Flight Manual STEMME S6
Doc.-No.:P400-006.000 E Page: 8-9 Revision: ---
Date of Issue: 07. October 2008 Date of Rev.: --.--.----
• Keep the static-pressure-ports and dynamic-pressure-ports free of dirt and
water. Check regularly.
• Use commercial rinsing-agents or soap-suds only rarely to remove tough
dirt.
• Benzines and alcohols may be used briefly (for example to remove
contamination at the exhaust-gas-outlet). NEVER use chlorinated
hydrocarbons (tri-, tetra, per- or similar)!
• For finish-care and conservation, use silicone-free polishes without
abrasives.
Polishing:
• Clean the surface with fresh water and a sponge. Let it dry afterwards.
• Spread a small amount of polish of the type „Rapid Grade G6“ and fresh
water onto the surface. Afterwards buff the surface with a grind-applicator of
the type „G-Mop M14“ at approx. 1500 RPM.
• After removing the scatches caused by the sandpaper and the grind-
applicator, clean the surface with fresh water. The continue the process with
polish of the type „Regular Grade G3“.
• To reach the highest-quality finish (optional), clean the surface and grind-
applicator again with fresh water. The continue the process with polish of the
type „Extra Fine Grade G10“.
• Clean the surface with fresh water, a sponge and a bit of acetone (if
necessary). Afterwards, let it dry.
After polishing, the surface must not be dull. Otherwise, the polishing-process
must be repeated again.
8.5.2 Canopy
• To wash the canopy, use a soft, clean and scratch-free sponge or rag.
• Clean the cabin-canopy with plexiglass-cleaners, if available. Else use clear
water. To dry, use a clean leather-rag. Never rub on dry plexiglas!
• To remove small scratches, special plexiglas-polishes are available. Never
use solvents!
• Interior and exterior surfaces of the canopy should be treated in the same
manner.