PPG Aerospace - Transparencies is a leading and experienced source of original-equipment and replacement windshields, side cockpit windows and passenger-cabin windows for the ATR 42/72 family of aircraft. Operators of ATR-42/72 aircraft know that PPG transparencies have outstanding service life, as shown in PPG in-service reliability studies.
PPG is introducing a new design for the No. 2 side cock-pit window for ATR 42/72 aircraft. Proprietary PR-2060 sealant replaces the polysulfide moisture seal beneath the Z-retainer to enhance moisture barrier properties. A metal insert around the window periphery stiffens the edge and enhances structural integrity. The redesigned configuration provides terminating action for EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0159-E and FAA Airworthiness Directive 2009-18-18.
Operators can buy replacement cockpit and passenger-cabin windows from PPG for convenience and time savings of buying directly from a single source for their ATR 42/72 fleet.
SURFACE SEAL® Coating by PPG Surface Seal hydrophobic coating improves the ability of glass-faced windshields to shed water for enhanced visibility during wet conditions and is available for application to PPG windshields for ATR 42/72 aircraft. Surface Seal coating kits are available for field application to windshields on in-service aircraft.
The all glass design for the ATR42/72 features chemically strengthened glass, advanced urethane technology, and ant-ice/anti-fog coatings. The all glass design is based on Herculite® II chemically strengthened glass developed by PPG. Herculite® II is extensively used in commercial, regional, and general aviation aircraft.