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WINDOWS – MAINTENANCE AND PRACTICES
1. WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
Hereinafter they are addressed instruction to replace windshield assy.
Tools
Cleco (Temporary Sheet Metal
Fasteners)
See Chapter 11 for color specification.
Type 1: see Chapter 51 for mastic
specification.
Procedure
Additional info &
References
Engage aircraft parking brake.
Sand along windshield strips to remove painting
so to locate rivets position.
Remove rivets and mastic along the strips and
record their position.
Remove strips and be careful to avoid
deformations: in that case strip replacement is
required.
Remove mastic all along the edges of windshield
frame by using cutter or suitable means.
Each trace of mastic must be
removed for windshield
replacement to Ensure a
perfect fitting.
New windshield must be covered with either
protective paper or film to prevent damage during
handling or installation.