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WD-40 and Cleaning 2010-03-18
The use of WD-40 is not recommended on aircraft. It is not recommended because only a light lubricant is left after the solvents evaporate. Use Kroil or ACF-50 available through aircraft parts houses. The use of steam cleaning and pressure washers on aircraft is not good practice since lubrication points are not sealed. Open bushes, pivot points must be dismantled to grease. Pressure washes flush out the oil and will wet the interior making it subject to corrosion. Comment		External Links  Recent articles Pre-start/Start Checklist P Once in the aircraft we begin the pre start tape recording Seats doors window open belts FAR 91 107 requires the pilot ... Private Pilot Legality License in possession BR Current medical BR Flight review or additional rating ... Practice Illusions P B Autokinesis B BR On a dark night fly toward a single light Student is to stare only at the light... 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