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Side note: For those who are not familiar with the P model, the side windows on the cabin have a thick outer pane, which is part of the pressure vessel, and a thin (cheesy, chincy) plexi inner pane. I believe the purpose of the inner pane is to protect the outer pane from accidents just like the one that he described.
Maybe Fred or one of the other A&Ps on the site can comment with authority. My guess (but it is only a guess) is that you can fly the aircraft, and that you can fabricate your own inner piece (therefore giving you inner peace? sorry) from whatever similar material you can find. (Or should I say, your A&P can do so.) The inner piece has no part in sealing the cabin. On my airplane, the inner pieces are not even completely properly shaped to cover the window areas, there are small (1/16") gaps around many edges.
My two cents, like I said, we need a pro to comment here.
Kevin
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