Texas Composites Wingtip light lens?

**Dgeyer** · 2025-02-04T17:44:05Z

Hi all, my new to me 1979 J- model (serial 0905) has an STC (SA7609SW) for Texas Composites, Inc wingtips that was installed in 1995. Both of the lenses covering the lights are cracked, one just around the screw holes which will be manageable for some time, the other is cracked right down the middle and needs replacement.

I can't find these and believe they are likely a slightly different shape than the LASAR tips or other tips that came from factory on later J models. They do not have recognition lights.

Anyone else out there have these wingtips and had success finding lenses? I contacted a 3D printing company about scanning and printing new lenses, but they want $2500 just for the scan. I might as well get new wingtips.

I tried tracking the company Texas Composites, Inc but the larger corporation that bought them out doesn't respond to me.

Donovan

**Hank** · 2025-02-04T17:56:38Z

Talk to LASAR, see if you buy theirs, can you return them if they don't fit.

The only other choice that comes to mind would be to buy some sheet PC and bend your own set. Vacuum molding is pretty inexpensive.

**Aerodon** · 2025-02-04T18:35:18Z

Try LP Aero or Great Lakes Plastics - both make lenses for various OEM's and STC holders. Send yours there so they can compare?

Or use it as an excuse to get Aveo wingtips like I did.

Also, 3M sell some 2 part plastic glues that are awesome. I have seen C172 wingtips 'welded' back together. Especially good if you grind a gap and bridge it, just like you would do with a metal weld. I suspect you could do a half decent repair, its not like you have to spot traffic?

Aerodon