4-32. INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD. (Refer to Figure 4-5.)
a. Be certain that the new windshield outside contours are the same as that of the old windshield. It may be
found that it is necessary to cut or grind the new windshield to acquire the proper dimensions.
b. Apply black vinyl plastic tape around the outer edges of the entire windshield.
c. Apply Behr-Manning vinyl foam tape number 560 or equivalent over the plastic tape, completely around
the edges of the windshield.
d. Apply sealant (Piper Part number 179 876) or equivalent under the edge of the moldings and trim strips.
e. Place the windshield in position for installation and slide the windshield aft and up into place, using
caution not to dislocate the tape around the edges. Allow clearance between the two windshields at the divider
post for expansion.
f. Lay sealant at the bottom and center (inboard) of the windshield in the hollow between the outside edge
and channel.
g. Lay a small amount of sealant under the center trim strip, install and secure.
h. Lay black vinyl tape on the underside of the collar molding, install and secure.
i. Seal with sealant any areas around windshield that may allow water to penetrate past the windshield.
j. Remove excess exposed sealer and tape.
4-33. SIDE WINDOWS.
4-34. REMOVAL OF SIDE WINDOWS.
a. Remove the retainer molding from around the window by removing the attachment screws.
b. Carefully remove the window from the frame.
c. Remove excess tape and sealer from the window frame and molding.
—NOTE—
A damaged window should be saved to provide a pattern for
shaping the new window.
4-35. INSTALLATION OF SIDE WINDOWS. (Refer to Figure 4-6.)
a. Cut or grind the new window to the same dimension as the window removed.
b. Apply Behr-Manning vinyl foam tape number 560 or equivalent, on both sides of the window around the
outer edges.
c. Apply Sealant (Piper Part number 179 876) or equivalent, completely around the outer surface of the
windows at all attachment flanges
d. Insert the window in the frame and install the retainer moldings
e. Secure the molding with attachment screws and tighten until the vinyl foam tape is 25% compressed by
the retainers.
f. Remove the excess exposed sealer and tape.
4-36. DOOR .
4-37. REMOVAL OF DOOR.
a. Remove the clevis bolt, washer and bushing from the door holder assembly.
b. Remove cotter pins, clevis pins and washers from serrated door hinges.
c. Remove the door from the airplane.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
STRUCTURES
1E22
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989
