SECTION 45: CABIN DOORS & TRANSPARENCIES: Difference between revisions

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The holes in the two door halves don't align, just use the ones that do align, see also this FB thread 4/2024.

A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see OnShape CAD project, check fit using this 1:1 print pdf file
The plans provide instructions for fitting the hinges to the LHS door, and Step 3 provides the positions for the WD-1019-L and WD-1019-R hinges. The plans then instruct the builder to 'repeat this step for the right side door hinges'. Note: the WD-1019-L hinge must be placed Forward side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed Aft side of the doors, not Left and Right as the part naming would suggest.

See also section 4:

Silpruf Method
- Silpruf @ Amazon
- 5-part instructional video
- See also Dan H's write-up of the above Silpruf Method
- See also this Glastar article.
- Notes
  - This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.
  - The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well.
Sikaflex
- General Sikaflex instructions
- Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows
A good read on window attachment is this VAF thread
June 2023 FB thread
Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: this happens
Feb 2024 FB thread

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 * Sikaflex
 ** [http://www.westernmarine.com/acrobat/sik%20application%20guide.pdf General Sikaflex instructions]
-*** [[SECTION 45:Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows|Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows]]
+** [[:media:RV-10_Windows_Install_Sikaflex.pdf|Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows]]
 * A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread]
 * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6062115380576177 June 2023 FB thread]
 * Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212875 this happens]
 * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7045514052236300 Feb 2024 FB thread]
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