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What material are the windshield and windows made of?
What material are the windshield and windows made of?
How are the windshield and windows held in place?
How are the windshield and windows held in place?
What type of sealing compound is used in conjunction with a felt seal on the windshield and windows?
What type of sealing compound is used in conjunction with a felt seal on the windshield and windows?
Where is an exception made to the application of Presstite No. 579.6 sealing compound?
Where is an exception made to the application of Presstite No. 579.6 sealing compound?
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What is the purpose of the felt seal on the windshield and windows?
What is the purpose of the felt seal on the windshield and windows?
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Study Notes
Windshield and Windows Construction
- Windshield and windows are made of single-piece acrylic plastic panels
- Panels are set in sealing strips and held by formed retaining strips
Windshield and Windows Installation
- Retaining strips are secured to the fuselage using screws and rivets
Sealing Method
- Presstite No. 579.6 sealing compound is used in conjunction with a felt seal
- Sealing compound and felt seal are applied to all edges of windshield and windows
- Exception: wing root area
Wing Root Fairing Sealing
- Wing root fairing has a heavy felt strip
- Heavy felt strip completes the windshield sealing
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Description
Details on the installation and sealing of aircraft windshield and windows, including the use of sealing compound and felt strips.
