ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-6
Sep
20/17
3. Remove attachment screws around outer edge of windshield.
4. Remove compass from windshield.
5. Cut out and remove center portion of windshield.
NOTE:
When cutting center portion, stay approximately 2-3 inches away from cabin
frame. Apply two layers of masking tape to cabin adjacent to windshield edge to
protect paint.
6. Heat the remaining edge of glass and bonding adhesive using a portable heat gun and
peel glass from cabin frame.
NOTE:
When bonding adhesive is warm it can be scraped from edge of cabin using a
suitable size putty knife.
7. Sand windshield mount area clean and free of old bonding adhesive with a fine
sandpaper.
D. Windshield Installation (F-28F) (See Figure 8-2)
1. Clean recessed windshield area of cabin frame with acetone or equivalent.
NOTE:
Be sure this area has been sanded smooth and free of old bonding adhesive
before wiping with acetone.
2. Position new windshield over cabin and apply tape to temporarily hold windshield in
place.
3. Apply 1/4" masking tape following contour of windshield and recessed area of cabin to
mark windshield size for cutting.
4. Remove windshield and cut to size on a fine wavy tooth bandsaw or a die grinder with
a 1/16 inch cut-off wheel.
5. Sand edges on belt sander for final fit to cabin.
NOTE:
Check fit to cabin and re-sand as required.
6. Install windshield and match drill the glass to old screw holes in cabin using a #19 drill
or drill new screw holes through windshield and cabin at midpoints between old holes.
Countersink holes in windshield with an 82° countersink.
NOTE:
Drill bits can be ground to a very sharp point to aid in drilling through plexiglass.
Use care when drilling to prevent cracking glass.
7. Drill approximately six or eight holes on upper and lower edge of windshield with a #41
drill for mechanical fasteners (clecos).
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