solvent cleaners require adequate ventilation.
c.
Leather should be cleaned with saddle soap or a mild hand soap and water.
HANDLING AND SERVICING
ISSUED: JULY 12,1913
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