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Lew Gallagher

Joined: 04 Jan 2008
Posts: 402
Location: Greenville , SC

Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:51 am Post subject: Door Lock

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
Posts: 149
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Door Lock

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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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject: Door Lock

"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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Lew Gallagher

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Location: Greenville , SC

Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Door Lock

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!



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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: Door Lock

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



 --------

 non-pilot

 crazy about building

 NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549

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eagerlee

Joined: 28 Jan 2006
Posts: 35

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Door Lock

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

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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