rubber window gasket

[Rick Erwin]

For Ed:

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 Part number S2172-1 was superseded by R581567 in 1991.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

[edasmus]

Bummer..., I'm pulling for ya Rick. Hopefully success is near and you'll be flying soon!

Good Luck! Ed

[Frank Benvin]

Try - not sure if they supply it but can't hurt to ask

http://www.warco.com/

Frank

[Rick Erwin]

Thanks Frank. I have a call into them now ... we’ll see.

Rick

[Rick Erwin]

For Frank:

I checked with Warco. They are just now starting testing to run sponge rubber, so they can't help. If they eventually run any sponge rubber, the initial setup cost will be $800 with a minimum run of some number of feet.

Another strike out. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Rick