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
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Feb 28/07
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12-00-00
(2) Wheels and Brakes
CAUTION: DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY WASH EQUIPMENT. ITS USE CAN
INJECT SOAP SOLUTION AND WATER INTO THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND
OTHER INTERNAL CAVITIES RESULTING IN CORROSION AND REDUCED
SERVICE LIFE.
(a) Hand wash wheels and brakes with a mild soap and water solution.
(b) Rinse with low pressure spray.
(c) Lubricate gear per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00.
F. Surface Deice Equipment
The deice boots should be cleaned when the aircraft is washed using a mild soap and water
solution.
In cold weather, wash the boots with the airplane inside a warm hangar if possible. If the cleaning is
to be done outdoors, heat the soap and water solution before taking it out to the airplane. If difficulty
is encountered with the water freezing on boots, direct a flow of warm air along the region being
cleaned, using a portable type ground heater.
As an alternate cleaning solvent, use benzol or non-leaded gasoline. Moisten the cleaning cloth in
the solvent, scrub lightly and then with a clean dry cloth, wipe dry so that the cleaner does not have
time to soak into the rubber.
CAUTION: PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SUCH AS THESE ARE INJURIOUS TO RUBBER AND
THEREFORE SHOULD BE USED SPARINGLY IF AT ALL.
When deice boots are clean, a coating of B.F. Goodrich Icex should be applied. Icex is compounded
to lower the strength of adhesion between ice and rubber surface of the deice boots.
G. Interior
NOTE: It is best to test the cleaner on an inconspicuous portion of the fabric to test for
discoloration. Also avoid soaking or harsh rubbing.
(1) Vinyl interior surfaces may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap and water solution.
(2) Leather may be cleaned with a mild hand soap and water solution or with a saddle soap.
Follow the precautions which apply to the cleaning of any fine leather product. Avoid saturation
and never use detergents or harsh cleaning solutions on leather.
CAUTION: USE OF COMMON HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS AND POLISHES ON WOOD
LAMINATED SURFACES COULD BE VERY HARMFUL.
(3) Wood laminated surfaces should be maintained using only a high grade furniture wax.
(4) All upholstery fabrics are Scotchguard treated and may be cleaned as follows:
Spilled oily and watery liquids will generally bead up on the fabric and can be blotted away
leaving little or no stain. Blot spills up as quickly as possible with an absorbent cloth, tissue or
sponge. If the material is a solid or semi-solid, such as butter, remove the excess by gently
scraping with a table knife. Often, blotting will remove all traces of stain but if the staining agent
is not completely removed by blotting, the following techniques are suggested:
(5) Water-based stains such as ketchup, milk, ice cream, coffee:
(a) Wipe the stain with a cloth wet with water containing a detergent or ammonia (4 fluid
ounces of ammonia to one gallon of water). Repeat if necessary.
(b) Oil based stains such as salad dressing, butter or mayonnaise may be removed by either
of the following procedures: