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Non-Stop Aviation out of business?

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DwightFrye

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Like a number of people I purchased a "Hidden Hinge" from Non-Stop Aviation some time ago. It has worked well, and I was quite pleased .. right up until the spring broke. :) I've tried hunting for a spring myself, and am not quite finding what I want/need. I thought I'd contact the vendor and just get them to send me a spring (or two, or three) but their website at nonstopaviation.com seems to have vanished.

First, does anyone know if they are still in business? If not, does anyone know of a source for a replacement spring. I got some from McMaster Carr, but they were too light to lift the door. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
Checking the Wayback Machine found this:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140106155234/http://nonstopaviation.com/

which says:
"As of January 1st 2014 all parts will be sold either through Avery Tool or Cleveland Aircraft Tool. Thank You."

I think the springs are custom made for the door hinge, because I couldn't find anything commercially available either when I looked for a replacement. Made an unsuccessful attempt at winding one made from music wire. I ended up ordering a replacement through them sometime last year, before the website vanished.
 
Try taking the existing spring to Ace (or other stores) and match it up with one they have. I use Ace because a lot of times they have a better selection and their stuff is separated out so I can buy just one (or two or three) of something. They don't always have what I need but it seems to be a good starting point. At least you can get the info on a similar spring and then research the part number for something that suits you.

DwightFrye said:
Like a number of people I purchased a "Hidden Hinge" from Non-Stop Aviation some time ago. It has worked well, and I was quite pleased .. right up until the spring broke. :) I've tried hunting for a spring myself, and am not quite finding what I want/need. I thought I'd contact the vendor and just get them to send me a spring (or two, or three) but their website at nonstopaviation.com seems to have vanished.

First, does anyone know if they are still in business? If not, does anyone know of a source for a replacement spring. I got some from McMaster Carr, but they were too light to lift the door. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I never could figure out how to properly install that spring. Spent a lot of time scratching me head...(hate to admit that) So my door doesn't stay open unless I hold it there.
 
Got 'em!

The pointer to Avery Tools was golden. I called, and they do still sell the hinge. They also make the spring available as a separate item. I ordered two.

I just got a confirmation email from Avery for my order. The two springs ended up costing $8.50 including postage. Awesome.
 
Nonstop Aviation

DwightFrye said:
Like a number of people I purchased a "Hidden Hinge" from Non-Stop Aviation some time ago. It has worked well, and I was quite pleased .. right up until the spring broke. :) I've tried hunting for a spring myself, and am not quite finding what I want/need. I thought I'd contact the vendor and just get them to send me a spring (or two, or three) but their website at nonstopaviation.com seems to have vanished.

First, does anyone know if they are still in business? If not, does anyone know of a source for a replacement spring. I got some from McMaster Carr, but they were too light to lift the door. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I'm pretty sure you're referring to the business (Nonstop Aviation) whose owner is deceased. I'm not sure if anyone continued his RV hardware business,
 
rv7boy said:
I'm pretty sure you're referring to the business (Nonstop Aviation) whose owner is deceased. I'm not sure if anyone continued his RV hardware business,
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One of the two partners is deceased. The other continued selling the non-fiberglass parts, like the oil door.
 
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