Right hand opening 172 Doors are getting harder and harder to find. Has anybody ever ventured down the road of using salvage parts and convert a fixed window door over ? 1964 172 is the door in question. Thanks all.
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Making a 172 RH window openable ???
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Do you need the whole window to open? I believe Great Lakes Aero still offers a "photo" window mod that opens. Or if your APIA is adventurous you can modify the plexiglass to maybe meet your needs if you want something larger. I adapted a helicopter sliding window to a Cessna window but dont remember what specific model as a minor alteration.convert a fixed window door over ?
Do you need the whole window to open? I believe Great Lakes Aero still offers a "photo" window mod that opens. Or if your APIA is adventurous you can modify the plexiglass to maybe meet your needs if you want something larger. I adapted a helicopter sliding window to a Cessna window but dont remember what specific model as a minor alteration.
Asking about a retrofit of all of the opening framework and hardware into a non opening door. It’s been done before. I just don’t recall what all is needed. Replacing the door works, but you’ll have a lot of hours in paint, prep and fitment. I saw an IA convert one many years ago but I don’t recall what all was involved. Thanks.