TBM
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
700
SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
Page 8.8.2
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
PAINTED SURFACES
Refer to Maintenance Manual for the products and procedures to apply.
PROPELLER CARE
Preflight inspection of propeller blades for nicks and cleaning them
occasionally with a cloth soaked with soapy water to clean off grass and bug
stains will assure long blade life. Small nicks on the propeller, particularly
near the tips and on the leading edges, should be dressed out as soon as
possible since these nicks produce stress concentrations, and if not
removed, may result in cracks. Never use an alkaline cleaner on the blades ;
remove grease and dirt.
ENGINE CARE
Refer to Maintenance Manual for the procedures to follow.
INTERIOR CARE
To remove dust and loose dirt from the upholstery and carpet, clean the
interior regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
For additional information, refer to Maintenance Manual.