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Model 650 Maintenance Manual (Rev 38)
56-11-03 (Rev 36)
ELECTRICALLY HEATED GLASS WINDSHIELD/COCKPIT SIDE WINDOWS - INSPECTION/CHECK

1. General
A. This section gives instructions to evaluate the efficiency of Surface Seal treatment on glass windshields.
2. Tools and Equipment
A. For information on tools and equipment, refer to Windows - General.
TASK 56-11-03-720
3. Windshield Surface Seal Treatment Functional Check (Mist Spray)
A. Preparation.
(1) Make sure that you wear disposable gloves when you clean the windshield. Your skin contains oils that can contaminate
the glass surface.
(2) Clean the windshield with the recommended windshield glass cleaner and cleaning cloths to remove dirt and grime.
NOTE: A 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol may be used as a cleaner.
B. Measurement Procedure.
NOTE: This measurement must meet its criteria within the entire critical vision area.
NOTE: The Surface Seal treatment and the measurement procedure are not necessary for the cockpit side
windows.
(1) Fill the clean spray bottle with distilled or deionized water.
(2) Make sure that the nozzle is set to produce the finest possible mist.
(3) If disposable gloves have been removed from hands, put on a new pair. It is essential that no skin oils be deposited on the
glass during the assessment.
(4) Starting at the bottom of the glass, with the nozzle at a distance of approximately 12 inches from glass, pump the sprayer
to fully mist coat the windshield.
(a) Spray to apply mist from one side to the other and progressively continue this pattern upward until the entire
windshield is misted.
(5) Starting at the top of the glass, continue misting across the top 3 or 4 inches until water droplets roll or flow freely down the
glass surface.
(6) Continue to apply the water along the top edge until the water drops have moved freely to the bottom fully across the critical
vision area of the windshield.
NOTE: Do not spray on (double up) areas which have developed “tracks” as this will produce droplets
which do not give a true representation of the Surface Seal treatment effectiveness.
(7) Examine the appearance of the remaining water on the glass and the droplet “tracks”.
(8) Compare the area within the critical vision area to the reference standard photographs in Figures 601, 602, 603 and 604.
NOTE: For proper reference standards, CD-ROM users must print all four sheets reference standard
photographs on a laser printer with a 300 DPI or greater resolution.
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Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Print Date: Fri Nov 17 14:51:52 CST 2023
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"LIKE-NEW" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

Figure 601
The sprayed water remains "beaded-up" as small droplets circular in shape. Water droplet "tracks" leave no water
residue in the track itself. The coating is very water repellent, and no reapplication of Surface Seal treatment is
necessary.
NOTE: The ruler with scale in inches provides a size reference.

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"ACCEPTABLE" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

Figure 602
The sprayed water remains "beaded-up" but has slightly larger droplets (compared to Figure 601). The largest droplets
will be slightly elongated in the direction of gravity. Water droplet "tracks" leave water droplets within the "tracks" that are
essentially elliptical in shape. The coating provides acceptable vision in rain. Reapplication of Surface Seal treatment is
not necessary, but may be required after the next scheduled assessment.

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"CONDITIONAL" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

Figure 603
At the lower range of acceptability, water droplets are irregular in shape and random in size. Water droplets in the
"tracks" are elongated in the direction of gravity and are of variable size. Droplet tracks are somewhat irregular in
direction. Surface Seal treatment must be checked using Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement to verify condition
and time allowed prior to refurbishment.

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"UNACCEPTABLE" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

Figure 604
The sprayed water forms droplets of larger size than those in Figure 603 and of irregular shape. The largest droplets will
be elongated in the direction of gravity. Water droplet "tracks" leave larger droplets within the "tracks" that are elongated
in the direction of gravity and of irregular shape. Some of the sprayed water may form only large droplets that combine
with other droplets to form "sheeted-over" areas devoid of droplets. The coating has degraded to the level where
reapplication of Surface Seal treatment must be accomplished.
(a) If water droplet and track pattern is like new or acceptable condition, no further action is required.
(b) If condition of surface seal treatment is deemed conditional, operators may either immediately refurbish windshield or
use Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement to determine water droplet contact angle. If contact angle is greater
than 50 degrees, 10 flight hours are allowed for each degree over 50 degrees prior to refurbishment or reinspection
with macroscope is required.
(9) Empty spray bottle and pump all water out of nozzle. This will ensure that no deposits dry into the nozzle causing a distorted
spray pattern the next time the nozzle is used.

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(10) If water droplet and track pattern is not acceptable, glass must be retreated with Surface Seal.
NOTE: The Surface Seal treatment and the measurement procedure are not necessary for the cockpit side
windows.
NOTE: Operators may use Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement to verify, in a less subjective
method, the condition of the Surface Seal treatment.
END OF TASK
4. Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement
A. Procedure.
NOTE: If not familiar with the techniques required for performing this measurement, review the video included
in the testing kit.
NOTE: Move the airplane into a hangar or, if necessary to perform outside, to a dry protected area with the
windshield not warm to the touch. Airplane must be nearly level because the angle of the glass surface
affects drop length.
NOTE: Ensure that the appropriate water droplet contact angle measurement kit is available.
(1) Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement.
(a) Clean the windshield with the supplied windshield glass cleaner and cleaning cloths to remove dirt and grime.
(b) Thoroughly clean the locations (refer to Figure 605) at which the droplet contact angle is to be measured using the
solvent and cleaning cloths supplied in the test kit.
(c) Obtain a pair of new disposable gloves and wear them until the measuring steps are completed to ensure that no
fingerprints or oils are deposited on the measurement locations.
(d) Install a fresh reservoir tip on the calibrated pipetter.
(e) Fill the reservoir of the calibrated pipetter with deionized water from the supply container.
(f) At the location to be tested, place a 10 μl (microliter) drop on the windshield with the calibrated pipetter using the
following procedure:
1 Expel a drop from the calibrated pipetter and touch some surface to remove the drop from the tip of the pipetter.
This ensures that the next drop that is released will be of correct size.
2 Expel a 10 μl drop from the calibrated pipetter.
3 Gently place the drop on the surface at the location to be tested by touching the drop to the surface and then
withdrawing the pipetter tip vertically to prevent smearing or otherwise distorting the drop on the glass surface.
NOTE: If the 10 μl drop will not stick to the windshield, but runs off, it may be understood that the
contact angle for that spot exceeds 100 degrees.
NOTE: The drop dimension must be measured within one minute since the evaporation of water
will affect the accuracy.
(g) The Macroscope 25 optical instrument with the reticle length scale in millimeters should be used. (Ignore the lower
3/16 inch scale.) Focus on the reticle with the upper knurled ring.
(h) Position the macroscope on the glass surface over the drop, and adjust the focus (lower knurled ring) until the drop is
clearly seen. If necessary, use and properly adjust the portable light source which attaches to the Macroscope.
Position the macroscope so that the major axis (length) of the drop can be precisely measured. Align the reticle scale
so that the left edge of the drop as viewed in the eyepiece corresponds to the 0 reading. Measure the drop dimension
by determining which reticle marking corresponds to the right edge of the drop.
NOTE: If measurement exceeds five mm, estimate the actual length.
(i) Record the length measurement and location letter on the supplied note pad.
(j) Remove the water drop by wiping dry with a cleaning cloth.
(k) Repeat Steps (f) through (j) to total five measurements at each of the four specified locations.
NOTE: If a single measurement is very different from the others, discard the measurement and make
an additional substitute measurement.
NOTE: If fewer measurements are used, a high degree of confidence in the average value is not
achieved.

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(l) Average the five readings at each location to determine the average drop length.
(m) Using the appropriate chart, convert the average drop length to contact angle.
NOTE: Because the angle of the windshield is different at the inboard and outboard locations, the
droplet will be longer when the surface of the glass is more nearly vertical. The correct
conversion chart must be used to determine contact angle.
(n) Record the contact angle for each location and the flight hours in the airplane log book.
(o) If contact angle is less than 50°, refurbish the windshield coating using the PPG manufactured kit.
DROP DIMENSION VS CONTACT ANGLE - DROP DIMENSION VS CONTACT ANGLE -
LOCATIONS A and C LOCATIONS B and D
Drop Length (Millimeter) Contact Angle Drop Length (Millimeter) Contact Angle
3.20 101° 3.20 100°
3.25 100° 3.25 99°
3.30 99° 3.30 98°
3.35 97° 3.35 97°
3.40 96° 3.40 96°
3.45 95° 3.45 94°
3.50 93° 3.50 93°
3.55 92° 3.55 92°
3.60 91° 3.60 91°
3.65 89° 3.65 90°
3.70 88° 3.70 88°
3.75 87° 3.75 87°
3.80 85° 3.80 86°
3.85 84° 3.85 85°
3.90 83° 3.90 84°
3.95 81° 3.95 83°
4.00 80° 4.00 81°
4.05 79° 4.05 80°
4.10 77° 4.10 79°
4.15 76° 4.15 78°
4.20 75° 4.20 77°
4.25 73° 4.25 75°
4.30 72° 4.30 74°
4.35 71° 4.35 73°
4.40 69° 4.40 72°
4.45 68° 4.45 71°
4.50 67° 4.50 70°
4.55 65° 4.55 68°
4.60 64° 4.60 67°
4.65 63° 4.65 66°

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4.70 61° 4.70 65°

4.75 60° 4.75 64°
4.80 59° 4.80 62°
4.85 57° 4.85 61°
4.90 56° 4.90 60°
4.95 55° 4.95 59°
5.00 53° 5.00 58°
5.05 52° 5.05 57°
5.10 51° 5.10 55°
5.15 49° 5.15 54°
5.20 48° 5.20 53°
5.25 47° 5.25 52°
5.30 45° 5.30 51°
5.35 44° 5.35 49°
5.40 43° 5.40 48°
TASK 56-11-03-721
5. Glass Windshield Retainer Screws Functional Check (Torque Inspection) (Airplanes -7001 and On)
A. Tools and Equipment
(1) Torq-Set Screwdriver - Commercially Available
B. Complete a Functional Check (Torque Inspection) of the Glass Windshield Retainer Screws.
CAUTION: Do not apply too much torque to the windshield retainer screws. A torque value that is too high can
damage the fastener system.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the windshield retainer screws. A torque value that is too low can cause leakage around
the perimeter of the windshield.
NOTE: For this inspection you will use an approved torque wrench to make sure that the windshield retainer
screws are sufficiently tight.
(1) Remove the windshield anti-ice shrouds. Refer to Chapter 30, Windshield Anti-ice Shroud and Nozzle - Maintenance
Practices, Windshield Anti-ice Shroud Removal/Installation.
(2) Beginning at the outboard center of the windshield frame and check all windshield retainer screws for proper torque as
follows.
(a) On each screw, apply 37 to 42 inch-pounds (4.2 to 4.7 N-m) of torque in a clockwise direction.
(3) Install the windshield anti-ice shrouds. Refer to Chapter 30, Windshield Anti-ice Shroud and Nozzle - Maintenance
Practices, Windshield Anti-ice Shroud Removal/Installation.
END OF TASK
TASK 56-11-03-220
6. Glass Windshield and Side Window Delamination Detailed Inspection
NOTE: Delamination does not have an effect on the structural integrity of the windshield or cockpit side windows.
A. Do a visual inspection of the windshield and cockpit side windows for signs of delamination on the outer side of the windows.
Refer to Windshields and Flight Compartment Side Windows - Description and Operation.
(1) You are permitted to operate the airplane if delamination is found in the noncritical vision areas.
NOTE: Windshield replacement should be considered when delamination contacts a bus bar.
Delamination that contacts a bus bar can eventually lead to failure of the windshield non-structural
outer ply. Refer to Service Letter SL650-56-05 for more information.
(2) You are permitted to operate the airplane for up to 25 hours of flight after delamination is found in the semi-critical vision
area, unless it moves into the critical vision area. If delamination moves into the critical vision area, do the step as follows.

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(3) If delamination is found in the critical vision area, it is necessary to replace the windshield or window before a subsequent
flight.
END OF TASK
7. Optical Prism Inspection
A. Description
(1) This optical inspection procedure will find voids and cracks in the area of the fastener holes of the acrylic windows without
the removal of the edge retainers or their related fasteners.
(2) Do an inspection for cracks that start at the fastener hole(s) and go to adjacent fastener holes, into the viewable area, or to
the edge of the window.
NOTE: An optical prism can be purchased or locally fabricated. Refer to Figure 606 for information on how
to make the optical prism.
B. Preparation
(1) Remove the windshield deicing ducts.
NOTE: If the AWR P-17 prism is used, the removal of the windshield deicing ducts is not required.
CAUTION: The use of cleaning materials not shown in the equipment table below can cause crazing of the acrylic
windows.
(2) Use aliphatic naphtha followed by a solution of liquid soap and water solution to thoroughly clean dust and unwanted
material from the window. Clean the acrylic window area a minimum of six to eight inches from the fastener holes.
C. Inspection Procedure with a 70-Degree Prism (Refer to Figure 607).
(1) Apply the couplant to the 70-degree face of the prism and the inspection area of the window.
NOTE: The inspections are done from the outside surface of the windows.
(2) Put the prism on the window, refer to Figure 607.
(3) Use the light source to add light at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from the vertical of the prism and examine the fastener
holes.
NOTE: To get a clear view of both the top and the bottom surfaces of the fastener hole, move the prism
toward, or away from the fastener.
(a) The image of an undamaged hole will show as a cylinder that is not transparent.
(b) The image of a fastener hole with a crack that extends from one surface of the material under inspection into the hole
will show as a reflection. The reflection is not transparent and it extends from the fastener hole as in View A-A of
Figure 607.
(c) The image of a crack from one fastener hole to an adjacent fastener hole will show as an irregular surface that is not
transparent. View B-B of Figure 607 shows a crack from hole to hole.
D. Procedure Using an AWR P-17 Prism (Refer to Figure 608).
(1) Put the prism to the window as shown in Figure 608, and with the light source to add light at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees
from the vertical of the prism, examine the fastener holes.
E. After the inspection is completed, remove the couplant from the window with aliphatic naphtha followed by a weak soap and
water solution.
TASK 56-11-03-221
8. Glass Windshield and Side Windows Hump or Fillet Seals Detailed Inspection
A. Complete a Detailed Inspection of the Glass Windshield and Side Windows Hump or Fillet Seals.
(1) Inspect the windshield hump seal for cracks.
(2) If cracks are detected, repair immediately to prevent moisture entry and delamination of the windshield. Refer to Chapter
56, Electric Heated Glass Windshield - Maintenance Practices, Hump Seal Repair.
(3) Also check for security of installation, cleanliness, and other damage.
(4) Integrity of the hump seal and its bond to the glass surface is critical to the life of the windshield. If debonding is noted, the
depth of the debonded hump seal must be monitored closely.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal ruler, feeler gage or other rigid tool to measure depth of debonding. A rigid tool
could actually cause more debonding.

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(5) Measure depth of debonding by inserting a 0.50 inch wide strip of paper into the gap between the hump seal and the glass
surface.
(6) If paper can be inserted 0.20 inch or more, the hump seal must be repaired immediately. Refer to Chapter 56, Electric
Heated Glass Windshield - Maintenance Practices, Hump Seal Repair.
(7) Lesser debonding must be monitored closely and inspected frequently to ensure repair is performed before permanent
damage, from moisture entering the plies, to the windshield occurs.
(8) Inspect the side window fillet seals for cracks, security of installation and other damage.
END OF TASK

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Figure 605 : Sheet 1 : Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement Locations

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Figure 606 : Sheet 1 : Fabrication of Optical Prism

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Figure 607 : Sheet 1 : Optical Inspection Using 70-Degree Prism

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Figure 607 : Sheet 2 : Optical Inspection Using 70-Degree Prism

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Figure 608 : Sheet 1 : Optical Inspection Using APR P-17 Prism

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Figure 608 : Sheet 2 : Optical Inspection Using APR P-17 Prism


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56-11-03 (Rev 36)

ELECTRICALLY HEATED GLASS WINDSHIELD/COCKPIT SIDE WINDOWS - INSPECTION/CHECK

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"LIKE-NEW" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

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"ACCEPTABLE" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

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"CONDITIONAL" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

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"UNACCEPTABLE" SURFACE SEAL TREATMENT ASSESSMENT STANDARD

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4.70 61° 4.70 65°

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Figure 605 : Sheet 1 : Water Droplet Contact Angle Measurement Locations

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Figure 606 : Sheet 1 : Fabrication of Optical Prism

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Figure 607 : Sheet 1 : Optical Inspection Using 70-Degree Prism

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Figure 607 : Sheet 2 : Optical Inspection Using 70-Degree Prism

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Figure 608 : Sheet 1 : Optical Inspection Using APR P-17 Prism

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Figure 608 : Sheet 2 : Optical Inspection Using APR P-17 Prism

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