Tiger Windshield Replacement

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    • March 19, 2018 at 19:24 #8621
      Jeff Helmericks
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      I have the task of replacing the windshield in a 1976 AA-5B Tiger. It appears from the maintenance manual the windshield/cabin bow normally comes attached, however the new one I received (Great Lakes Aero plastic) is just the new plexiglass without any attaching hardware. The install kit consists of a tube of adhesive.

      The new windshield is also about an 1/8″ thicker than the original. Not unusual for new windows to be thicker, but does the Tiger present any unusual challenges I need to consider?

      Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

      Jeff

    • March 19, 2018 at 22:51 #8624
      Roscoe Rosché
      Keymaster

      Jeff,

      We actually have several videos on the ‘Grumman Pilots’ YouTube channel that show the work needed. You will find them helpful.

      Cheers

      Roscoe

    • March 19, 2018 at 22:52 #8625
      Roscoe Rosché
      Keymaster

      Oh, and the bow was back when the factory did them, now you have to do all that yourself.

      Cheers

      R

    • March 20, 2018 at 12:02 #8632
      Jeff Helmericks
      Participant

      Thanks for the help, the videos did the trick. We got it out and cleaned up yesterday, so by tonight we should have a new windshield.

      Thanks again for the help.

      Jeff

    • March 20, 2018 at 18:16 #8634
      Roscoe Rosché
      Keymaster

      Be sure and let it cure long enough. Don’t ask how I know this.

      Cheers

      Roscoe

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