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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject: Door Latches

Hi Guys,



Thanks for the helpful comments on my previous post re: Rudder Cables!



Regarding door latches...the build manual speaks of bending an offset 

into the inner latch arm, DL03 but makes no mention of the distance of 

the offset...What works?  1/8 inch?  1/4 inch?



Also, is there a clever locksmith among us who has added a keyed lock 

which keeps the shoot bolts in place?..or provides security in some 

other fashion?  Any references to pictures would be much appreciated.



Some time ago, there was concern about the window frames bulging and as 

I recall, Cliff Shaw had a very clever albeit complex third (vertical I 

believe) shoot bolt. Might not "bulging" be more easily handled by 

adding a bid stiffening angle along the interior bottom edge of the 

window frame?  (Or is the bulging the result of failure to relieve 

cabin air pressure by not venting the baggage bay bulkhead thence out 

thru the recommended drain holes at the underside of the fuselage?)



Fred

A194

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rehn(at)rockisland.com
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Door Latches

Fred 



Yes Cliff did have that cool extra center shoot bolt. But others have done

the same with just a Fixed post in the center that they just pulled the

window down over and was a much simpler mod. I have neither and really don't

notice a problem. Man you need to get done! I need another Europa up here in

the islands to fly with! Take care.



Jerry



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g-iani(at)ntlworld.com
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:20 am Post subject: Door Latches

The attached is the Club door lock Standard mod.  It has been with the

LAA for two years for approval as a standard mod but they have yet to

get round to it.



It has been flying on my aircraft for some 3 years.  The intention was

to publish it when approved as standard.



Ian Rickard  #505 G-IANI XS Trigear

Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear)

e-mail mods(at)europaclub.org.uk   

   or direct g-iani(at)ntlworld.com

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cptimm(at)telus.net
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: Door Latches

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terrys(at)cisco.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject: Door Latches

Hi Fred,



We heard stories of doors bowing out in flight and added a latch in the

middle of the door frame to prevent it.  As it turns out, the newer

doors are stiffer and do not need any additional latch in the middle.

Even though we have the extra latches, we never use them.



Regards,

Terry Seaver

A135 / N135TD

Mono-wheel XS

 



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erichdtrombley(at)juno.co
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: Door Latches

Regarding the door latch; I choose not to offset it.  There is plenty of clearance between the latch and plexi without the offset.  Furthermore, without the offset there is next to nil of a chance that you will accidentally open the door in flight.  I tapped the small hole used for mounting a handle and threaded a stainless hex cap screw for looks instead of a bulky handle which might possible catch on a sleeve, etc.  Also, I did not install a protective cover. BTW I have over 500 hours logged over the last 5 years and have never had a close call with the latches. Good luck.



Erich Trombley

N28ET

Classic Mono 914

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