ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-10
Sep
20/17
CAUTION:
Drill bits can be ground to a very sharp point to aid in drilling plexiglass. Use
care in drilling to prevent cracking glass. Do not drill through inner fiberglass
interior trim when drilling side and bottom of windshield.
7. Drill approximately six to eight holes through windshield on top and bottom for
mechanical fasteners (clecos) using a #41 drill bit.
8. Remove windshield. Clean fiberglass recess of cabin with acetone. Lightly sand
bonding edge of windshield and clean with acetone.
9. Apply foam tape to center strip bar of cabin. Use 3M Brand tape #4016 (or equivalent),
1" wide by 1/16" thick.
10. Apply bonding sealant PR-1425 B-2 (or equivalent) to recess in cabin frame using a
putty knife. Spread adhesive approximately 1/8" to 3/16" thick.
NOTE:
Follow the exact mixing requirements of two-part adhesives or sealants.
NOTE:
Do not apply PR-1425 B-2 (or equivalent) to the center strip area.
11. Install windshield in position and press firmly against adhesive.
12. Temporarily install mechanical fasteners (clecos) to hold windshield in position until
PR-1425 B-2 (or equivalent) is set up.
CAUTION:
Allow adhesive to dry approximately 24 hours before installing rivets to
prevent cracking glass.
13. Run a #30 drill through rivet holes to remove bonding adhesive.
14. Drill through all existing rivet holes in plexiglass with a modified #19 drill. See Figure 8-
3 for drill modification.
CAUTION: Drill through plexiglass only with #19 drill. Do not drill through fiberglass
cabin frame.
15. Apply a small bead of Phenoseal 102 (or equivalent) on each side of windshield center
seam and install center strip in position. Secure with rivets.
16. Install and secure rivets in remaining holes.
17. Remove mechanical fasteners (clecos).
18. Prepare windshield edges for paint. Repaint outer mount edge.
G. Overhead and Lower Window Removal (All F/FX)
1. Drill out existing rivets.
2. Remove plexiglass from double backing tape.
3. Remove tape from cabin recessed area.
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