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Canopy Lock
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fstringham7a
Well Known Member
RE:Tip up lock....not simple
Bill
This is my solution. Not simple but I believe effective. Dodge Dakota Junk Yard Truck lock set provided the parts.
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Frank @ 1L8 .... RV7A .....last 999 details
Bill
This is my solution. Not simple but I believe effective. Dodge Dakota Junk Yard Truck lock set provided the parts.
[URL=http://g.imageshack
Frank @ 1L8 .... RV7A .....last 999 details
N941WR
Legacy Member
Bill,
Sorry, I just re-read your post. You were asking about an RV-3 tip-OVER, not a tip-UP. This idea may not work for you.
fstringham7a
Well Known Member
RE
etail
Bill
Man isn't it always in the detail.............Good luck in you search for the tip over solution....
Frank @ 1L8.....RV7A....last 995 details
etailBill
Man isn't it always in the detail......
.......Good luck in you search for the tip over solution....Frank @ 1L8.....RV7A....last 995 details
As I recall Vans shows a solution in the plans. Basicly a tab pop riveted on to to the fwd latch rod that is captured by a keyed locking mech. If that doesn't make sense let me know and I willl take a picture of mine. I used it for a while then realized that if someone wanted to get into my RV they could just break the canopy and cause me some real grief.
Tom
RV3 x 2
2000+ hours
Tom
RV3 x 2
2000+ hours
N908RV
Well Known Member
Agreed- keeping only the honest people out
If someone wants to steal my radios, I'd rather have them do that than break my canopy and steal my radios....
The locks are nice, but in general they only keep the honest folks out. Something to be said for keeping your canopy shut at fly-ins so folks can see in, but not mess with stuff and accidentally break something.
If someone wants to steal my radios, I'd rather have them do that than break my canopy and steal my radios....
The locks are nice, but in general they only keep the honest folks out. Something to be said for keeping your canopy shut at fly-ins so folks can see in, but not mess with stuff and accidentally break something.
N941WR
Legacy Member
Or flip on a master and leave it on to see the EFIS and EMS light up, like happened to me. Lucky for me I returned to the plane and found it lit up like a Christmas tree before the battery was run down.If someone wants to steal my radios, I'd rather have them do that than break my canopy and steal my radios....
The locks are nice, but in general they only keep the honest folks out. Something to be said for keeping your canopy shut at fly-ins so folks can see in, but not mess with stuff and accidentally break something.
scsmith
Well Known Member
Two locks required by FAA
I seem to recall some requirement by FAA that aircraft be secured by two locks. The keyed ignition switch counts as one, and a canopy lock would count for the other.
If I recall correctly, this was some kind of anti-theft step to try and curb a/c thefts for drug import.
Anyone corroborate this?
Steve
RV-8QB FWF
I seem to recall some requirement by FAA that aircraft be secured by two locks. The keyed ignition switch counts as one, and a canopy lock would count for the other.
If I recall correctly, this was some kind of anti-theft step to try and curb a/c thefts for drug import.
Anyone corroborate this?
Steve
RV-8QB FWF
Don't know but....
Another pilot at the FBO I was talking to told me about 3 months ago (and he may have been blowing smoke) there was a new law that when you park at a field, the plane be must be locked when unattended. Something about a large fine (5 grand) if the security guard is walking around and finds your unattended plane unlocked (National Security issue) such as when it is parked on the ramp overnight.
Bogus or is something we all need to be aware of?
Another pilot at the FBO I was talking to told me about 3 months ago (and he may have been blowing smoke) there was a new law that when you park at a field, the plane be must be locked when unattended. Something about a large fine (5 grand) if the security guard is walking around and finds your unattended plane unlocked (National Security issue) such as when it is parked on the ramp overnight.
Bogus or is something we all need to be aware of?
I put a locking Aeronca door-lock mechanism in the center-top-rear of the canopy. I had a lock shop make both my ignition lock and the canopy lock use the same key. I got some of the silvered, bubble-pack-looking insulating material to make an internal canopy cover. It is supported inside the canopy on two music-wire struts that run for and aft and bow up across the middle from side-to-side, and the edges are held in place with Velcro pads. This keeps people from looking into your cockpit to see what's in there as well as minimizing solar heating!
scsmith
Well Known Member
correction, two locks VOLUNTARY
In the interest of accuracy, I thought I would report back on my post about the requirement for two locks. Apparently, the TSA regulation is VOLUNTARY.
However, it seems that New Jersey has made it a requirement and Pennsylvania is trying to do that also, although AOPA is fighting it.
So, locking your cockpit is still at your discretion.
In the interest of accuracy, I thought I would report back on my post about the requirement for two locks. Apparently, the TSA regulation is VOLUNTARY.
However, it seems that New Jersey has made it a requirement and Pennsylvania is trying to do that also, although AOPA is fighting it.
So, locking your cockpit is still at your discretion.
