Technical data

13773-001
56-10
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FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
1. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The flight compartment windows on the Cirrus Design SR22 covers the windshield only. All windshield
replacements are accomplished by removing the interior panels around the windshield, removing the four
retaining clips, removing sealant around the windshield, and then removing the windshield itself. In general
the reverse process is used to install a replacement windshield. This method is literally seamless, and the
fuselage will show no marks or evidence of maintenance.
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Windshield
(1) Removal - Windshield (See Figure 56-101) and (See Figure 56-102)
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b) Remove crew seats. (Refer to 25-10)
(c) Remove MFD.
(d) Remove the interior trim panels from around the windshield. (Refer to 25-10)
(e) Disconnect and remove the interior light harness.
(f) Cover the interior and instrument panel with a drop cloth to prevent foreign material from
contaminating the interior and instruments. Tape drop cloth to fuselage, under windshield
bonding flange.
(g) Remove the four windshield retaining clips. (See Figure 56-101)
(h) Using several pieces of duct tape, make handles on the exterior of the windshield.
CAUTION: Exercise care to prevent the removal of laminate from the fuselage when
cutting and removing the sealant from between the fuselage and wind-
shield. If laminate is damaged, it must be repaired prior to installing the new
windshield.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Die Grinder with 1-inch cut-
off disk
- Any Source Cut windshield
Masking Tape 2-inch Any Source Prevent damage to
the windshield
Drop Cloth - Any Source Prevent contamina-
tion
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735
Grade A or B
Any Source General cleaning
Aluminum Oxide Sandpa-
per
80-grit Any Source Sealant removal
Phenolic or Hardwood Util-
ity Knife
1-inch Any Source Sealant removal
30 Nov 2000