Piper Aircraft Corporation Malibu Mirage PA-46-350P, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
GENERAL
This chapter covers all routine servicing of airplane, scheduled and non-scheduled, including
replenishment of fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, oxygen, tire pressure, lubrication requirements, servicing of
oleo struts with air and oil, etc. Pay special attention to all WARNINGS or CAUTIONS.
1. Aircraft Finish Care
WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, KEROSENE, ALCOHOL, BENZENE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,
THINNER, ACETONE OR WINDOW CLEANING SPRAYS TO CLEAN AIRPLANE.
The entire airplane is carefully finished inside and out to assure maximum service life. The external
surfaces are coated with durable polyurethane enamel.
A. Dupont Imron 6000 Paint System
CAUTION: FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE PROPER "FINISH CARE" GUIDELINES MAY RESULT
IN DAMAGE OR LOSS OF SHINE OF THE AIRCRAFT PAINT. IMPROPER CARE
MAY ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY REGARDING THE AIRCRAFT FINISH.
Piper aircraft delivered in 1999 and later (i.e. - Mirage S/N’s 4636187 and up ), use the new Dupont
Imron 6000 paint system. The guidelines outlined below must be followed to prevent damage to the
finish and ensure long paint life.
(1) For the first 30 days after painting:
(a) Hand wash the aircraft often. Use fresh water only.
(b) Avoid parking under trees or places where birds roost. If sap, bird droppings, or insect
remains are discovered, rinse them off immediately. (Sap, bird droppings, or insect
remains will damage the paint during this period.)
(2) For the first 120 days after painting:
(a) To remove heavy soil, use mild liquid soap. Never use detergent.
(b) DO NOT WAX THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN 120 DAYS OF PAINTING!
(3) For long term paint finish protection:
(a) Park in a sheltered area whenever possible.
(b) Never use a scraper to remove ice or snow from painted surfaces.
(c) Never let avgas, oil, or hydraulic fluid stand on painted surfaces. (This will permanently
damage the finish.)
(d) Never wash the aircraft in the hot sun.
(e) Never wipe the finish with a dry cloth, always use fresh water.
(f) Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemicals, abrasive wax, or brushes.
(g) Have paint nicks or scratches touched up as soon as possible to maintain the aircraft's
corrosion protection.
To summarize, Piper aircraft using the new Dupont paint system need special attention in the early
days of ownership.