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PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR SERVICE MANUAL
2-24.
CLEANING LANDING GEAR: Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar
material over the wheel and brake assembly.
a. Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
b. Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of solvent and degreaser, as desired. It may
be necessary to brush areas that were sprayed where heavy grease and dirt deposits have collected in order to
clean them.
c. Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten minutes; then rinse the gear with addition-
al solvent and allow to dry.
d. Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch pan.
e. Lubricate the gear per Lubrication Chart.
2-25.
CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES: The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water.
Harsh abrasives or detergents used on painted or plastic surfaces could make scratches or cause corrosion of
metal surfaces. Cover areas where cleaning solution could cause damage. To wash the airplane, the following
procedure may be used:
a. Flush away loose dirt with water.
b. Apply cleaning solution with a rag, sponge or soft bristle brush.
c. To remove stubborn oil and grease, use a cloth dampened with naptha.
d. Where exhaust stains exist, allow solution to remain on the surface longer.
e. Any good automotive wax may be used to preserve the 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.
2-26.
CLEANING WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS:
a. Remove dirt, mud, etc., from exterior surfaces with clean water.
b. Wash with mild soap and warm water, or an aircraft plastic cleaner using a soft cloth or sponge
and a straight rubbing motion. Do not rub surfaces harshly.
c. Remove oil and grease with a cloth moistened with kerosene.
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 using jeweler's rouge to rub out the scratch.
Smooth both sides and apply wax.
f.
To improve visibility through windshield and windows during flights through rain, a rain repellent
such as REPCON should be applied to the windshield and windows. The surfaces of the windshield and win-
dows treated becomes so smooth that water beads up and readily flows off the surface. Apply this product in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (Refer to Table II-III. Consumable Materials for
Specifications and Manufacturer's address.)
2-27. CLEANING HEADLINER, SIDE PANELS AND SEATS:
a. Clean headliner, side panels, and seats with a stiff bristle brush and vacuum where necessary.
Revised: February 28, 1995
NOTE
CAUTION
Solvent cleaners require adequate ventilation.
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