KX165 Lens Inserts

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Aircraft Engravers

151 North Granby Rd.

Granby, CT 06035 USA

Phone: (860) 653-2780

Fax: (860) 653-7324

Email: info@engravers.net

King KX165 Faceplate Lens Inserts

These are KX165 lens replacements. All of Aircraft Engravers’ replacement lenses are to bring back the readability of the frequency display to a clear crisp look that is expected which had been lost over the years due to sun exposure and age.

Why are Aircraft Engravers lenses better than all other competitors?

They were reverse engineered from the actual manufacturers lenses and faceplate frames.
The color of the plastic is uniform throughout, not applied to the back surface.
The lenses are one solid piece of amber colored plastic so they won’t delaminate or get foggy as multi-layered lenses do.
UV stable material is used to protect the lenses and the display from UV degradation.
There is a recess cut around the perimeter to “Seat” the lenses as the originals were made.
The black paint location is not below the text as others imitators produce.
An additional recess on the back surface was added for more light to hit the photo cell. This is done because as the units get older the photo cell has to get the proper amount of light to drive the display to the correct brightness.
Aircraft Engravers has been in business since 1989 with a solid reputation of quality work.
Aircraft Engravers also stands by they’re product with a 100% money back guarantee if you return your lenses you can get your full purchase price funded, minus the shipping charges.
Look what we have and don’t have that makes Aircraft Engravers lenses far superior to all other lens makers.
Mouse over image to see the highlights why these lenses are superior to other after market lenses:
Engraved text filled with white paint will not wear off, photo cell relief cut allows it to read cockpit light better, relief cut around complete perimeter to seat into F/P frame, solid material so there will be no delamination or sun degradation, same plastic used by other OEM avionics manufactures, amber plastic, not grey in color

NOTE: This item is NOT PMA’d and can NOT be installed in US Certified aircraft unless the proper FAA paperwork is completed. Contact your local avionics shop or AP for more information.

King KX165 faceplate lens insert installation directions

Before you begin: Check to see if you received the proper KX165 lens inserts. Are the numbers the same as your radio? Does it fit correctly? Although the holes and text will be the same, many faceplate manufacturers made different versions of the same faceplate. (Just to make life a little more interesting)

These KX165 faceplate inserts are NOT PMA’d and CAN NOT be installed in US Certified aircraft unless the proper FAA paperwork is completed. The FAA is very strict on using non-PMA’d parts in certified aircraft. Contact your local avionics shop or AP for these requirements.
Have this insert installed by an FAA certified avionics shop if the unit is to be installed in a US Certified aircraft. If you do not have all the proper tools, are not a qualified technician or your not sure you are capable of doing this job, seek expert advise.
Remove the 4 screws holding the faceplate to the unit and remove the faceplate.
Pop out the old lenses.
If your faceplate needs painting continue to the next step, otherwise go to #10
Sand down the faceplate for good paint adhesion. It may be necessary to strip the paint completely. Pay special attention to the trim and and text. We recommend a finer grit sand paper so you don’t remove the text and for a cleaner look towards the end of the process.
Spray the faceplate lightly with black primer and paint the faceplate with a quality paint such as Krylon's® 1613 Semi-Flat Black paint. Use a primer that is the same brand as the black paint. Let it dry completely.
Lightly scrape or sand the trim and text to bring out the silver aluminum color.
Spray the faceplate with a matte clear coat such as Krylon's® 1311 Matte Finish paint and let dry.
Install the new KX165 lenses. Make sure the lens with the light sensor relief is positioned on the correct side of the faceplate. We recommend dabbing a little silicone glue in the corners to keep the lens from vibrating in the aircraft.
Install the faceplate onto the unit.
Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and the great products we make.

Aircraft Engravers return policy.

We will give you a 100% refund of the purchase price minus any shipping charges for any faceplate that is returned to Aircraft Engravers. This is for any reason that you are dissatisfied or can’t comply with any FAA rules or regulations.

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Material - Made from 0.062” amber plastic with a relief cut and engraved text. A portion of the back surface is painted black. The text is engraved and filled with white paint.