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It
doesn't matter that it might be an upholstry item. The CFR's, allow
for owner built parts. It's perfectly legal for an owner to make a
replacement part for his certified aircraft, whichever part that hapens to
be. Precedent says that he can also have a third party make any part he
wants as long as he gives them the specs for it and ensures that it is of proper
quality before it goes in the plane.
Strangely, despite this seeming recognition of the technical capibilities
of owners, an A&P is still required to install the part legally. Go
figure.
-Chris
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Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Thingy between interior side panel and Window.----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----Hi Norm; I think those panels would be considered like upholstery, and therefore would probably not need a 337 if you replaced them. However, you must be sure to get the curvature the same as the originals. They seem to work best if you put 3 strips of felt, about 3/4 inch wide and running most of the way up and down the panel, and spaced evenly apart. This gives the window something soft to rub against if there is some pressure from the inside that causes the panel to touch the window.
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