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
  Pictures are here.
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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 ** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon]
 ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video]
-** See also [[index.php?title=Media:SilPruf Window instructions.pdf|Dan H's write-up of the above Silpruf Method]]
+** See also [[:media:SilPruf Window instructions.pdf|Dan H's write-up of the above Silpruf Method]]
 ** See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article].
 ** Notes