CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY 402 MAINTENANCE MANUAL BATTERY - CLEANING AND PAINTING 1. Cleaning Battery AL Clean battery with a mild solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and water to remove acid corrosion. NOTE: Remove battery from airplane before cleaning. Rinse with clear water and sponge off excessive water and allow battery to dry. CAUTION: TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT BATTERY CELL FILLER CAPS ARE TIGHT BEFORE CLEANING THE BATTERY. ENTRANCE OF SODA WATER INTO BATTERY CELLS WILL NEUTRALIZE THE CELL ELECTROLYTE. CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ACID DEPOSITS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING. SERIOUS ACID BURNS MAY RESULT UNLESS THE AFFECTED AREA IS WASHED IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER. CLOTHING WILL BE RUINED UPON CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. Clean battery terminals as needed with a wire brush to brighten the terminals for good electrical contact. Coat with petrolatun to pre- vent corrosion. 2. Cleaning Battery Box AL Battery box should be cleaned with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and water. Clean hard deposits of spilled acid and corrosion products using a wire brush. When all foreign materials have been removed from the box, flush it thoroughly with clean water. After cleaning battery box, flush surrounding skin with clean water to ensure that all corrosive material has been removed. DO NOT ALLOW ACIO DEPOSITS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING. SERIOUS ACID BURNS MAY RESULT UNLESS THE AFFECTED AREA IS WASHEO IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER. CLOTHING WILL BE RUINED UPON CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. CAUTI 24-30-02 Page 701 Nov 2/81CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY MODEL 402 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3. Acid Proofing Battery Box A. Clean battery box. Refer to Cleaning Battery Box. B. Sand corroded area of box. Ensure alll corrosion is removed C.Mix polyester resin and hardener Methyl n-Propy! Ketone peroxide (commercially available) per manufacturer's instructions. D.Apply mixture to sanded area of battery box and allow to dry. 4, Cleaning Battery Sump Jar (Optional Battery Installation) A. Remove sump jar from airplane (refer to removal installation procedures). B. Empty jar and remove neutralizer pads. C.Wash jar and pads thoroughly with clean water. D.Saturate pads with a 3 percent-by-weight solution of boric acid and water and reinstall in jar E. Install sump jar per installation procedures. 24-30-02 Page 702 Jun 198