New Windows

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The Kid

FOUNDER

Thompson Falls

• Nov 27, 2020

• #1

I have new windows and new window channels. Very hard to open pilot's window now. Is there "something" that I can apply to the window channels to make the window way easier to open by any chance?

 

wireweinie

FOUNDER

Palmer, AK

• Nov 27, 2020

• #2

Do you have the fuzzy insert in the channel? If so, sounds like you'll need to pull the windows and sand any high spots on the top or bottom edges.

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Oliver

Registered User

• Nov 27, 2020

• #3

Window material same thickness as previous?

 

mike mcs repair

Registered User

chugiak AK

• Nov 27, 2020

• #4

Make window smaller by sanding to fit like web said. Make sure they are overlapping correctly too


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Steve Pierce

BENEFACTOR

Graham, TX

• Nov 28, 2020

• #5

Do the windows move up and down? Loose in the tracks? Make sure the corners are the rounded as well or they will dig into the felt.

 

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The Kid

FOUNDER

Thompson Falls

• Nov 28, 2020

• #6

I don't have a clue how to "pull" the windows. But if I can get that figured out some say to "sand" the top and bottom of the window? By hand or some kind of a powered sander?

 

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DENNY

SPONSOR

• Nov 28, 2020

• #7

Look at the top track, you should find one or two small screws in the slot. Remove screws tilt windows out and remove.
DENNY

EDIT Mike says it better.

 

Last edited: Nov 28, 2020

mike mcs repair

Registered User

chugiak AK

• Nov 28, 2020

• #8

The Kid said:

I don't have a clue how to "pull" the windows. But if I can get that figured out some say to "sand" the top and bottom of the window? By hand or some kind of a powered sander?

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Screws on center of top track. Pull wing root fairing to see where the protrude. Remove the 3 screws. Put windows in center position and pull/tilt top of wind and track inside fuselage

Belt sander or such




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skywagon8a

MEMBER

SE Mass MA6

• Nov 29, 2020

• #9

mike mcs repair said:

Belt sander or such

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Or a flat file along the edge not across. Keeps it straight and smooth. Smooth is important. A nick can generate a crack at some unexpected point in time.