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Wayne(at)lpwa.net
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:46 am Post subject: Dipstick Access Cover Fastener

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

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

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

Thanks Max – good lead …………..

 

Wayne Patterson

 

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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



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

Search for Hartwell flush latches at Aircraft Spruce or Wicks Aircraft Supply.

Steve Sundquist

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Wayne P in Western Australia



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