bradcarr Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 Ok so I'm about 20 threads into how to replace my door seal on my Mooney. Think I got everything planned out etc. However, I noticed there is an interior part that looks like it's supposed to exist around the door opening as well. When I'm flying mine for sure isn't lined up with the space between the door and the body of the plane. Should it be lined up? Does it serve a major purpose for also helping seal the door? I'm including a picture to show you what I'm referring to though this is not my plane. I couldn't figure out what this thing is called because every time you type seal you get the part that goes on the actual door itself.
LANCECASPER Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, bradcarr said: Ok so I'm about 20 threads into how to replace my door seal on my Mooney. Think I got everything planned out etc. However, I noticed there is an interior part that looks like it's supposed to exist around the door opening as well. When I'm flying mine for sure isn't lined up with the space between the door and the body of the plane. Should it be lined up? Does it serve a major purpose for also helping seal the door? I'm including a picture to show you what I'm referring to though this is not my plane. I couldn't figure out what this thing is called because every time you type seal you get the part that goes on the actual door itself. That's just a cosmetic trim to make it look more finished. It's called windlace. It's not going to help with sealing the door on a Mooney. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/windlacedoorwelt.php https://www.csobeech.com/wind-lace.html
Andy95W Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 The windlace doesn’t help seal the door, but it does help cut down on wind noise. It’s actually very noticeable even with a good door seal.
PT20J Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 Another source. https://www.brownaircraft.com/aircraft-wind-lacing-s/264.htm Also, Bruce Jaeger used to sell it. I don’t know if the new owners still do. https://www.jaegeraviation.com
bradcarr Posted January 7 Author Report Posted January 7 Awesome I may deal with that when I tackle the interior. Door seal here i come tomorrow.
Gee Bee Aeroproducts Posted January 7 Report Posted January 7 We have a new silicone foam seal in production I will offer two seals in silicone Cabin Baggage If you want to try a better material let me know. Material shown for another door Assy very soft , excellent Duro Closed cell material
Paul Thomas Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 I'm shocked at the cost of windlace; the guy that did my seats did it for free. I owe him something!
Hank Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 32 minutes ago, Paul Thomas said: I'm shocked at the cost of windlace; the guy that did my seats did it for free. I owe him something! Pre-Covid, I had new windlace installed on my baggage door while i waited, $100 total. Plus the lunch I went to while he worked. 2018? 2019?
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