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02-16-2010, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Northwestern USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Strasnuts
With my new latch system on my airplane, it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to close my door without the pins engaging. Unless you can imagine a pilot that can see 1-2 inches of daylight all around the door seal and takeoff that way??
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Seems like it would be even more idiot-proof if the geometry of the gas struts was changed so they're always exerting a bit of force to open the doors... then the door will either be fully latched or fully open (and windy!).
mcb
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02-16-2010, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mburch
Seems like it would be even more idiot-proof if the geometry of the gas struts was changed so they're always exerting a bit of force to open the doors... then the door will either be fully latched or fully open (and windy!).
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If you install the C-1016 HD 600N HEAVY DOOR STRUT from Vans you will get that desired effect, unless you've put on significant weight on the door from interior finishing.
I've seen this on Geoff Combs' RV-10. The door pops open almost too hard with the heavy duty strut. At the moment, Geoff's door is stock. I don't know if Geoff has done any experiments to see how much weight it will take to make the door rise more slowly.
I would be interested in hearing comments from Deems or other folks that have installed the heavy duty strut.
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02-16-2010, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Largo, FL
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Had to go to the heavy duty strut
After the interior went in, the original struts would not keep the doors open - went with the heavy strut on one door to try it -- it does open the door vigorously after the initial push and I try to hold it to keep it from banging --- I will put a strap on it so I can let it up gently.
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02-16-2010, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 69
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heavy duty strut
After insulation and leather on the doors the standared strut could not hold the doors up. Order heavy duty strut from Van. work beautifully since
Son Hoang -KWHP
RV10 N172KT
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02-16-2010, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Anthem, Az
Posts: 168
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Originally Posted by rleffler
I would be interested in hearing comments from Deems or other folks that have installed the heavy duty strut.
bob
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I've still got the stock struts, I've also got interior upholstery on the doors.
The stock struts will hold the open, but occasionally they require some assist on the way up.
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10-02-2011, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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You know, I never noticed that this thread died, with my question unanswered, and if these have gone into production, I must have missed the announcement. Well, it was a busy year, graduating and all. So, will they work with the flush exterior handles? And, are they being produced or are the plans available?
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10-02-2011, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Savannah, GA
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I am just curious what door latches were on the RV-10 that crashed in Ohio. Screw the door fire hurts.
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10-02-2011, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flion
, are they being produced or are the plans available?
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http://www.planearound.com/
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10-02-2011, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Latch
Still making them....I'm in Salt Lake so you are not too far away. Maybe you can try my doors sometime and see what you think. A lot of them are flying around.
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10-03-2011, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Portland, OR
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Flush handles?
Thanks for the post Patrick. I just read this thread and researched things last night. It took me a bit to figure out that Sean did begin producing these. To that end, I am ready to place an order. But, the question about flush handles remains unanswered. Sean...can you speak to this? I also have questions regarding the two pin/block configurations you sell. Can you describe the details and reason to opt for one versus the other? Thanks
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