Looking for Interior Dome Light Lens

[Rick Erwin]

You are quite the craftsman! Nice work!

[ljmolina]

Ill have a few of these dome lights ready to ship soon. I also tested a glossy look and a frosted look on a failed part to see if that is something people would like to choose. I also finally matched the same opaque white of the original. Curing time and post processing is what is taking so long for the part to be able to handle the interior temperatures of our birds.

[hayesjaj]

Put me on your list for one!

hayesjaj@gmail.com

[ljmolina]

I'm currently looking for a material solution... the 6 resin casts in the picture failed the heat deflection test. Basically the dome light will sag in the dead summer heat. I'm working on a PETG or ABS solution which both of those material can withstand upto a 200F during the summer heat.

Dome lights are coming soon, I promise.

[patrolpilot]

Thanks for your effort!

[ljmolina]

Everyone,
After awhile of looking for a suitable material, I found one and tested that it is capable upto 160F, and held its shape. I am sending out two of them today for evaluation. I also found a plastic company I might be working with to help with a higher production, since at the moment its just me. They are an off-white in color, and almost the same opacity to the original.

The only question now is how much? To be honest, I would give them away, just because I love our planes so much, unfortunately it does take time and materials to make. I was looking in the range of $60 shipped. Send me a PM titled "DomeLight", if your interested in one, so I can get a list together to know how many to make. I have 8 right now ready to go, first come first serve.

To Dan and Mark, please post your honest opinions when you get them.

Thank You.
Luis

[mshac]

Thanks Luis, I'm looking forward to giving a full report!

[ljmolina]

If anyone needs the other part# 1515021-Version 2 of the dome light from my previous post, I'll need an original to make a CAD model from. If your willing to send me the part for me to copy, I will send it back along with a new part.


Luis

[Dan schultz]

Fits great, has the curvature of the original!

Dan
N67S

[ljmolina]

I have 9 of these dome lights in stock.

I do want to post and get a general idea on what would be a fair price of them. In time and materials I am about $20 or each dome light, and I cant do that to just break even.. So, I was thinking $40+shipping? Shipping would be via USPS 2-3 priority which is ~$10.

The other question is, there a demand for these?

I started this path to have one for my plane since it was completely missing, and figured others might also be missing theirs as well.

Just a thought.

[patrolpilot]

I'm interested in the dome light lens; however, the parts catalog for my '77G specifies PN 170615-2.

[ljmolina]

[quote=patrolpilot;28808]I'm interested in the dome light lens; however, the parts catalog for my '77G specifies PN 170615-2.

I dont have the style yet, I am trying to see if someone would send me that lens style for me to duplicate in CAD. If yours is in ok shape for me to take measurements from, I can send you your original back, and a new one as a thank you.

[patrolpilot]

Unfortunately, my airplane is at a distant avionics shop; I was down there on Monday but don't plan on returning until several weeks. My airplane will go into annual in mid-Feb; if no one comes forward, I will send it to you.

[ljmolina]

Just acquired the other dome light version (Part# 1706015-2) from one of our own, thank you. Im working on the CAD model now. So if your interested in this version let me know.

Also I now have 6 remaining in stock, of the other dome light (Part#151021-1).

[patrolpilot]

Yes sir, I want on the -2 list. I don't need one right now, but I have been purchasing parts I might need when I see them offered.