rubber window gasket
73p
does anyone know a source where to purchase the rubber moulding that holds the plexyglass in place, mine has shrunk leaving a 11/2 gap and is starting to crack. thank you - rick |
Rick,
Cessna has the item... refer to your Parts Manual for the Cabin Interior parts. Once you have the part numbers, you should be able to look it up on-line at these two sources: http://www.iwantcessnaparts.com/ http://www.cessnaparts.com/ I recall this item being fairly reasonable. SkyKing |
We just got @25 ft. from yingling. can't remember the cost, but I don't remember pitchin a hissy when we got the bill.
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thank you kim, e'd them under 5 per ft.
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I recently got some from Browns Aircraft Supply in Jacksonville (904)396-6655. He has S2171-1 which does most of the windows and the price was pretty good in comparison to everyone else.
On the door windows, you need S2171-1 plus the S2172-1 molding, which I have not been able to located easily. Please let me know if you find a source for it. If anyone has figued out a good way of joining the ends, please let me know. Otherwise the job is not as good as I woudl like to see it. Dave |
I’m resurrecting this 17 year old thread because I need this seal.
The Cessna part number is S2172-1, but it was superseded by part number R581567, ... which is no longer available. Does anyone know of a supplier for this window seal? If not, how about another sponge rubber seal that has a profile similar enough to work? Thanks, Rick |
Great Lakes Aero
I just had my pilot side windows and door window replaced at my annual and my mechanic got the plastic and the seals at Great Lakes Aero.
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Thanks Tom, is your plane a P model??
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No it is not. They may still have stuff for the pressurized model, so I would check them out. The other company that people get windows from is LP Aero Plastics.
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Thanks again Tom.
Just to be clear, I need the seals for the forward edge of the forward window, and the seal for the aft edge of the aft window ... both in the cabin door for a pressurized G model. I’ll certainly check with the companies you mentioned to see if they have them, or know somebody that might. Anybody else have a supplier in mind? Rick |
Hi Rick,
I replaced this seal in my airplane back in June of 2009. I purchased it from Cessna at that time. My contact at the time was Melissa Clark. Her email at that time was MClark@cessna.textron.com. I have no idea if she would still be around all these years later but what the heck, send an email to this address and see what happens. I purchased enough of the S2171-1 to do all the side windows. My recollection of obtaining this material at that time was it was surprisingly easy and not very expensive and Melissa was very helpful. Oooops, re-reading your post, I see the part numbers do not exactly match, but you could still attempt to reach Melissa. I'm guessing these seals are similar. Good Luck, Ed |
Thanks Ed,
I ordered enough of the S2171-1 to do the entire circumference of all of the windows ... without knowing that half of each of the two windows in the upper door requires the S2172-1 seal. I’ll definitely email Melissa and see if she has a source for the S2172-1 seal. Rick |
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I sent an email to Melissa at the address you offered, it bounced back as undeliverable. I called Cessna/Textron parts and inquired about the part. Part number S2172-1 was superseded by R581567 in 1991. R581567 showed no stock available in 1998. The gal I spoke with sent me a list of four suppliers that showed possible stock. I struck out with each one. I also call the company that bought the original manufacturer - they don't make anything but sponge rubber sheets now. So, I'm back at square one. I'm now looking for an aftermarket sponge rubber seal that might have a similar profile that could be used, modified, or combined as a replacement. If/when I find something that works, I'll post it here. For posterity purposes I've attached a dimensional drawing of the original part the gal from Cessna sent me to help in my search. Rick |
Bummer..., I'm pulling for ya Rick. Hopefully success is near and you'll be flying soon!
Good Luck! Ed |
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