background image

Fresh Aero FlightLights

TLR Light Lens Mounting Kit

For Sonex Aircraft

11

Fitting the Lens …

continued

Caution:

Use proper acrylic plastic cutting and stock  removal procedures when trimming lens. Do not use

snips or any other tool that would crack or damage the acrylic.

Remember, during the lens trimming process, it’s better to trim conservatively, then slowly remove access
material with subsequent adjustments.

3.17  Loosen the bottom retainer screws until they are flush with the retainer top surface. Push up on

lower retainer and lean it as far aft as you can (photo 13)  If  retainer falls back down, use a
strip of tape across the screw heads and skin to hold the retainer up.

4. The Final Fitting

4.1

 Remove a few top layers of tape from the apex of the lens for viewing through the lens in

subsequent steps.

   4.2  Attach the tape handle to lens once again, making sure edges of the tape are folded around the

ends of lens surface for better adherence. You might want to construct a new handle if your
current one has lost its holding power.  This will eliminate the any frustration that may occur if
tape slips off during the following steps.

   4.3 With the upper lens retainer in place (

upper retainer screws may need to be loosened slightly to

facilitate lens insertion),

 and with lower retainer raised, carefully install the lens, confirming that

lower edge of lens fits between the   lower wings skin and raised lower retainer (Photo 13). The
edge of lens should be tight against the threads of the screws. This step allows the lens  lower
edge to be rotated aft and provide clearance for the lens upper ledge to be inserted back  under
the upper retainer’s retaining pocket.

Note:

make sure the side to side center lines at top are aligned before rotating lens into retainer pocket.

4.4  Confirm that the lens top edge is properly seated into the the top retainer pocket and that bottom

edge of lens is located between lower retainer and skin by viewing the retainers through the lens.

   4.5  Pull down on the lower retainer using the two 5/8“ screws, confirming that the bottom of the

retainer mates tightly with the skin of the wing. If not seated properly, pull the lens forward
with the handle to seat the retainer There are two indicators to look for –  a “through the lens”
visual inspection of the retainer mating tightly against the skin and  the perpendicular
orientation of the screws attached to the retainer at the bottom of the wing.

Note:

 E

xternal lighting may help to confirm the retainer to lens fit between the retainer pockets and skin.

14

Содержание FRESH AERO

Страница 1: ...FRESH AERO FlightLights TLR Light Lens Mounting Kit For Sonex Aircraft The Steelebrook Group Where Imagination Meets Innovation User Manual...

Страница 2: ...plates will guide you easily through the entire leading edge cut out and lens install process The lens kits include everything you ll need to mount the lens the lens retainers drill screws and foam se...

Страница 3: ...g to determine if your judgment or reflexes will be impaired while taking these drugs n Always maintain proper footing and balance during the lens install process Ask for help if necessary Awkward pos...

Страница 4: ...original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 3 years from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indire...

Страница 5: ...and skin bending moments at the outboard locations The Sonex OneX may be an exception to this recommendation as the section inboard of the wing fold is a separate skin section and is inherently rigid...

Страница 6: ...seam at the spar The actual dimension isn t critical but the distance at each side must be equal This ensures that the lens opening is square with the leading edge Very Important Important If you are...

Страница 7: ...ing photo 5 The edge of the the retainer must be parallel to the opening edge and 3 8 inch 9 5 mm from the lens opening It s very important to maintain the spacing and parallelism Also confirm that th...

Страница 8: ...l be used multiple times during the fitting process Hint Use an additional strip of tape on the inside of the handle sticky side to sticky side to prevent your hands from sticking to the tape photo 7...

Страница 9: ...roper acrylic plastic cutting and stock removal procedures when trimming lens Do not use snips or any other tool that might crack or damage the acrylic Also during the lens trimming process it s bette...

Страница 10: ...for repeating results THIS STEP WILL AFFECT FINAL APPEARANCE AND FIT 3 14 Remove lens and install lower retainer with two of the four included 5 8 inch long 4 40 screws in the two inboard holes Push...

Страница 11: ...iner in place upper retainer screws may need to be loosened slightly to facilitate lens insertion and with lower retainer raised carefully install the lens confirming that lower edge of lens fits betw...

Страница 12: ...emoving the lower retainer bracket completely Note If your light isn t installed yet This would be an ideal time to do it If you purchased a Fresh Aero TLR Light please refer to the TLR Light installa...

Страница 13: ...four screws 4 14 Tighten the four upper retainer screws Caution To prevent stripping the retainer threads do not over tighten the retainer screws These screws should not back out To prevent this just...

Страница 14: ...ix Use the following templates to facilitate your wing leading edge lens installation procedure The procedure steps will identify the correct template to use and how to apply the templates Lens Openin...

Отзывы: