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
PAGE 2
Feb 28/07
1I10
12-00-00
B. Cleaning
CAUTION: IF PAINT IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OLD, SEE “DUPONT IMRON 6000 PAINT
SYSTEM,” ABOVE.
CAUTION: 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.
The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water solution. Harsh abrasives or alkaline
soaps or detergents could scratch painted or plastic surfaces or corrode metal. Cover areas where
a cleaning solution could cause damage. To wash the airplane use the following procedure:
(1) Flush away loose dirt with water.
(2) Apply cleaning solution with a soft cloth, a sponge or a soft brush.
(3) To remove exhaust stains, allow the solution to remain on the surface longer.
(4) To remove stubborn oil and grease stains, use a soft cloth dampened with naphtha.
(5) Rinse all surfaces thoroughly.
(6) Any good automotive wax may be used to protect and preserve painted surfaces. Soft cleaning
cloths or a chamois should be used to prevent scratches when cleaning or polishing. A heavier
coat of wax on leading surfaces will reduce the abrasion problems in these areas. Refer to
surface de-ice cleaning procedures.
2. Cleaning
A. Exterior Surfaces - see “Aircraft Finish Care,” above, and “Windshields and Windows,” below.
B. Engine Compartment
Before cleaning the engine compartment:
(1) Place a pan under the engine to catch waste.
CAUTION: DO NOT SPRAY SOLVENT IN TO THE ALTERNATOR(S), STARTER, AIR
INTAKE, AND ALTERNATE AIR INLETS.
(2) With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush the engine with solvent or a mixture of
solvent and degreaser, as desired. It may be necessary to brush areas that were sprayed
where heavy grease and dirt deposits have collected in order to clean them.
(3) Allow the solvent to remain on the engine from five to ten minutes, then rinse the engine clean
with additional solvent and allow to dry.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE UNTIL THE EXCESS SOLVENT HAS
EVAPORATED OR OTHERWISE BEEN REMOVED.
(4) Lubricate controls, bearing surfaces, etc, per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00.
C. Windshield and Windows (Except Pilot's Windshield, see below.)
WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, ALCOHOL, BENZENE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,
THINNER, ACETONE, STRONG SOLVENTS OR WINDOW CLEANING SPRAYS. DO
NOT USE PLASTIC CLEANER ON HEATED GLASS WINDSHIELDS.
CAUTION: USE ONLY WATER AND MILD SOAP WHEN CLEANING THE HEATED
WINDSHIELD. USE OF ANY OTHER CLEANING AGENT OR MATERIAL MAY
CAUSE DISTORTION OR DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD COATINGS.
(1) Remove dirt, mud and other loose particles from exterior surfaces with clean water.
(2) Wash interior and exterior window surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Use a soft cloth or
sponge in a straight back and forth motion. Do not rub harshly.