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OPERATORS MANUAL
MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS
M2OC 20-1 1 4 7 & ON
D E C E M B E R 1974 I S S U E
SECTION V SECTION V I I
( F A A APPROVED) /
SECTION V I
Page Date
LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION
PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION
SERVICING. . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION
A l l ~ ~ i l o r m a t i o:incl
n i l l u s t r a t i o n s in t h i s manual a r e based
on t h e latest procluct information available a t t h e t i m e of
1)ut)lic~ttional)provnl. 'The right i s r e s e r v e d t o ~nalce
cliangcs :it any tillic without notice. Every etfort has been
m:itle 1 o present the m a t e r i a l i n ;L clc:ir ancl convenient
ni:lnllrr t o c ~ i a b l cyou t o u s e t h e m;i~iii:~l :is :I ready o r e -
sent:~tion:incl (*ontent recommenclations i s solic.itec1.
DESIGN FEATURES
T h e MOONEY RANGER (M20C) i s a low-wing four-
place a i r c r a f t with a r e t r a c t a b l e g e a r . A four-
cylinder engine powers the a i r c r a f t f o r economical,
high-performance flight. Licensing under F e d e r a l
Aviation Administration regulations a s s u r e s that your
Mooney m e e t s the requirements of Normal Category
aircraft.
AIRFRAME
T h e a i r f r a m e has a welded, tubular-steel cabin s t r u c -
t u r e enclosed in sheet-aluminum skins. S t r e s s e d skins
r i v e t t o main and auxiliary s p a r s in the wing, stabilizer,
and v e r t i c a l fin. The laminar-flow wing h a s full wrap-
around s k i n s with flush riveting over the forward top
two t h i r d s of the wing a r e a .
LANDING GEAR
The t r i c y c l e landing g e a r allows maximum taxi vision and
ground maneuvering. Hydraulic d i s c b r a k e s and a s t e e r -
able nose wheel aid in positive directional control during
taxiing and crosswind landings.
SPECIFICATIONS OUTLINE
POWER PLANT
T Y P E : Four- cylinder, a i r cooled, horizontally opposed,
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LANDING GEAR
T Y P E : Electrically r e t r a c t e d t r i c y c l e g e a r with rub-
ber shock d i s c s , s t e e r a b l e nose wheel, and hydraulic
disc brakes.
WheelBase . . . . . . . 5 F T 6 - 9 / 1 6 I N .
Wheel Treaci . . . . . . . . 9 F T 3/4 IN.
T i r e Size :
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . 0 0 ~5
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . 0 0 ~ 6
Tire Pressure:
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PSI
M a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PSI
ENGINE CONTROLS
o o ~ e
OPERATORS MANUAL
POWER PUNT
IGNITION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
Two integral s e a l e d s e c t i o n s c a r r y the fuel in the f o r w a r d
inboard a r e a of the wings. Full fuel capacity is 52 gallons.
T h e r e a r e sump d r a i n s at the lowest point in each t a n k f o r
taking fuel s a m p l e s t o check for sediment contamination
and condensed water accumulation. Section VII d i s c u s s e s
t h e fuel sampling procedure.
OIL SYSTEM
T h e engine h a s a full-pressure wet-sump oil s y s t e m with
an 8 q u a r t capacity. The automatic bypass control valve
r o u t e s oil flow around the ,oil cooler when operating tem-
p e r a t u r e s a r e below normal or when t h e cooling radiator
is blocked.
INSTRUMENTS
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
A l l p r i m a r y flight instruments a r e grouped on the shock-
mounted flight panel directly i n front of the pilot's s e a t .
Optional g y r o instruments may be installed in the standard
T-grouping with the attitude gyro a t top center and the
directional gyro immediately below. The standard a i r s p e e d
indicator and sensitive a l t i m e t e r c r o s s the "T". T h e stan-
d a r d t u r n coordinator and optional vertical speed indicator
at left of center complete the flight instrumentation.
FLIGHT CQNTROLS
a i l e r o n and r u d d e r con-
t r o l s y s t e m s t o a s s i s t in
l a t e r a l stability during
flight maneuvers. Control
s u r f a c e gap s e a l s mini- I'
m i z e airflow through the
hinge s l o t s and r e d u c e
drag.
FIGURE 2-2. P . C .
SYSTEM CONTROLS
POSITIVE CONTROL
T h e Mooney Positive Control ( P . C . ) s y s t e m provides
a high d e g r e e of r o l l and yaw stability, thereby en-
hancing t h e inherent wings-level flight c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
of t h e a i r c r a f t . Positive Control w i l l hold a r e a s o n -
a b l e heading over a long period of t i m e when the a i r -
c r a f t i s t r i m m e d properly. However, without the
installation of a magnetic heading lock, P . C . will not
maintain a n absolute preselected heading.
TRIM CONTROLS
For pitch t r i m control, the entire empennage pivots on
the t a i l cone attachment points t o i n c r e a s e or d e c r e a s e
t h e horizontal s t a b i l i z e r angle. This design allows flight
t r i m establishment with minimum control s u r f a c e deflec-
tion. A t r i m indicator located on the console indi-
c a t e s stabilizer t r i m position. Forward rotation of
t h e t r i m wheel l o w e r s the nose; r e a r w a r d rotation
n i s e s the nose i n flight.
WING FLAP CONTROLS
The flap control on the right of the engine control pedes-
t a l operates the electrically-actuated wide-span wing
flaps. Moving the control t o the U P position, r e t r a c t s
the flaps. T h e position of the flaps can be noted f r o m
the flap position indicator. The control has a detent
to a s s i s t the pilot in detecting the takeoff flap setting.
ELECTRICAL POWER
ALTERNATOR 8 BATTERY
A 35-ampere-hour 12 volt negative-ground s t o r a g e battery
under the left engine cowl and a 60-ampere alternator
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Push-to-reset, push-pull:
o r r o c k e r - s w i t c h circuit
b r e a k e r s protect a l l of
the electrical circuits.
Circuit b r e a k e r s auto-
matically b r e a k the
e l e c t r i c a l c u r r e n t flow
if the s y s t e m s r e c e i v e
a n overload, t h u s p r e -
venting damage t o
e l e c t r i c a l wiring. The
main c i r c u i t b r e a k e r
panel is i n t h e e x t r e m e
right panel. F i g u r e 2-3
i l l u s t r a t e s the main
circuit b r e a k e r panel
with i t s push-pull stan-
d a r d equipment circuit
b r e a k e r s . All rocker-
switch c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s
a r e at t h e bottom of FIGURE 2--3.
t h e flight panel. MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER PANEL
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LANIIING GEAR
GEAR WARNING
STALI. WARNING
ALTERNATOIT FIELD
A U'I'O1'11.OT ( O W "
INSTl{lJh1EN1'S
F U E L BOOS'I' PUMP
PITOT HEAT
STRODE 1,IC;HT
ROTATING BLACON ( O P T )
RADIO MASTFII
NAV I (Ol"1 i
COM 11 (01"I'I
NAV 11 101"1'l
'I'I~ANSl'ONI>I~~II
lOl>'l'l
AUDIO ( O P T )
2 -14
ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS
The landing g e a r lights a r e a t the top of the instrument
panel by the landing g e a r switch. Annunciator lights
CABIN LIGHTING
A n a d ~ u s t ~ l b eyetx111
le dome light illuminates the c.aI,it~
ancl a l s o s e r v e s n s a bacliup ~i)o!light for illuminating
the instrume:~t;)anel; i t s OV-OFF-DIM switch i s slight-
ly forward ancl t o the right of the dsmle light.
CABIN ENVIRONMENT
HEATING & VENTILATION SYSTEMS
T\vo ventilating systems l~roviclecabin environmental con-
trol suited t o indivittual pilot ancl passenger prefcre!~.:es.
I.'resh a i r healotl i)y the :tn;:ino r:xlt;i?rst. ml~ifler, nntl cool
a i r I'rol.r1 ail ail-scoop oil thit c:o-pilot sicle, can I)e indivicl-
u;\lly controllecl :\ntl tnixed to the clesireil temlicrnture.
T h e left s i d e f r e s h - a i r s c o o p h a s a n a d j u s t a b l e eyeball
inlet n e a r t h e p i l o t ' s k n e e .
C L m B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
CRUISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
STALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
SPINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
POSITIVE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 - 2 0
FUEL MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
INFLIGHT RESTARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
LETDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 - 2 2
BEFORE- LANDING CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
AFTER.LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 - 2 5
SHUTDOWN CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
GROUND OPERATIONS
PREFLIGHT
In addition t o completing the preflight check, visually in-
spect a l l of t h e a i r w a f t exterior prior t o each flight with
particular attention t o detection of loose r i v e t s and dents.
When checking under the a i r c r a f t , look for fuel and oil
leaks indicated by oil r u n s or fuel dye s t a i n s .
PREFLIGHT CHECK
1. Ignition Switch--OFF.
Master Switch--ON t o check outside lights,
then O F F .
Fuel Selector Drain--Selector handle on R ; pull
r i n g and hold for five seconcls. Repeat pr ocedure
with selector handle on L.
3. Empennage--CHECK.
Remove a l l i c e , snow, or f r o s t .
5. Wing Skins--CHECK.
F l a p and Attach Points--CHECK.
Aileron and Attach Points- -CHECK.
Wing Tip and Navigation Light- - CHECK.
Remove a l l i c e , snow, or f r o s t .
BEFORE STARTING
After everyone h a s entered the a i r c r a f t , c l o s e and latch
t h e door. Be s u r e a l l baggage i s s e c u r e and that a l l
n e c e s s a r y c h a r t s , computers, and other loose i t e m s a r e
aboard and s e c u r e l y stowed s o that they will not be
thrown about t h e cabin if rough a i r is encountered in
flight. See that a l l safety belts a r e fastened and that
t h e s e a t s a r e adjusted and locked in comfortable posi-
tions. With t h e pilot's s e a t properly s e t , you should be
able t o fully deflect a l l flight controls. Be s u r e t h e r e i s
a flashlight a b o a r d for night flights.
7. Propeller-- HIGH R P M .
9. Boost Pump--OFF.
11. Radios--ALL O F F .
STARTING
Before starting the engine, make s u r e the surrounding
a r e a is c l e a r . It i s good p r a c t i c e t o call "CLEAR"
before engaging the s t a r t e r , and t o d i r e c t the propel-
l e r blast t o a n open a r e a before running up the engine.
T o prevent prcpeller damage, keep engine RPM low
when operating on loose gravel.
3. A n n u ~ ~ c i a t o1,ights-
r IyRESS t o TEST.
5. E l e c t r i c Fuei Pump--ON.
3.
4.
5.
--
E l e c t r i c Fuel Pump--OFF
OPERATORS M A N U A L
BEFORE-TAKEOFF CHECK
1. Flight Controls--CHECK f o r unrestricted t r a v e l .
5. Flight Instruments--CHECK.
6. Engine Instruments--CHECK.
1. ~ r o p e l l e r - j 4 ? ~INCREASE.
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3. Flap Indicator--TAKEOFF o r a s d e s i r e d .
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
TAKEOFF
When r e a d y f o r takeoff, apply power slowly to avoid
picking up loose stones, e t c . , with the p r o p e l l e r .
(On s h o r t fields you may prefer to hold the b r a k e s un-
t i l gaining full p o w e r . ) As the a i r c r a f t a c c e l e r a t e s
continue increasing power until reaching full throttle.
Have the control friction lock tight enough t o prevent
throttle c r e e p .
After takeoff:
(1) Apply the b r a k e s t o stop wheel rotation.
(2) R e t r a c t the g e a r .
(3) R e t r a c t the flaps.
(4) Establish climb- out attitude.
(5) T u r n off the e l e c t r i c fuel pump a t a safe altitude
and check the fuel p r e s s u r e indication t o insure
that the engine-driven fuel pump i s nlaintaining
fuel p r e s s u r e .
CLIMB
An enroute climb speed of 115-120 M P H (100-104 Knots)
IAS i s recommended for improved engine cooling and
forward visibility. The speed for maximum r a t e of
climb i~ a straight-line variation froill 100 M P H \ ( 87
Knots) IAS a t s,ea Ievel (decreasing approximately one
CRUISE
Careful and detailed flight planning f o r each t r i p will in-
c r e a s e operating efficiency. The weather, r o u t e , load
and s t a r t i n g and a r r i v a l t i m e will affect altitude s e l e c -
tion and o v e r - a l l flight efficiency.
WARNING: Operate t h i s a i r c r a f t a s a N o r m a l
Category a i r p l a n e in compliance with the opera-
ting limitations s t a t e d in the f o r m of p l a c a r d s ,
markings, and manuals. Do not attempt maneu-
ver s involving full application of rudder, e l e v a t o r s ,
o r a i l e r o n s above 132 MPH (115 Knots) CAS. No
aerobatic maneuvers including spins a r e approved.
STALLS
The stall c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of the airplane a r e conventional
and rapid r e c o v e r y f r o m a s t a l l i s affected by r e l e a s i n g
elevator back p r e s s u r e and applying power . Power - off
s t a l l s p e e d s at various bank angles a r e presented in Sec-
tion VI.
POSITIVE CONTROL
Positive Control will hold an approximate heading over a
period of t i m e : however, it will not hold an esact heading
without the installation of a magnetic Ileacling l o c l ~ To
checlc for a P . C. m~~lfuiiction while in flight, f i r s t esta-
blish a inoderate I~anlr;then, r e l e a s e the controls to s e e
if the a i r c r a f t will r e t u r n to straight wings-level flight a s
indicatecl by tlie artificial horizon, Repeat the ~ ~ r o c e d u r e
with a turn i n the opposite direction. Slu:;<isl~, e r r a t i c ,
or incomplete banli recovery warns of a ~nalfunctionin
the 1'. C . s y s t e n i .
FUEL MANAGEMENT
P r o p e r fuel n~nnagementduring flight will help maintain
l a t e r a l t r i m and ill a l s o s e r v e as a fuel cluantity check.
After takeoff with both tailks full, use fuel from one tanlr
f o r one hour: then, switch t o the other tank and note the
t i m e . Use a l l the fuel f r o m the second tank. The relnain-
illg fuel endurance in the f i r s t tank can be calculatecl f r o m
t h e t i m e it took t o deplete the secolld tank, l e s s one hour.
You must r e m e m h e r , however, that t h i s eudurance cnl-
culating ~)roceclurecan be relied upon only if power and
mixture renlain the s a m e aild a n allowallce i s lnade for the
e x t r a fuel used during clinlb. F o r estimation purposes,
coilsider fuel consu111l)tion tluriilg a full-power climb t o
b e 4 0 percent higher than that of best-power c r u i s e , and
50 percent higher than that of best-erol:omy c r u i s e .
IN FLIGHT RESTARTING
1. Propeller--HIGH RPM.
4. Boost Pump--ON.
5. Throttle--OPEN 1/4 t r a v e l .
BEFORE-LANDING CHECK
1. Seat Belts--FASTENED.
3. E l e c t r i c Fuel Pump--ON.
5. C a r b u r e t o r Heat--FULL ON.
7. P r o p e l l e r - - FULL INCREASE.
9. Flaps--As required.
10. T r i m - - A s required.
LANDING
Ordinarily, you should complete the Before- Landing
Check 011 the downwind leg. T o allow for a safe m a r -
gin above s t a l l speed throughout approach, hold air-
speed above 99, MPH (78 Kilots) until the flaps a r e
lowered. ~ e g l f e eof flap deflection needed will vary
AFTER LANDING
1. E l e c t r i c a l F u e l Pump--OFF.
2. C a r b u r e t o r Heat--OFF.
3. Wing Flaps--RETRACT.
4. Stabilizer Trim--TAKEOFF.
3. E l e c t r i c a l Switches--OFF.
10. M a s t e r Switch--OFF. yo
SECTION IV.
AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS
AND OPERATIONS
M0014EY M O D E L 111 2 0 C
RANGEF!
MOONEY A I R C R A F T C O P P O R A T I O N
SERIAL NO.:
REGISTRATION NO.:
;
DATE: J&ZL ~ ~ . f l f
LOG OF REVISIONS
LETTER PAGE DATE APPROVED
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
The following limitations must be observed in the
operation of t h i s airplane :
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Never Exceed Speed . . .. 200 MPH (174 Knots) CAS
Yellow Arc .
. . I 7 5 t o 200 MPH (152 t o 174 Knots) CAS
(Denotes range of s p e e d s in which operations
should be conducted with caution and only in
smooth a i r )
POWER PLANT +v
Engine l i m i t s for a l l
operations . . . . . . 180 B H P , 2700 RPM
Fuel . . . . . . . . . 100/130 octane aviation
gasoline
Low 13O -+ 0°
Cylinder Head T e m p e r a t u r e
Radial Red Line (Maximunl) . . . 500 DEG F
G r e e n A r c (Operating 350-450 DEG F
Oil P r e s s u r e
Radial Red Line (Minimunl idlins) . . 25 PSI
Itadial Red Line (Mnsiniunl). . . . . 100 I'SI
( i r e e n A r c (0l)erntilig range) . . G O t o 00 I'SI
Yellow Arc (Iclliiy r:tngc) . . . 25 t o 60 I'SI
Yellow Arc (Startiny K \var ni-up
range) . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 to 100 131
Oil T e m p e r a t u r e
Radial Red Line (Maximum) ... 245 DEG F
G r e e n A r c (Operating range)100 t o 225 DEG F
MANEUVERS
T h i s a i r p l a n e must be operated a s a n o r m a l category
airplane. Acrobatic maneuvers, including s p i n s , a r e
unauthorized.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
VISUAL FLIGHT RULES -- DAY
Airspeed indicator
Altimeter
Magnetic direction indicator (mag compass)
Tachomet e r
Manifold p r e s s u r e gage
Oil p r e s s u r e gage
Oil t e m p e r a t u r e gage
Cylinder head t e m p e r a t u r e gage
F u e l quantity gage for each tank
F u e l p r e s s u r e gage
Landing g e a r position indicator
Gear warning horn
Stall warning s y s t e m
Master switch
B a t t e r y and alternator
Circuit b r e a k e r s and fuses
Seat belts for a l l occupants
Emergency locator t r a n s m i t t e r
OPERATING PROCEDURES
NORMAL
T h i s airplane must b e operated a s a Normal Cate-
gory airplane i n compliance with the operating limi-
tations stated in the f o r m of placards, markings, and
manuals, No a c r o b a t i c maneuvers, including s p i n s ,
a r e appr oved.
EMERGENCY
Emergency p r o c e d u r e s a r e contained in the Emergency
P r o c e d u r e s section of the O p e r a t o r ' s Manual.
LOADING IMFORMATJOM
It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and t h e
pilot t o i n s u r e that t h e airplane is properly loaded.
Load t h e a i r c r a f t i n accordance with t h e loading
schedule.
SECTION V.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
AND PROCEDURES
MOONEY IvlODEL M 2 0 C
RANGER
MOONEY A I R C R A F T C O R P O R A T I O N
EMERGENCY GEAR-EXTENSION
T o manually extend the landing g e a r :
TAKEOFF CONDITIONS:
GLIDE RANGE
i i l i c ~ t ~ sA. i r s p e e d i n c l i c ; ~ t u r smay
Ilnve e r r o r s u p t o 2. 5 M P I I (2. 2 Knots).
GEAR DOWN
1
GEAR DOWN
KNOTS 49 53 60 78
. 2. P O W E R O F F 4. FORWARD CG
TAS = CAS X
Example: If ambient temperature is 80°F and pressure altitude is 4000 feet,
standard altitude is 6000 feet and the factor I/&= is 1.093.
TEMPERATURE
GROUND HANDLING
Scheduling of preventive maintenance i s largely your r e -
sponsibility a s the a i r c r a f t operator. A general knowledge
of the working order of the a i r c r a f t is necessary t o perform
day-to-day s e r v i c e procedures and t o deter mine when un-
usual s e r v i c e o r shop maintenance is needed.
TOWING
For maneuvering the a i r -
craft i n close q u a r t e r s , in
the hangar, o r on the ramp,
use the tow b a r furnished
with the a i r c r a f t loose FIGURE 7- 1. TOWING
equipment. Figure 7 - 1
shows the tow bar attached to the nose gear for manual
ground maneuvering. When using the tow b a r , never ex-
ceed the maximum nose gear "
turning angle indicated on the
nose wheel turn indicator.
Towing the a i r c r a f t with an-
other vehicle is not recom-
mended, a s damage to the
gear structure could result.
TIEDOWN
As a precaution against wind
damage, always t i e down the
aircraft w hen parked outside.
Removable wing tiedown eye-
bolts, supplied with the loose
FIGIJRE 7-2. REMOV- equipment, s c r e w into wing
ABLE TIEDOWN E Y E receptacles marked HOIST
BOLT LOCATION POINT just outboard of each
'I,
T o t i e down the a i r c r a f t :
(1) P a r k the airplane facing the wind.
(2) Fasten the co-pilot s e a t belt through the flight control
wheel.
(3) Fasten strong ground-anchored chain o r rope t o the in-
stalled wing tiedown eyebolts, and place wheel chocks
f o r e and aft of each wheel.
(4) Fasten a strong ground-anchored chain or rope to the
empennage tiedown ring.
REFUELING
Integral sealed tanks i n the front inboard sections of the
wings c a r r y the fuel. With the a i r c r a f t standing on level
ENGINE LUBRICATION
T h e new Lycoming engine
has been carefully run-in
I and rigidly tested a t the
factory. b y e r a t e the new
engine at full power within
t h e limitations given in Sec-
t i o n V. I3efore every flight,
c h e c k the engine oil level
nncl replenish a s necessary.
(During the first 50 hours
of ol~erntion,add only
straight mineral oil. Do
not add a detergent-type
oil. ) Oil capacity i s eight
q u a r t s . Figure 7-6 shows
<he dipstickand its a c c e s s
FIGURE 7-6. OIL DIP- cover located in the r e a r
STICK ACCESS a r e a of the engine cowling.
BATTERY SERVICE
The 12-volt 35-ampere-hour electrical storage battery i s
located in the left side of the engine compartment. Check
battery fluid level every 25 flight hours o r each 30 days,
whichever comes f i r s t . To gain a c c e s s t o the battery, open
the battery a c c e s s door in the top left engine cowling.
MAINTENANCE
PROPELLER CARE '
The high s t r e s s to'which propeller blades a r e subjected
\a. makes their careful inspection and maintenance vitally im-
portant. Check the blades for nicks, cracks, or indications
of other damage before each flight. Nicks tend t o cause
high-stress concentrations in the blades which, i f ignored,
may result in cracks. Have any nicks deeper than approxi-
mately . 0 l 0 inch removed before the next flight.
EXTERIOR CARE
As with any paint applied to a metal surface, an initial cur-
ing period is necessary for developing the desired qualities
t of durability and appearance. Therefore, do not apply wax
o r polish t o the new a i r c r a f t exterior until two or t h r e e
months after deuvery. Wax substances will s e a l paint from
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