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SECTION 8
HAND/SERV/MAINT
8.35 CLEANING (CONTINUED)
(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
(3) Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten
(4) Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch pan.
(5) Lubricate the gear in accordance with the Lubrication Chart.
(c) 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 solutions could cause
damage. To wash the airplane, use the following procedure:
Do not direct any stream of water or cleaning
solutions at the openings in the pitot head, static
ports, alternate static ports or fuselage belly drains.
(1) Flush away loose dirt with water.
(2) Apply cleaning solution with a soft cloth, a sponge or a
(3) To remove exhaust stains, allow the solution to remain
(4) To remove stubborn oil and grease, use a cloth dampened
(5) Rinse all surfaces thoroughly.
(6) Any good automative wax may be used to preserve
REPORT: VB-1710
8-18
CAUTION
Do not brush the micro switches.
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.
minutes. Then rinse the gear with additional solvent and
allow to dry.
soft bristle brush.
on the surface longer.
with naphtha.
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.
CAUTION
ISSUED: FEBRUARY 23, 1999
PA-46-350P, MALIBU
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