Patent ID: 6227491
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
Window unit (W) for an aircraft having a cabin, a hull and a pressure window component, comprising: an outer window frame (1), an inner window frame (3), a window pane (2) lying between the outer window frame (1) and the inner window frame (3), the window unit (W) being insertable into an opening (7) in a side-wall panel (6) in the aircraft cabin, the window unit (W) having a centering device and at least two snap fastenings (13) to detachably connect the window unit (W) to the side-wall panel (6) or to components connected thereto, the side-wall panel (6) or components connected thereto having any necessary mating parts for the centering device and for the at least two snap fastenings (13), said connection of the window unit (W) to the side-wall panel, or components connected thereto, being independent of said hull or pressure window component.