A minimum of five pounds tension (pull) shall be required to remove the test strip. If less than five pounds is
required, then acceptability of the boot adhesion shall be based on the following tests:
1. Carefully tilt one corner of boot in question sufficiently to attach a spring clamp.
2. Attach a spring scale to this clamp and pull with force 180° to the surface and in such a direction t hat the
boot tends to be removed on the diagonal.
3. If a force of five pounds per inch of width can be exerted under these conditions,. the installation shall be
considered satisfactory. Remember, the width increases as the corner peels back.
4. Re-cement corner following previous procedure.
5. Failure to meet this requirement shall result in reinstallation of the boot.
— Note —
Possible reasons for failure are: dirty surfaces, cement not reactivated properly,
cement not mixed thoroughly. Corrosion of the metal skin may occur if good
adhesion is not attained, especially around rivet heads and metal skin splices.
If these adhesion requirements are met, the airplane may be flown immediately. Do not inflate deicers within
12 hours of installation or until adhesion strength of 8 to 10 pounds is obtained.
DEICER BOOT MAINTENANCE.
Clean deicers when the airplane is washed with 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 the
boots, direct a blast of warm air along the region being cleaned, using a portable type ground heater.
ICEX APPLICATION.
B. F. Goodrich Icex is silicone base material specifically compounded to lower the strength of adhesion
between ice and the rubber surfaces of airplane deicers. Icex will not harm rubber and offers added ozone
protection.
Properly applied and renewed at recommended intervals. Icex provides a smooth polished film that evens out
the microscopic irregularities on the surface of rubber parts. Ice formations have less chance to cling. Ice is
removed faster and cleaner when deicers are operated.
It should be emphasized that Icex is not a cure-all for icing problems. Icex will not prevent or remove ice
formations. Its only function is to keep ice from initially getting a strong foothold, thus making removal easier.
One 16 ounce pressurized can of Icex will cover deicer surfaces of the average light twin-engine plane
approximately three times. It is also available in quart cans (unpressurized).
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3 0 - 1 3 - 1 5
Page 30-18
Revised: May 15, 1989
2D22
PIPER AIRCRAFT
Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...