(b) Cleaning Landing Gear
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar
material over the wheel and brake assembly.
(1) Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
(2) Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of
solvent and degreaser, as desired. Where heavy grease and
dirt deposits have collected, it may be necessary to brush
areas that were sprayed, in order to clean them.
(3) Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten
minutes. Then rinse the gear with additional solvent and
allow to dry.
(4) Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch
pan.
(5) Lubricate the gear in accordance with the Lubrication
Chart in the PA-38-112 Service Manual.
(c) Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water.
Harsh abrasives or alkaline soaps or detergents could make
scratches on painted or plastic surfaces or could cause corrosion of
metal. Cover areas where 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
bristle brush.
(3) To remove exhaust stains, allow the solution to remain on
the surface longer.
(4) To remove stubborn oil and grease, use a cloth dampened
with naphtha.
(5) Rinse all surfaces thoroughly.
(6) Any good automotive wax may be used to preserve painted
surfaces. Soft cleaning cloths or a chamois should be used
to prevent scratches when cleaning or polishing. A heavier
coating of wax on the leading surfaces will reduce the
abrasion problems in these areas.
SECTION 8
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
8-16
REVISED: JUNE 6, 1979
(b) Cleaning Landing Gear
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar
material over the wheel and brake assembly.
(1) Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
(2) Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of
solvent and degreaser, as desired. Where heavy grease and
dirt deposits have collected, it may be necessary to brush
areas that were sprayed, in order to clean them.
(3) Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten
minutes. Then rinse the gear with additional solvent and
allow to dry.
(4) Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch
pan.
(5) Lubricate the gear in accordance with the Lubrication
Chart in the PA-38-112 Service Manual.
(c) Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water.
Harsh abrasives or alkaline soaps or detergents could make
scratches on painted or plastic surfaces or could cause corrosion of
metal. Cover areas where 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
bristle brush.
(3) To remove exhaust stains, allow the solution to remain on
the surface longer.
(4) To remove stubborn oil and grease, use a cloth dampened
with naphtha.
(5) Rinse all surfaces thoroughly.
(6) Any good automotive wax may be used to preserve painted
surfaces. Soft cleaning cloths or a chamois should be used
to prevent scratches when cleaning or polishing. A heavier
coating of wax on the leading surfaces will reduce the
abrasion problems in these areas.
SECTION 8
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
8-16
REVISED: JUNE 6, 1979
