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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:46 am Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener |
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I am trying to source a flush latch for the dipstick access cover as an alternative to camlocs. I would like to make checking the oil as quick and easy as it is on a 172 (ie no screwdriver needed) to encourage regular dipstick reading. Anyone used anything other than camlocs to fasten the access cover?
Wayne P in Western Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:26 am Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener |
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Hi Wayne,
We went with the hidden hinge and Cessna-style camloc on the N787FL. I got the parts from this place http://www.nonstopaviation.com/door-hidden-hinge-p-14565.html
Now, they used to have the camlock in stock too, and at a very reasonable price (I believe I paid something like $55 for both the hinge and the latch at the time, Cessna camlocs tend to be expensive - something like $30-35 a piece).
Also be prepared to use some Force getting the whole set up working on the Lightning cowling - compex shape of it doesn't really help.
But, I am happy with how the end result turned out.
Max
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I am trying to source a flush latch for the dipstick access cover as an alternative to camlocs. I would like to make checking the oil as quick and easy as it is on a 172 (ie no screwdriver needed) to encourage regular dipstick reading. Anyone used anything other than camlocs to fasten the access cover?
Wayne P in Western Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:53 am Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener |
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Max,
Thanks for the link, I saved it. I'll hopefully start building a lightning next summer.
Dennis
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:37 pm Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener |
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Thanks Max – good lead …………..
Wayne Patterson
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Sent: Sunday, 21 November 2010 11:23 PM
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Subject: Re: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener
Hi Wayne,
We went with the hidden hinge and Cessna-style camloc on the N787FL. I got the parts from this place http://www.nonstopaviation.com/door-hidden-hinge-p-14565.html
Now, they used to have the camlock in stock too, and at a very reasonable price (I believe I paid something like $55 for both the hinge and the latch at the time, Cessna camlocs tend to be expensive - something like $30-35 a piece).
Also be prepared to use some Force getting the whole set up working on the Lightning cowling - compex shape of it doesn't really help.
But, I am happy with how the end result turned out.
Max
On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Wayne Patterson <Wayne(at)lpwa.net (Wayne(at)lpwa.net)> wrote:
I am trying to source a flush latch for the dipstick access cover as an alternative to camlocs. I would like to make checking the oil as quick and easy as it is on a 172 (ie no screwdriver needed) to encourage regular dipstick reading. Anyone used anything other than camlocs to fasten the access cover?
Wayne P in Western Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener |
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Search for Hartwell flush latches at Aircraft Spruce or Wicks Aircraft Supply.
Steve Sundquist
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On Nov 21, 2010, at 5:43 AM, "Wayne Patterson" <Wayne(at)lpwa.net (Wayne(at)lpwa.net)> wrote:
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I am trying to source a flush latch for the dipstick access cover as an alternative to camlocs. I would like to make checking the oil as quick and easy as it is on a 172 (ie no screwdriver needed) to encourage regular dipstick reading. Anyone used anything other than camlocs to fasten the access cover?
Wayne P in Western Australia
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