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TimRVator(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:35 am Post subject: Fwd: Re: Door Latch Redux |
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Before first flight I installed the stock Van's safety latch.
Installation wasn't very hard -- I just had to be careful because my
plane was already painted.
I now have 80+ hours on the plane, and I like the safety latch. The
safety latch gives a very satisfying "thunk" when it engages... such
that I know the door is properly aligned and ready for the main pins to
engage. There's never any question about pin misalignment, no worry
about the pins missing the guides and gouging the paint.
When working around the plane (mx work, loading, whatever) on a breezy
ramp, it is very easy to close the door and push to engage the safety
latch, without having to reach and turn the handle. This protects the
door from popping open and getting damaged by wind, yet leaves the door
easy to open to complete the mx work, loading, etc.
And the price is right.
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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 1090 hrs
RV-10 N31TD -- First Flight 20 Mar 2010
Les Kearney said the following on 7/7/2010 4:19 PM:
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Hi
A few weeks back there was a great thread on door latches.
Is there any consensus as to what the best solution is - Sean's
latches / 90 or 180 degree etc? Are there other options worth
pursuing? I'll assume that the latches from the iron works at Van's
don't make the cut.
Cheers
Les
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AirMike
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Location: Nevada
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| Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:06 am Post subject: Door Latch Redux - you are right |
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Convenience is a plus. I have my plane in a hanger and do not lock it but I like to have the door closed (mice, dust, etc). It is easy because you can just latch it without engaging the pins, and it is easy to open in the hanger also without having to throw the handle.
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