Specifications
CHEROKEE
SIX,3OO
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:
a.
Flush
away
loose
dirt
with water.
b.
Apply
cleaning
solution
with a soft
cloth, a
sponge
or
a
soft
bristle
brush.
c.
To
remove exhaust stains,
allow
the solution
to
remain
on
the
surface
longer.
d. To remove
stubborn
oil and
grease,
use
a
cloth
dampened
with naphtha.
e.
Rinse
all surfaces
thoroughly.
f.
Any
good
automotive
wax rnay 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.
CLEANING WINDSHIELD
AND
WINDOWS
a. Remove
dirt,
mud
and
other loose
particles
from
exterior surfaces
with
clean
water.
b. Wash
with mild soap
and warm
water
or with aircraft
plastic
cleaner. Use
a
soft
cloth
or
sponge
in a
straight back and forth motion. Do not
rub
harshly
c. Remove oil
and
grease
with a
cloth
moistened
with kerosene.
CAUTION
Do
not use
gasoline,
alcohol,
benzene,
carbon
tetrachloride,
thinner,
acetone,
or
window
cleaning
sprays.
d.
After
cleaning
plastic
surfaces,
apply a thin
coat of
hard
polishing
wax.
Rub
lightly
with a soft
cloth. Do not
use a
circular
motion.
e. A
severe
scratch
or mar in
plastic
can be
removed by
rubbing
out
the scratch
with
jeweler's
rouge. Smooth both sides
and apply
wax.
CLEANING
HEADLINER,
SIDE PANELS AND
SEATS
a. Clean
headliner, side
panels,
and
seats with
a
stiff
bristle
brush,
and vacuum
where necessary.
b.
Soiled
upholstery, except leather,
may
be
cleaned
with
a
good
upholstery
cleaner
suitable for
the
material.
Carefully
follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Avoid
soaking or harsh rubbing.
CAUTION
Solvent cleaners
require
adequate
ventilation.
c. Leather
should
be
cleaned with
saddle
soap
or
a mild hand
soap and water.
HANDLING AND
SERVICING
ISSUED:
JULY
12,1913
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