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
(3) Remove oil and grease with a cloth dampened with Plexiglas Polish and Cleaner, P/N 403D or
similar substance conforming to Federal Specification (P-P-560) or kerosene.
(4) Rinse windows thoroughly and dry with soft lint-free cloth.
(5) A superficial scratch or mar in plastic can be removed by polishing out the scratch with
jeweler's rouge.
(6) When windows are clean, apply a thin coat of polishing wax. Rub lightly with a soft cloth. Do
not apply wax to heated windshields with electrical heating elements.
(7) Apply REPCON repellent or equivalent to windows and windshield to improve visibility during
flights through rain. Apply only according to manufacturer’s instructions. (Refer to 91-10-00,
Consumable Materials.)
D. Pilot's Windshield
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.
The surface of the pilot's windshield should be cleaned in a manner that will protect the special
water repellent coating.
(1) Flush with clean water to remove excessive amounts of dirt and other substances. Adhered
particles should be dislodged using fingers or fingernails.
(2) Use only clean materials such as a soft cloth or clean sponge or soft paper towel (such as
Kaydry® Wipers). Wash with a 50/50 solution of isopropanol and water. Alternative cleaning
solutions that can be used if isopropanol is not available include:
(a) 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and water.
(b) Mild liquid detergents (such as Ivory Dishwashing Liquid or Joy® Dishwashing Liquid
mixed 1/4 oz. per gallon of water).
(c) Windex® Glass Cleaner
NOTE: Do not use any abrasive materials (such as pumice or any strong acids or bases
as these materials may damage the coating.
(3) Flush thoroughly with clean water and dry. Wipe dry with strokes in one direction using only
clean materials such as a damp soft cloth, damp sponge, or soft paper towel (such as Kaydry®
Wipers).
NOTE: Do not apply any polish or wax to the glass surface.
E. Landing Gear
(1) Struts and Torque Links
Before cleaning landing gear struts and torque links, place plastic cover or similar material over
wheel and brake assembly.
(a) Place can under gear to catch waste.
(b) Spray (low pressure only) or brush gear area, as required, with solvent or mixture of
solvent and degreaser.
(c) Allow solvent to remain on gear for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse gear with additional solvent and
allow to dry.
(d) Remove cover from wheel and remove catch can.
(e) Lubricate gear per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00.