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SECTION 45: CABIN DOORS & TRANSPARENCIES: Difference between revisions
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* Small syringes ([https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF2DVGDX like these]) to insert epoxy into any missing areas after binding the doors together | * Small syringes ([https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF2DVGDX like these]) to insert epoxy into any missing areas after binding the doors together | ||
* Large syringes ([https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKPT2JB like these]) help if you are using the McMaster seals. | * Large syringes ([https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKPT2JB like these]) help if you are using the McMaster seals. | ||
* If you are using a window install method that needs deeper window pockets, consider ordering four pieces of Polypropylene Rod, 1/4" Diameter, 8 Feet Long (McMaster part 8658K51) while ordering your door seal. You can fit these into the window openings as spacers to help build up epoxy around the windows to the proper depth. | * If you are using a window install method that needs deeper window pockets, consider ordering four pieces of Polypropylene Rod, 1/4" Diameter, 8 Feet Long (McMaster part 8658K51) while ordering your door seal. You can temporarily fit these into the window openings as spacers to help build up epoxy around the windows to the proper depth as shown in this photo. | ||
[[File:2025-06-26 18.52.29.jpg|none|thumb|1/4" plastic spacers temporarily epoxied into window opening to make it easy to build up the epoxy around.]] | |||
Modifications to Consider | Modifications to Consider | ||
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* A bolt is used as hinge pin. Consider grinding down the head a bit if it interferes with the cabin pocket. | * A bolt is used as hinge pin. Consider grinding down the head a bit if it interferes with the cabin pocket. | ||
* A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84d0ba8a64dbd86d8aee8ad1/w/ed92d4e493cd33946f3013d2/e/1d170d74353b23aebd0a0215 OnShape CAD project], check fit using this 1:1 print [[ | * A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84d0ba8a64dbd86d8aee8ad1/w/ed92d4e493cd33946f3013d2/e/1d170d74353b23aebd0a0215 OnShape CAD project], check fit using this 1:1 print [[Index.php?title=Media:Hinge cover v2.pdf| 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 <u>Forward</u> side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed <u>Aft</u> side of the doors, <u>not Left and Right</u> as the part naming would suggest.<br>[[File:WD-1019-L-R Hinges.jpg|300px|Cabin door hinge placement]]<br>See also section 4:<br>[[File:Screen_Shot_2024-04-03_at_8.29.19_AM.png|500px]] | * 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 <u>Forward</u> side, and the WD-1019-R hinge must be placed <u>Aft</u> side of the doors, <u>not Left and Right</u> as the part naming would suggest.<br>[[File:WD-1019-L-R Hinges.jpg|300px|Cabin door hinge placement]]<br>See also section 4:<br>[[File:Screen_Shot_2024-04-03_at_8.29.19_AM.png|500px]] | ||
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** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon] | ** [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon] | ||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video] | ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video] | ||
** See also [[ | ** See also [[Index.php?title=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]. | ** See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article]. | ||
** Notes | ** Notes | ||
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* Sikaflex | * Sikaflex | ||
** [http://www.westernmarine.com/acrobat/sik%20application%20guide.pdf General Sikaflex instructions] | ** [http://www.westernmarine.com/acrobat/sik%20application%20guide.pdf General Sikaflex instructions] | ||
** [[ | ** [[Index.php?title=Media:RV-10 Windows Install Sikaflex.pdf|Yannick B's write-up on using Sikaflex for the windows]]<br>Pictures are [https://yankeebravo.ch/en/finishing-kit/ here]. | ||
** This thread says one needs 4 tubes of Sika 295: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8764619076992447 FB thread] | ** This thread says one needs 4 tubes of Sika 295: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8764619076992447 FB thread] | ||
* A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | * A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | ||
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== 45-19 == | == 45-19 == | ||
* Windscreen base fairing lay-up<br>[[ | * Windscreen base fairing lay-up<br>[[Index.php?title=Media:Windshield to Fuse Transition Steps.pdf|Windshield_to_Fuse_Transition_Steps.pdf]]<br>See also [https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq/canopy-fiberglass-fairing-how-to-video-series/ Van's video for the RV14]. | ||
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