New Glass

[George Kretschmann]

I'm in the process of installing new glass in my PA-30 from GLAP. I'm using the 1/4" stuff with UV tint etc. Just wondering if there are any surprises or hints that I may be missing. I did go for the 1 piece windshield and that has been a challenge to fit but we are almost there I should finish up this weekend. George

[N3322G]

If you use any caulk, be sure it is the paintable variety so any future exterior paint around the windshield will adhere.

[Charles Schefer]

Cliff at Heritage Aero told me not to use Silicone caulk on my acrylic windows. Cliff said that silicone will cause the acrylic windows to "craze" due to a chemical reaction. He told me to use aircraft approved acrylic caulk. Currently my aircraft has a gray-green caulk at the window edges which Cliff thinks is "pro-seal" commonly used on pressurized aircraft for this purpose. We had the conversation because there are few areas I need to touch-up.

- Charles

[N3322G]

Charles, good point, I have amended my post

[George Kretschmann]

[steen]

Just as a point of info for those considering new windows....
I can't express how happy I have been with the Arapahoe windshield conversion from Knots2U.
The plane looks modern and the vis is like flying in a fishbowl compared to the "tank slit" old one.
Worth checking out.....and, no, I have no affilliation with Knots2U.
Steen
PS I had mine done by Knots2U at their place at BUU.

[Charles Schefer]

[George Kretschmann]

Well all of the glass is in now all I have to do is install the new plastic I ordered.