Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ptd
Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru J230-C
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Dated : Feb 2006
Issued By: RAS
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Section 4 - Fuselage
4.1
FUSELAGE
The Fuselage is a composite monocoque (self-supporting) structure and includes both the
Horizontal Stabiliser and Vertical Fin.
All repairs must be referred to Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd or approved local representative.
4.2
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
4.2.1
DESCRIPTION
The windshield and windows are one-piece acrylic plastic panels set in sealing strips with
Epoxy Resin & Fibre Flock and secured to the fuselage with screws/nuts.
IMPORTANT
In the event of a bird strike, the windshield is the only protection for the crew and therefore
must be maintained in excellent condition. Cracks up to 25 mm in length should be stop
drilled; those longer than 25 mm should NOT be repaired – the windshield must be
replaced.
4.2.2
CLEANING
Refer to Section 3.4.
4.2.3
WAXING
Waxing will fill in minor scratches in clear plastic and help protect the surface from further
abrasion. Use a good grade of commercial wax (NOT SILICON BASED) applied in a thin,
even coat. Bring wax to a high polish by rubbing lightly with a clean, dry flannel cloth.
CAUTION
Silicon based waxes and polish are not recommended as silicon may be absorbed
into the glass fibre laminate and effect the reparability due to impairing bonding.
4.2.4
REPAIRS
Damaged window panels and windshield may be removed and replaced if damage is
substantial. However, certain minor repairs as prescribed in the following paragraphs can
be made successfully without removing the damaged part from the aircraft.
The procedure for repairing cracks is only recommended for low stress areas. No repairs
of any kind are recommended on highly stressed or compound curved areas or where
repair would be likely to affect the pilot’s field of vision.
4.2.5
SCRATCHES
Scratches on clear plastic surfaces can be removed by hand buffing and polishing using
Plastic Polish available from JABIRU as Part No.: NOVUS#2.
NOTE:
Rubbing plastic surface with a dry cloth will build up an electrostatic charge
which will attract dirt particles and may eventually cause scratching of the
