Chapter 6 - Fuselage - Translations (includes
mechanics)
6.13 - Extras
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inside and outside). Adjust the position to the center of the window in the open area of
the door opening, using the hinge areas as a guide. ).
WINDOW INSTALLATION
Select the proper formed window panel, panel A is to the left side. Position the
window pane over the window opening, and roughly mark the frame outline over the
protective covering. The formed window panel is provided oversize, and some Plexiglas
part trims may be advisable, at this time you should leave a minimum 1/2 inch bonding
area around the perimeter. It is best to cut the window with a thin sharp-tooth saw blade.
Be very careful in these operations, Plexiglas is easily scored, chipped or cracked, and
windows are very expensive. Peel this protective covering to about a quarter inch inside
the window’s opening line, and cover the exposed plastic with masking tape. Position the
window at the opening again, and again mark the opening (more precisely at this point).
Cut the masking tape to this line and expose the area that will be attached to the window
frame. It is advisable to apply a second layer of tape to this line to help clean the edges
after gluing, removing this layer of tape while the material is still wet. Crimp the exposed
plastic surface with coarse sandpaper to prepare for gluing.
Mark the window opening on the protective paper on the outer window surface.
Peel off the protective paper covering the window, and double tape this area as you did
with the inner skin surface. Also cut the masking tape to expose the gluing area, and crimp
with coarse sandpaper as before. Also clean and crimp the other bond areas on the inner
surface of the outer skin, and the outer skin of the skin.
Clean and irritate the area where the clear plastic window panel will be attached.
Test the fit of the prepared window pane in the opening, and adjust the exposed surface
as needed. Mix the Hysol adhesive, or FLOX epoxy, and coating of