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Leading Edge Light Replacement Lens Options?

RVphil

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I know about Duckworks but the replacement lenses I ordered from them don't conform to the 7A's leading edge, even after installation. Are there other sources for leading edge landing light lenses I can try?
 
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Be original. Make your own.
-remove a wing tip & trace your wing's leading edge profile
-fabricate a jig from some hardware store aluminum or galvanized sheet & scrap wood as shown (undersize by 1/8" for thickness of acrylic)
-purchase some 1/8" acrylic sheet from same hardware store (not Lexan!)
-borrow one of your wife's flannel sheets, drape it over your jig
-heat up the acrylic sheet in your wife's oven to 325F (no hotter!) (while she is out!)
-drape heated acrylic over your jig, pat & hold it in place with oven mitts
-trim & install backing plates & nutplates per normal
-done
 

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Excellent idea! I'll give this a try. How was the acrylic supported when in the oven? I've not worked with this stuff before.
 
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