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LANDING GEAR CARE.
Cessna Dealer's mechanics have been trained in the proper adjust
ment and rigging procedures on the aircraft hydrauliC system. To as
sure trouble-free gear operation, have your Cessna Dealer check the
gear regularly and make any necessary adjustments. Only properly
trained mechanics should attempt to repair or adjust the landing gear.
INTERIOR CARE.
To remove dust and loose dirt from the upholstery fabric and carpet,
clean the interior regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Blot up any spilled liquid promptly, with cleanSing tissue or rags.
Don't pat the spot; press the blotting material firmly and hold
it
for sev
eral seconds. Continue blotting until no more liquid is taken up. Scrape
off
sticky materials with a dull knife, then spot-clean the area.
Olly spots may be cleaned with household spot removers, used spar
ingly. Before using any solvent, read the instructions on the container
and test it on an obscure place on the fabric to
be
cleaned. Never satu
rate the fabric with a volatile solvent;
it
may damage the padding and
backing materials.
Soiled upholstery fabric and carpet may be cleaned with foam-type
detergent, used according to the manufacturer's instructions. To mini
mize wetting the fabric, keep the foam as dryas possible and remove
it
with a vacuum cleaner.
If
your airplane is equipped with leather seating, cleaning of the
seats is accomplished USing a soft cloth or sponge dipped in mild soap
suds. The soap suds, used sparingly, will remove traces of dirt and
grease. The soap should be removed with a clean damp cloth.
The plastic trim, headliner, instrument panel and control knobs need
only be wiped off with a damp cloth. Oil and grease on the control wheel
and control knobs can be removed with a cloth moistened with Stoddard
solvent. Volatile solvents, such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of
windshield, must never
be
used since they soften and craze the plastic.
Radio and autopilot faceplates are finished with a suede coating which
produces a soft, rich appearance and warm feel comparable to suede.
Unlike suede leather, dust and dirt marks can be removed easily with a
damp sponge. Remove non- greasy stains with a liquid cleaner such as
"Mr. Clean", "Handy Andy", "LestoH", "Liquid Ajax", or "Cinch" .
Greasy stains can be removed with a naptha-dampened sponge, scrub
brush or lint-free cloth.
FLYABLE STORAGE.
Aircraft which are not in daily flight should have the engines started
and warmed up at least once each week. In damp climates and in storage
areas where the daily temperature variation can cause condensation, the
warm-up operation should be accomplished more frequently. Warming
up the engine replaces oil which has drained from surfaces of internal
parts while standing idle. Warm-up should
be
accomplished at a throttle
setting necessary to produce an oil temperature within the lower green
arc range.
NOTE
Excessive ground operation is to be avoided so that
maximum cylinder head temperatures are not ex
ceeded.
Engine warm-up also helps to eliminate excessive accumulations of
water in the fuel system and other airspaces in the engine. Keep fuel
tanks full to minimize condensation in the tanks. Keep the battery fully
charged to prevent the electrolyte from freezing in cold weather.
If
the
aircraft is to be stored temporarily, or indefinitely, refer to the Ser
vice Manual for proper storage procedures.
INSPECTION SERVICE AND INSPECTION PERIODS.
With your airplane you will receive an OWner's Service Policy. Cou
pons attached to the policy entitle you to an initial inspection and the first
100-hour inspection at no charge.
If
you take delivery from your Dealer,
he will perform the initial inspection before delivery of the airplane to
you.
If
you pick up the airplane at the factory, plan to take it to your
Dealer reasonably soon,after you take delivery on
it.
This will permit
him to check
it
over and to make any minor adjustments that may appear
necessary. Also, plan an inspedion by your Dealer at 100 hours or 180
days, whichever comes first. This inspection also is performed by your
Dealer for you at no charge. While these important inspections will
be
per
formed for you by any Cessna Dealer, in most cases you will prefer to have
the Dealer from whom you purchased the airplane accomplish this work.
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