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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
Today I spotted two four inch and one six inch vertical cracks in the side
window at the seat directly behind the pilot seat. The cracks are almost perfectly straight and originate at the top frame more or less in the middle of the window. The aircraft is a 1973 V35B and I would imagine that this window is that old. How does this happen? Old age? Cold to hot? Some other force that decided that one month since my last aviation maintenance expenditure was too long? -- Peter |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
"Peter R." wrote: How does this happen? Old age? Cold to hot? Some other force that decided that one month since my last aviation maintenance expenditure was too long? Answer "C" is correct. It is probably your fault for allowing your airplane to discover excess cash in your bank account. -- Dan "WARNING! AVIATION EXPENSES MAY EXCEED INCOME!" -startup screen on the GPS in my first airplane |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
I am going to guess it is temperature related.
How hot did it get in your hangar yesterday? Peter R. wrote: Today I spotted two four inch and one six inch vertical cracks in the side window at the seat directly behind the pilot seat. The cracks are almost perfectly straight and originate at the top frame more or less in the middle of the window. The aircraft is a 1973 V35B and I would imagine that this window is that old. How does this happen? Old age? Cold to hot? Some other force that decided that one month since my last aviation maintenance expenditure was too long? |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
What side is it? Is it the green color? If you want a used one, but in good
condition, you can have it for free if you figure out how to get it from Wisconsin. I have a set of a windshield and side windows from my 19980 Baron B-55, which I think are the same as your Bonanza. Replacing a whole set is around $6,000. |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
("Viperdoc" wrote)
What side is it? Is it the green color? If you want a used one, but in good condition, you can have it for free if you figure out how to get it from Wisconsin. I have a set of a windshield and side windows from my 19980 Baron B-55, which I think are the same as your Bonanza. Replacing a whole set is around $6,000. Is it curved (bubble-convex) ....not flat? I would think a Shipping Store would do a good job of packing it - for a little extra. :-) (Box) (in a box) (in a box) each surrounded by packing peanuts. Final (((box))) as big as a medium size microwave (box) at Best Buy. They might charge $45 ....Total. Mont |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
"Peter R." wrote in message ... Today I spotted two four inch and one six inch vertical cracks in the side window at the seat directly behind the pilot seat. The cracks are almost perfectly straight and originate at the top frame more or less in the middle of the window. The aircraft is a 1973 V35B and I would imagine that this window is that old. Do they originate from the area around the hinges? How does this happen? Old age? Cold to hot? Some other force that decided that one month since my last aviation maintenance expenditure was too long? If they migrate to/from the hinge, I'd guess an inordinate sideload (stress fracture). |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
On 6/8/2007 8:39:15 AM, john smith wrote:
I am going to guess it is temperature related. How hot did it get in your hangar yesterday? Early in the week temperatures dipped into the lower 40s (degrees F) at night, but the aircraft was in a community hangar that most likely doesn't drop below 60 or so, assuming the door remained closed (this hangar located in Buffalo, NY - where I travel during the week for work). On Thursday, the day I departed, the temperature climbed up to around 85. -- Peter |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
On 6/8/2007 8:44:52 AM, "Viperdoc" wrote:
What side is it? Is it the green color? If you want a used one, but in good condition, you can have it for free if you figure out how to get it from Wisconsin. I have a set of a windshield and side windows from my 19980 Baron B-55, which I think are the same as your Bonanza. Thank you for your very generous offer, Viperdoc. The window is the left side, just behind the pilot's seat and is the one that also acts as an emergency exit for that row of seats. The current window is not tinted at all. Earlier today I called the mechanic and received a quote for US $185 for a new one (labor extra), then just went ahead and ordered it. In the future, though, we may be in touch. -- Peter |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
On 6/8/2007 6:41:28 AM, "Dan Luke" wrote:
It is probably your fault for allowing your airplane to discover excess cash in your bank account. Ha. Once again, pilot error. -- Peter |
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Bonanza second row side window cracked - How?
Having replaced all of the windows recently, you are probably lucky that it
is the side window that opens. Regardless, the amount of work involved is pretty extensive, and getting a good seal afterwards can be a challenge. |
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