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Lew Gallagher
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 Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:51 am Post subject: Door Lock |
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OK, here's another gizmo.
I got tired of trying to track down another same keyed lock for the passenger door (I'm not sure why Van's only gives you a keyed ignition, baggage door, and one passenger door -- and everybody is playing dumb about finding another lock to match the key number) ... so here's a simple and cheap solution.
It may have been done before but I just did this: The pictures are of a slice of angle iron with one leg trimmed to slide between the inner door handle (Van's stock handles) and the lock button, and the other leg is a little larger than the end of the handle so that it can be removed easily. All this does when inserted from inside the plane is to prevent the release button from being pushed from the outside (or the inside), effectively locking the passenger door. Then just lock the pilot door from the outside.
Done. Debate whether you want to fly with it locked or not, with or without large or small passengers, Wes won't.
Later, - Lew
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Eric_Kallio
Joined: 29 Jan 2006
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Door Lock |
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Very simple solution, but through Aircraft Spruce I ordered 3 lock sets keyed the same as my ignition. Were they not able to help you?
Eric Kallio
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rv10builder(at)verizon.ne
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject: Door Lock |
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"and everybody is playing dumb about finding another lock to match the key
number) ... so here's a simple and cheap solution."
Another easy solution I'll throw out there- (courtesy of William Curtis-
check his website for pictures) go to your local lowes /depot and buy all
the locks you want. In the back of each lock box is the key code, get the
boxes with the same key code and .. gee look at that all the locks work with
the same key 
I think your design is swift! I however just drilled a 1/16 hole in the
lock button and put a clip in there, does the same basic thing, but your
design is a lot more solid than my pin.. for sure..
now if I can remember where that pin went
Pascal
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From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 12:51 PM
To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Door Lock
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OK, here's another gizmo.
I got tired of trying to track down another same keyed lock for the
passenger door (I'm not sure why Van's only gives you a keyed ignition,
baggage door, and one passenger door -- and everybody is playing dumb
about finding another lock to match the key number) ... so here's a simple
and cheap solution.
It may have been done before but I just did this: The pictures are of a
slice of angle iron with one leg trimmed to slide between the inner door
handle (Van's stock handles) and the lock button, and the other leg is a
little larger than the end of the handle so that it can be removed easily.
All this does when inserted from inside the plane is to prevent the
release button from being pushed from the outside (or the inside),
effectively locking the passenger door. Then just lock the pilot door
from the outside.
Done. Debate whether you want to fly with it locked or not, with or
without large or small passengers, Wes won't.
Later, - Lew
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Fly off completed !
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Lew Gallagher
Joined: 04 Jan 2008
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Location: Greenville , SC
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Door Lock |
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Yes, I checked into the Lowe's /HD lock sets, but the keys won't match the ignition key. I left Wes to check with Van's about getting another lock to match the ignition -- he implied that their response was that it couldn't be done and nobody mentioned Spruce ... and I really didn't want to put another hole in a door anyway!
Later, - Lew
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: Door Lock |
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your solution is better anyway!
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From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 1:36 PM
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Yes, I checked into the Lowe's /HD lock sets, but the keys won't match the
ignition key. I left Wes to check with Van's about getting another lock
to match the ignition -- he implied that their response was that it
couldn't be done and nobody mentioned Spruce ... and I really didn't want
to put another hole in a door anyway!
Later, - Lew
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crazy about building
NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
Fly off completed !
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eagerlee
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| Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Door Lock |
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here's a slight twist on the same strategy. A block that is hinged to the release button so you can pivot it into or out of position and you won't lose it.
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eagerlee
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| Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Door Lock |
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here's a slight twist on the same strategy. A block that is hinged to the release button so you can pivot it into or out of position and you won't lose it.
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