SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 8.8.1
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
8.8 -- AIRPLANE CLEANING AND CARE
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
The windshield and windows should be cleaned with an airplane windshield
cleaner.
NOTE :
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for products and procedures to apply.
Apply the cleaner sparingly with soft cloths and rub with moderate pressure
until all dirt, oil scum and bug stains are removed. Allow the cleaner to dry,
then wipe it off with soft flannel cloth.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ON, OR FOR
CLEANING WINDOWS : METHANOL, METHYLATED ALCOHOL,
GASOLINE, BENZENE, XYLENE, METHYL--ETHYL--KETONE,
ACETONE, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, LACQUER PAINT
THINNERS, COMMERCIAL OR HOUSEHOLD WINDOW CLEANING
SPRAYS. IN CASE OF DOUBT CONCERNING A PRODUCT, DO NOT
USE IT.
DURING CLEANING OPERATION, AVOID WEARING OBJECTS SUCH
AS RING, WATCH, BRACELET AND EXERCISE CARE TO PREVENT
BUTTONS, BUCKLES AND ANY HARD OBJECTS FROM TOUCHING
THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WINDOWS.
ADHESIF TAPES OTHER THAN MINNESOTA 3M SHALL NOT BE
USED ON ACRYLIC SURFACES.
NEVER USE BUFFING MACHINES AS EXCESSIVE FORCES OR
SPEEDS MIGHT PRODUCE REDHIBITORY DEFECTS
Follow by carefully washing with a mild detergent and plenty of water. Rinse
thoroughly, then dry with a clean moist chamois. Do not rub the plastic with a
dry cloth since this builds up an electrostatic charge which attracts dust.
Waxing will finish the cleaning operation. A thin, even coat of wax polished
out by hand with clean soft flannel cloth will fill in minor scratches and help
prevent further scratching.
Do not use a canvas cover on the windshield unless freezing rain or sleet is
anticipated since the cover may scratch the plastic surface.