
E246 - Heated Windshields: Replacement Costs, Risks, and What You Need to Know
Published: February 27, 2026
Duration: 36:07
If you own, fly, buy, or sell a PA-46, you already know this is the topic that never goes away.
In this episode, Joe sits down with Kenneth Hale, Director of Maintenance at Casey Aviation Services, and they break down why PA-46 windshields are such a big deal.
Here’s what we talk about:
Why windshield replacements can cost $50,000+ installedWhy they’re often on long backorderThe difference between older hot plate systems and newer heated glassWhat Piper’s Service Letter 1604 means for your airplaneAmp draw vs. ohm testing (and why it matters)What makes a wind...