ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-8
Sep
20/17
E. Windshield Removal (280F Series) (See Figure 8-3)
NOTE:
The 280F windshield consists of two pieces of plexiglass. Windshield halves
can be replaced individually.
1. Drill out rivets holding center strip in position and remove strip.
2. Drill out remaining rivets around outer edge of windshield.
3. Cut out and remove center portion of windshield.
NOTE:
When cutting center portion, stay approximately 2-3 inches away from cabin
frame.
4. 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.
5. Sand windshield mount area clean and free of old bonding adhesive with a fine
sandpaper.
6. Remove foam tape from center support brace.
F. Windshield Installation (280F Series) (See Figure 8-3)
1. Clean recessed windshield area of cabin frame with acetone or equivalent.
2. Position new windshield over cabin and apply tape to temporarily hold windshield in
place.
NOTE:
Use care in aligning windshield to recess in cabin as the plexiglass is formed
with a slight indentation along outer edge that must be matched to cabin frame.
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 to old rivet holes in cabin using a #30 drill, or drill new
holes through windshield and cabin at midpoints between old holes.
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