Framing Window Repair

PPG now offers operators in China local single-source service
for framed window assembly overhaul and repair

PPG Aerospace – Transparencies is recognized around the world as a longtime manufacturer of original-equipment and aftermarket aircraft transparencies. With its continued customer commitment, PPG has expanded capabilities with component overhaul and repair services for framed window assemblies at its application support center in Suzhou, China.

Overhauls, repairs
All framed window assemblies are overhauled or repaired onsite at PPG’s new CAAC-approved state-of-the-art operation in Suzhou. All work is performed by experienced CAAC- approved technicians under PPG’s CAAC repair station certificate.

PPG’s typical overhaul process includes:
• Disassembly, cleaning and inspecting of the unit according to the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
• Stripping paint from frame
• NDI/magnetic particle inspection
• Inspecting, cleaning, priming and repainting the frame
• Replacing worn, unserviceable and other detail parts
• Installing a PPG-rebuilt or new window
• Assembling, sealing, greasing and adjusting all mechanisms

PPG’s typical repair process includes:
• Cleaning and inspecting entire assembly according to the aircraft CMM
• Measuring and recording heater/sensor resistance
• Polishing to remove scratches on inboard and outboard surfaces on acrylic and glass windshields
• Reworking polysulfide coating on exterior edges
• Replacing or reworking seal
• Replacement or repair of all parts on assembly fund during inspection to be worn or unserviceable

Before work begins, units are inspected in accordance with the OEM CMM. Once the scope of work has been determined and agreed upon by the customer, the unit is then overhauled or repaired. All work is performed in compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives Service Bulletins and customer Engineering Orders.
Turntimes
Because all of the work is performed in-house by PPG, turntimes are a fast seven to 15 days for repairs and 20 to 30 days for overhauls.
Warranties
As the OEM window manufacturer, PPG is able to handle warranties quickly and efficiently, too. PPG provides warranties for both the windshield panel and window framed assembly. For specific component warranties, please contact your PPG sales representative.

Aircraft Model	Part	Framed Window Assembly Part Number
Boeing 727/707/737 Classic	#2 Framed Assembly	5-71762-*
Boeing 737NG	#2 Framed Assembly	141A4810-*
Boeing 757	#2 Framed Assembly	012N8771-*
	#2 Framed Assembly	141N4850-*
Boeing 767	#2 Framed Assembly	015T0195-*
	#2 Framed Assembly	141T0012-*
	#2 Framed Assembly	141T4835-*
Boeing 777	#2 Framed Assembly	141T4835-*

Complete transparency capabilities

PPG is pleased to take the next step to offer airlines this expanded overhaul and repair service. As a result of being both an original-equipment transparency manufacturer and a CAAC repair station, PPG is capable of providing airlines with the industry’s most comprehensive capabilities.

In addition to framed window assemblies, PPG Aerospace – Transparencies can be your one source for all of your cockpit transparency needs:
• Boeing windshields -- Repairs, rebuilds, exchanges and new spares
• Boeing framed window assemblies -- Overhauls, repairs and spares.

With global supplies of spare transparencies stocked at strategic locations around the world, PPG can get you the parts you need when you need them.