Small window in Lexan

[DavidH]

Greetings group,

I desire to cut a small window (camera port etc) into a larger
Lexan side window/door in my Skyranger
Any and all advice re
framing the hole,
hinges to use,
latches,
over lap to seal wind,
and suitable size would be welcome.

I am thinking about a 200 * 150mm ( 8" * 6") inch window

many thanks
David Hill

[Wayne Paul]

> I desire to cut a small window (camera port etc) into a larger
> Lexan side window/door in my Skyranger
> Any and all advice re
> framing the hole,
> hinges to use,
> latches,
> over lap to seal wind,
> and suitable size would be welcome.
>
> I am thinking about a 200 * 150mm ( 8" * 6") inch window
>

David,

Here is a link that may be helpful.
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/Construction/Canopy/slidingwindow.html

Wayne
HP-14 N990 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder

[Don Hammer]

>
>I desire to cut a small window (camera port etc) into a larger
>Lexan side window/door in my Skyranger

David,

When you are buying materials, make sure you get the right stuff. Most
aircraft glazing is acrylic and not Lexan. Even though Lexan is
superior in strength, it is not as clear, more flexible, and virtually
un-polishable. The glues etc. are different for each.

[RPM the A&P]

Everything that you need to know about this topic can be found in Section 3
"Transparent Plastics" in AC 43.13-1B/2A Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
Practices; Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations

You can have it on your shelf for $12.89 from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1560274883/qid=1134729448/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3506714-1086269?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

Here's a pointer to a pdf of the relevant section:

http://www.glapinc.com/instructions/AC43.131BChapter3.pdf

- Russ

"DavidH" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Greetings group,
>
> I desire to cut a small window (camera port etc) into a larger
> Lexan side window/door in my Skyranger
> Any and all advice re
> framing the hole,
> hinges to use,
> latches,
> over lap to seal wind,
> and suitable size would be welcome.
>
> I am thinking about a 200 * 150mm ( 8" * 6") inch window
>
> many thanks
> David Hill
>