Headliner cost for a A185F

[Tom3holer]

Hi,
I am looking to replace the headliner in my Cessna A185F.

How much should the labor, approximately, be.

The plane is in my mechanics shop in Maine undergoing some work now.

 

[pa11driver]

I had one done in mine last year. $1,600 I believe and frankly it looks terrible. Wish I’d just pulled it out.

 

[Tom3holer]

Thank you for the reply.......sorry it looks so bad.
Have you had a one on one with your mechanic?

 

[pa11driver]

Thank you for the reply.......sorry it looks so bad.
Have you had a one on one with your mechanic?

Oh yea, there’s a lot more to the story… that’s just the relevant part to your question.

 

[hotrod180]

FWIW from all reports, it's easier to make a wool headliner to look good (tight) than vinyl.

 

[Tom3holer]

It looks like it going to have to be replaced so I was just wondering what the labor is for a replacement.
Airtex is around $500 for the headliner.

As pa11 driver said "Oh yea, there’s a lot more to the story"

 

[Sturgill]

It’s an all day job. I’ve done a few.

 

[ak49flyer]

$1200-1500 for labor. Be happy if it’s less than that.

 

[CKearns]

My wife and I installed a wool Airtex in our 180. We started with the middle hanging wires and worked fore and aft. Spray with a water bottle mister after installed and shrink up nicely with a little heat. One day job with no real hassle.

 

[Tom3holer]

Thank you all for the input. I think I will stick stick with Airtex.
Will discuss it with my mechanic as we get closer to that part of the rehab.