Technical data

13773-001
56-10
Page 10 30 Nov 2000
(aa) Mix sealant per manufacturer's instructions. Mix the required quantity in the ratio specified
in the adhesive manufacturer's instructions. (Refer to 25-10)
CAUTION: Do not apply sealant to windshield bonding flange. The sealant must be
applied to the fuselage bonding flange.
(ab) Apply a thin layer of sealant to the outer edge of the fuselage bonding flange. Spread the
sealant out using an application spatula.
(ac) Directly on top of the sealant previously spread, apply a 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch bead of seal-
ant down the center of the bond area.
Note: If more than one bead is required, apply it immediately adjacent to the prior
bead to form one large bead.
(ad) Using padded cargo rods, secure the windshield into position making sure the reference
marks made earlier are perfectly aligned and that the contour of the windshield matches
the contour of the fuselage.
CAUTION: When spreading the sealant, ensure all air pockets are removed.
Note: Five or more padded cargo rods may be necessary to hold the windshield
into the proper position. Padded cargo rods may be placed on each corner
of the windshield and in the center of the windshield. Additional padded
cargo rods may be required to prevent the windshield from sliding down.
(ae) Using a 1-inch application spatula, push sealant into the gap between the windshield and
the fuselage.
(af) Remove masking tape and fine line tape from the perimeter of the windshield and the
fuselage.
Note: To prevent sealant from becoming damaged, pull tape towards sealant
while the sealant is still damp.
(ag) Allow the sealant to air dry. Following the manufacture’s instructions, the sealant can be
heat cured using a heat gun.
CAUTION: Overheating windshield can cause windshield damage.
(ah) Install and secure the four windshield retaining clips.
(ai) Remove cargo rods.
(aj) Route and secure the interior light wiring harness.
(ak) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove all debris from the cabin and fuselage.
(al) Remove the drop cloth.
(am) Install and secure interior trim panels. (Refer to 25-10)
(an) Install crew seats. (Refer to 25-10)
(ao) Install MFD.