VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Model Specific > RV-10
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-19-2017, 03:10 PM
Sandrews Sandrews is offline
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Denver CO
Posts: 151
Default Door Safety Latch for Non Standard Latch System

There's a SB for the door safety Latch but looks kinda hanky. I know Planearound makes a kit, but is it only for the stock door latch system? I have flush mount handles and a different latching system.

Thanks
Seth
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-19-2017, 04:21 PM
Jesse's Avatar
Jesse Jesse is offline
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: X35 - Ocala, FL
Posts: 3,679
Default

Van's safety latch is "hanky" on its best day. I have fixed a door hat came open that had that latch on it. What are your handles like on the inside? A safety strap is the ONLY safety system that has been tested in flight and works.
__________________
Jesse Saint
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-20-2017, 03:56 PM
Strasnuts Strasnuts is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 554
Default Door latches

A safety strap is good if you catch your door early and you are not distracted while flying. If you want to easily close your door on the ground before takeoff the PlaneAround Latch works well. The purpose of the PlaneAround latch is to make sure the pins go in the sockets and to have more pin extension than stock. It is not made for closing the door in flight. The doors should never be open in flight. If you plan on that you should have a strap and hope you catch it before it rips off and that's while your flying the plane. Also it takes two hands to close the door with the strap and turn the handle.

The aftermarket flush handles have mechanical interference after around 90 degrees of rotation which equates to one inch of linear pin travel. They are heavy and have a lot of friction. Having 180 gives you two inches of linear travel and enough to use the center cam to pull the door in before the pins come out of the doors. The Aerosport products low profile handle looks great, it is lockable, and it works with 180 degrees of travel. This is the combination I have on my RV10. If you have questions on the doors even if your not buying the planearound latch feel free to call me. Sean 801-580-3737
__________________
A&P RV-10 Flying 1000+ hours
SuperSTOL Flying 170 hours
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:16 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.