Patent ID: 8297556

Claim:
A window element for insertion in a window cutout in an outer skin of an aircraft, comprising: a window frame for accommodating a window package, a press-on frame; and a plurality of press-on frame fittings, wherein the window frame is attachable to the inside of the outer skin in the region of the window cutout, wherein, for attaching the press-on frame, the plurality of press-on frame fittings are connected to the window frame and to the outer skin via a plurality of common fasteners connected to the outer skin, wherein the window frame comprises one of a substantially L-shaped or rectangular cross-sectional geometric shape, wherein the window frame has a first surface for resting against the inside of the outer skin and a second substantially flat surface opposite and substantially parallel to the first surface resting against the press-on frame fittings, and wherein the press-on frame comprises a section in contact engagement with a side of the window frame.