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 Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: Zenith-List:Changing out the Lexan windshields on CH2000 |
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Any one got any tips on changing out the SH_T lexan windshields and side
panels on a Ch2000? Mine are about to be replaced for the 4 th time in 12
years but the first time by me. What do I do? Drill out the old
rivets? Try and match the rivet pattern on the new one, cleco it in
place, and then pop rivet it in place? DO I start at the side and work
around to the front, or start at the front and work to the side? What
about the stuff that keeps it from leaking. Zenair sold me new windshield
but no new washers? Are they standard pop rivet washers? What about the
stuff that seals the windshields? In talking with my local a an p he
indicated it was fiddly scut work that he didn't want to be bothered with
and that I might as well do it myself. What about corrosion proofing the
rivets head before reassembly?
Looking for ideas. I was disappointed Zenair had not come up with a
better system than flat pieces of lexan that have to be forced into shape.
Rocky in Edmonton
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steveadams
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Zenith-List:Changing out the Lexan windshields on CH2000 |
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Actually, they did come up with a better system. The windshield and side windows are now plexiglass and are epoxied in. Only the little rear side windows are now Lexan. Unfortunately they also changed the cabin canopy and I don't think that the new plexi windows will fit the older canopy. You can ask them. They do offer an upgrade to the new windows and canopy (along with a lot of other stuff), but it's not cheap. From their website.....................
"Airframe up-grade Up-grade from the Zenith to the Alarus model Includes: new canopy and engine cowling, new upholstery, nose gear up-grade, painting of new cowling and canopy, and general airframe parts up-grade. $19,900.00. This is done at the AMD factory in Eastman GA and includes parts / labor. It does not include or cover replacement or fixing of damaged parts or equipment. Cost of parts for the up-grade is $9,900.00 (does not include paint). "
Just for your information, the "canopy kit" for the CH640, which is identical to the Alarus canopy, costs $4900 including all windows etc.
Since my CH640 has the newer windows and canopy, I don't know how to replace yours.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:24 am Post subject: Zenith-List:Changing out the Lexan windshields on CH2000 |
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Dear Steve,
$20,000 upgrade not including paint is roughly the value of these
aircraft. The windows on the plane have been replaced 3 times already in
9 years. Chris Heinz should have copied Jim Bedes design on the BD
4. Those windows were easily removable and didn't require removal because
he used the right materials in the first place. I was surprised when the
replacement windows arrived as a package of flat plastic bits all bound up
in cardboard. No wonder they don't last... Too many curves out of flat
stock...
Reg
At 06:18 AM 9/7/2006 -0700, you wrote:
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Actually, they did come up with a better system. The windshield and side
windows are now plexiglass and are epoxied in. Only the little rear side
windows are now Lexan. Unfortunately they also changed the cabin canopy
and I don't think that the new plexi windows will fit the older canopy.
You can ask them. They do offer an upgrade to the new windows and canopy
(along with a lot of other stuff), but it's not cheap. From their
website.....................
"Airframe up-grade Up-grade from the Zenith to the Alarus model Includes:
new canopy and engine cowling, new upholstery, nose gear up-grade,
painting of new cowling and canopy, and general airframe parts up-grade.
$19,900.00. This is done at the AMD factory in Eastman GA and includes
parts / labor. It does not include or cover replacement or fixing of
damaged parts or equipment. Cost of parts for the up-grade is $9,900.00
(does not include paint). "
Just for your information, the "canopy kit" for the CH640, which is
identical to the Alarus canopy, costs $4900 including all windows etc.
Since my CH640 has the newer windows and canopy, I don't know how to
replace yours.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=60171#60171
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