The vast majority of aircraft windows,
experimental and certified are acrylic (plexiglass). It is less expensive
and much easier to form.
Here is a link to some info about caring
for acrylic windshields. Best to use cleaners made specifically for
acrylic – unless it won’t do the job. http://www.lpaero.com/CAREINS.html
Al
-----Original Message-----
From: Rotary motors in aircraft
[mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of George Lendich
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 1:08
PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: cleaning
aircraft windows
I though you had to use
Polycorbonate in aircraft application - I didn't think you could or were
allowed to use Acrylic because it was more brittle?
Anyone got a suggestion for what I can use to get dried on masking tape and its
adhesive residue removed from some airplane windows? This is on a Lake
LA4 and I suspect the windows are polycarbonate. Any help would be
appreciated. TIA
<Marv>
I guess I’d think it more likely they are acrylic, but I don’t know. In any case I’d try vinegar; and if that doesn’t work, I’d use “Goof-Off”. Apply only long enough to remove, then wipe dry. I’ve used it on my acrylic windows with good results, and it’s been about 5 years since, and there is no sign of any effect on the acrylic.
Al