MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
Handling Servicing
and Maintenance
Original
8–34
Fuselage Exterior Cleaning
NOTE
: Avoid directing high pressure concentrations of soap and/or clean water toward
engine air intake areas, instrument static source ports and main rotor swashplate
bearings.
NOTE
: Check and drain, if moisture present, the static system drain valves after the
aircraft has been washed or exposed to rain or snow and any time the airspeed
or altimeter indicators are showing sporadic readings.
(Ref. Figure 8−6 and
Figure 8−7 ).
Clean helicopter exterior, including fiberglass/kevlar components, when nec,
essary, use solution of clean water and mild soap.
Transparent Plastic
Transparent Plastic Cleaning
Clean outside surfaces of plastic panels by rinsing with clean water and rub,
bing lightly with palm of hand.
Use mild soap and water solution or aircraft type plastic cleaner to remove
oil spots and similar residue.
Never attempt to dry plastic panels with cloth. To do so causes
any abrasive particles lying on plastic to scratch or dull surface.
Wiping with dry cloth also builds up an electrostatic charge that
attracts dust particles from air.
After dirt is removed from surface of plastic, rinse with clean water and let
air−dry.
Clean inside surfaces of plastic panels by using aircraft type plastic cleaner
and tissue quality paper wipers.
8–7. COCKPIT DOOR REMOVAL
The cockpit doors have a release mechanism that may be used as an alternate means
of exiting the aircraft as well as providing a means to remove the door.
Cockpit Door Removal (Ref. Figure 8−20):
Disengage gas strut from cockpit floor attachment.
NOTE
: Fit between socket end of strut and ball end of ball stud is by interference.
Removal of strut from its attachment requires a snap action motion to pull away
the socket end from the ball stud.
Disengage door latching mechanism to open cockpit door assembly by pushing
on the door release handle.
CAUTION