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aprazer

Joined: 24 Nov 2006
Posts: 93
Location: Boise, Idaho

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Ladies and Gents;

Have you ever seen a grown man cry? Well, just a few hours ago, I managed to break a small triangular (1 x 3 inch) section out of the bubble  of my newly certificated 601XL -- where it meets the glare shield. 

I can't afford a new bubble, in fact I can't afford to inquire about the cost of a  new bubble.

I've seen antique dishes repaired in such a manner that the repair is barely noticeable.

Any ideas or solutions on how to repair this horrible mistake?  I'll be forever grateful!

Mack

N990MK

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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Hello Mac:

                 Dry  your tears all is not lost. If the bubble is made from polycarbonate AKA Lexan,  then almost any solvent, MEK works very well, can be used to "weld" the  broken part back onto the canopy.

  

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Ladies and Gents;

Have you ever seen a    grown man cry? Well, just a few hours ago, I managed to break a small    triangular (1 x 3 inch) section out of the bubble  of my newly    certificated 601XL -- where it meets the glare shield. 

I can't afford a    new bubble, in fact I can't afford to inquire about the cost of a  new    bubble.

I've seen antique dishes repaired in such a manner that the repair    is barely noticeable.

Any ideas or solutions on how to repair this horrible    mistake?  I'll be forever    grateful!

Mack

N990MK



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GLJSOJ1

Joined: 18 Aug 2007
Posts: 82
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Broken 601 canopy

There is a recent issue of Sport Aviation that explains how to fix a plastic canopy. I think it was this past summer.  The author fixed a WWII bomber bubble, and photos showed a perfect patch that was not easily visible.

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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:46 am Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Sorry to throw a wrench in John's encouragement but if it was Lexan, it  wouldn't be broken. It's most likely Plexiglas. But it is still fixable though  not with much strength.

  

 Aaron

 [quote]   >> all is not lost. If the bubble is made from polycarbonate    AKA Lexan, then almost any solvent, MEK works, 

    

   >I    managed to break a small triangular (1 x 3 inch) section out of the    bubble  of my newly certificated 601XL -- where it meets the glare    shield. 



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notsew_evets(at)frontiern
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:57 am Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Type in Skysailing.com



Look for "slapstix"



We used these for canopy repair and they were not bad...



SW

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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Aaron,  I ll drink to that.  But then,  I ll drink to  anything.

  

 I ve used Lexan many times and its superior to Plexi.   My 601 XL  canopy thas small cracks so I assure you its not Lexan.

  

 SW

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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: Broken 601 canopy

Several acrylic glues are available, most contain methylene chloride as 

the main ingredient. Plain liquid MC applied with a syringe is best for 

cracks in plexiglas. For damage like you describe, one of the thicker 

glues might be better. Aircraft Spruce and other suppliers carry these 

glues.



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 Ladies and Gents;

 Have you ever seen a grown man cry? Well, just a few hours ago, I managed to break a small triangular (1 x 3 inch) section out of the bubble  of my newly certificated 601XL -- where it meets the glare shield. 

 I can't afford a new bubble, in fact I can't afford to inquire about the cost of a  new bubble.

 I've seen antique dishes repaired in such a manner that the repair is barely noticeable.

 Any ideas or solutions on how to repair this horrible mistake?  I'll be forever grateful!

 Mack

 N990MK

 


	


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aprazer

Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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Location: Boise, Idaho

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Broken 601 canopy

Thank you one and all for your input -- I will carefully repair in hopes that it will not show too much!

Mack

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PatrickW

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Broken 601 canopy

Are the Zenith canopies made of the same material as the ones that come from Todds...?



Patrick

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