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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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 Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject: different door latch system |
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I didn't like Vans door latch system and it's associated problems .....
such as the handle hanging out in the breeze, separate lock if you can
figure out how, and that asthetically pleasing piece of square tube on
the inside ...... so I modified my doors. The attached pictures are
pretty much what I'll end up with. The mod will cost less than $200. I
figure the mod will take less time than the Vans installation, and won't
require many tools you don't already have, but since I haven't done it
Van's way .....
I see no reason why the mod can't be done on a completed airplane.
If you're interested in my installation, or have questions, send me an
email off-list. I might make up a parts kit ..... but this isn't going
to become a business!
Linn Walters
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rebrunk42(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject: different door latch system |
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I am interested and would want a complete system unless some internal
parts from van can be used. Robert Brunkenhoefer 661G 145hrs
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Robert E. Brunkenhoefer
Brunkenhoefer Law Firm, P.C.
520 Lawrence St.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Phone: 361-888-8808
Facsimile: 361-888-6753
robert(at)brunklaw.com
On Jul 21, 2009, at 3:26 PM, Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
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| Quote: | I didn't like Vans door latch system and it's associated
problems ..... such as the handle hanging out in the breeze,
separate lock if you can figure out how, and that asthetically
pleasing piece of square tube on the inside ...... so I modified my
doors. The attached pictures are pretty much what I'll end up
with. The mod will cost less than $200. I figure the mod will take
less time than the Vans installation, and won't require many tools
you don't already have, but since I haven't done it Van's way .....
I see no reason why the mod can't be done on a completed airplane.
If you're interested in my installation, or have questions, send me
an email off-list. I might make up a parts kit ..... but this isn't
going to become a business!
Linn Walters
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<aft latch and cover sm.JPG>
<inside fwd latch sm.JPG>
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<fwd latch and inside handle sm.jpg>
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dlm46007(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:45 am Post subject: different door latch system |
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These are latches like the ones they use on Camper shells for pickup trucks.
They are over center locks, but in my opinion not a strong or secure as vans
system. Also looks like at least a two hands /two operation to open.
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:33 am Post subject: different door latch system |
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David McNeill wrote:
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These are latches like the ones they use on Camper shells for pickup trucks.
They are over center locks, but in my opinion not a strong or secure as vans
system.
I'd hate to try and open the door without releasing the latches.
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| Quote: | Also looks like at least a two hands /two operation to open.
The latches are connected together by a rod inside the door, and to the
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inside handle. One finger pressing on the outside or pulling on the
inside will open the latches.
Linn
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