Storage; General; Maintenance Practices; Temporary Storage - 30 To 90 Days - Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual

3 STORAGE

3.1 GENERAL

The procedures outlined in this chapter must be followed if it is expected that the aircraft will
remain inactive for longer than 30 days.

3.2 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

3.2.1 TEMPORARY STORAGE - 30 to 90 Days

a. Park and moor the airplane.
b. Apply engine preservation. Refer to the latest edition of Textron Lycoming
Service Letter SL L180.
c. Fill the fuel tanks completely. Check for water accumulation each week.
d. Wipe the tires with dry cloth, and treat them with tire protector spray. Mark the
tire positions and date with chalk. Turn the wheels and check air pressure
regularly.
e. Remove the battery (Refer to 24-00) and ELT battery (Refer to 05-10) and store
in accordance with standard practices. Clean the battery compartment and the
battery cable terminals to neutralize any battery acid that may be present.
f. Lubricate according to lubrication schedule. (Refer to 12-20)
g. Clean the propeller in accordance with propeller's manufacturer's instructions to
remove dirt, oil, and bug accumulation.
h. Clean and cover the instruments and panel. Observe any additional precautions
recommended by the various manufacturers of the avionics and the instruments.
i. Clean and install protective covers on the seats.
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 05/20/08
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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