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49 minutes ago, Marauder said:

Bob -- is your 201 mod from Lasar or is it the SWTA version. I often wondered if the STC stipulates what glass needs to be used.

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The SWTA does not use a track to hold the window in place like the Lasar does so the 1/4" window isn't an issue.  It just uses the existing screw holes from the existing window and adds screws around the top part that is cut out.  I installed the last one of these that was probably installed a couple of years ago and came as 1/4"  standard from SWTA.  In talking with Russel he told me that although his window was manufactured for him and has his own part number (called out in the STC) it has the same contour as the factory 201 window but would require more trimming than his window as he had his window pre trimmed so less fitting was needed. He also mentioned that he was using a more optically correct grade of plexiglass.

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Just now, N601RX said:

The SWTA does not use a track to hold the window in place like the Lasar does so the 1/4" window isn't an issue.  It just uses the existing screw holes from the existing window and adds screws around the top part that is cut out.  I installed the last one of these that was probably installed a couple of years ago and came as 1/4"  standard from SWTA.  In talking with Russel he told me that although his window was manufactured for him and has his own part number (called out in the STC) it has the same contour as the factory 201 window but would require more trimming than his window as he had his window pre trimmed so less fitting was needed. He also mentioned that he was using a more optically correct grade of plexiglass.

Interesting. The only screws holding my w'shield are those in the sheet metal trim piece covering the lower edge of the window. The detail can be seen in the pics above. The original upgrade was done in 1993. I do not know what was involved in that mod. I do know that the interior trim which was part of the old, 2 piece, more vertical w'shield does not fit the 201 w'shield very well. On the wish list... 

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Here is a picture of the SWTA showing the countersunk screws holding it on.  It also has access panel on each corner.  The Lasar mod is more involved and more closely duplicates the factory 201 install including the new cowl deck.  The SWTA STC just instructs you to use your existing covers as a pattern and cut a new single piece cover.  It also allows adding the corner panels.  When it was available it was around $900 while the laser was close to $2500 to cover the extra factory parts.

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Here is a picture of the SWTA showing the countersunk screws holding it on.  It also has access panel on each corner.  The Lasar mod is more involved and more closely duplicates the factory 201 install including the new cowl deck.  The SWTA STC just instructs you to use your existing covers as a pattern and cut a new single piece cover.  It also allows adding the corner panels.  When it was available it was around $900 while the laser was close to $2500 to cover the extra factory parts.

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That is what mine looks like. Now I know why my plane might be quieter.

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