HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE CESSNA MODEL 208B G1000

CLEANING AND CARE WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS

The windshield and windows are constructed of cast acrylic. The surface hardness of
acrylic is approximately equal to that of copper or brass. Do not use a canvas cover on
the windshield unless freezing rain or sleet is anticipated. Canvas covers may scratch
the plastic surface. When cleaning and waxing the windshield and windows, use only
the following prescribed methods and materials.
The following procedures provide the most current information regarding cleaning and
servicing windshields and windows. Improper cleaning or use of unapproved cleaning
agents can cause damage to these surfaces.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ; CAUTION:
Windshields and windows can be easily damaged by improper handling and cleaning
techniques. 1. Place airplane inside hangar or in shaded area and allow to cool from
heat of sun’s direct rays.2. Using clean (preferably running) water, flood the surface.
Use bare hands with no jewelry to feel and dislodge any dirt or abrasive materials.
3. Using a mild soap or detergent (such as a dishwashing liquid) in water, wash the
surface. Again, use only the bare hand to provide rubbing force. (A clean cloth may be
used to transfer the soap solution to the surface, but extreme care must be exercised to
prevent scratching the surface.)4. On acrylic windshields and windows, if soils which
cannot be removed by a mild detergent, Type II aliphatic naphtha appliedwith a soft
clean cloth may be used as a cleaning solvent. Be sure to frequently refold the cloth to
avoid redepositing soil and/orscratching the windshield and windows with any abrasive
particles.5. Rinse surface thoroughly with clean fresh water and dry with a clean cloth.
CAUTION;Do not use any of the following on, or for cleaning, windshields and windows:
methanol, denatured alcohol, gasoline, benzene, xylene, MEK, acetone,
carbon tetrachloride, lacquer thinners, commercial or household window cleaning
sprays. When in doubt about any product, do not use it.
6. Hard polishing wax should be applied to acrylic surfaces. (The wax has an index of
refraction nearly the same as transparent acrylic and will tend to mask any shallow
scratches).
7. Acrylic surfaces may be polished using a polish meeting Federal Specification P-P-
560 applied per the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION;On acrylic surfaces, use only rain repellents that conform to specification
MIL-W-6882. Refer to the Materials For Acrylic Windshields and Windows chart
for specific rain repellent products approved by Cessna.
NOTE;When applying or removing wax or polish, use a clean soft cloth.
8. Windshields may have rain repellent applied per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Caution must be used not to get rain repellent on painted surfaces surrounding the
windshield.

CAUTION : Utilization of the following techniques will help minimize windshield and
window crazing.
1. Keep all surfaces of windshields and windows clean.
2. If desired, wax acrylic surfaces.3. Carefully cover all surfaces during any painting,
powerplant cleaning or other procedure that calls for the use of any type of solvents or
chemicals. 4. Do not park or store the airplane where it might be subjected to direct
contact with or vapors from: methanol, denatured alcohol, gasoline, benzene, xylene,
MEK, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, lacquer thinners, commercial or household window
cleaning sprays, paint strippers, or other types of solvents.5. Do not use solar screens
or shields installed on inside of airplane or leave sunvisors up against windshield. The
reflected heat from these items causes elevated temperatures which accelerate crazing.
6. Do not use power drill motor or powered device to clean, polish, or wax surfaces.