-10 door locking mechanism

I have one recommendation to lock my -10 doors by using a flush mounted cabinet door lock. I suppose I’d have to bore a hole in each door and an opening into the rail for the lock arm to rotate into. Does anyone have any better ideas? I don’t see anything wrong with this method but would like to know if anyone else has done anything differently.

I drilled a hole down through the right side interior handle so I could put a pin in that would prevent the push tab from moving, thus locking the door.

On the pilot side, I had a cabinet style lock, (came with the ignition switch) mounted to the door just ahead of the rear pin gear rack, prevented the rack from moving when locked.

I installed the Aerosport low profile door handles which include a locking feature. https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-low-profile-door-handle/

While not the cheapest solution, I think they improve the appearance while also providing a door lock.

Just one possible solution.
Dave M.

Mike S said:

I drilled a hole down through the right side interior handle so I could put a pin in that would prevent the push tab from moving, thus locking the door.
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I cut a small, ?L? shaped piece of pine, which is inserted into the front of the inside, passenger door, handle, in the same general location as described by Mike, above, and functions in the same way. I painted it red for visibility. During phase 1, I used a second L shaped piece for the left door. I inserted it, then exited thru the baggage door, which has its own lock. I currently use a clugey external padlock thing on the left door, just to discourage kids.

DRMA said:

I installed the Aerosport low profile door handles which include a locking feature. https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-low-profile-door-handle/

While not the cheapest solution, I think they improve the appearance while also providing a door lock.

Just one possible solution.
Dave M.

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Thanks for link. I like this solution. It is a bit pricey but it looks good and is built for the plane.

Aerosport Handle

I will second the Aerosport handle. I have it on my RV10 and love it. Lockable too.

I also have the Aerosport handle and lock. Works great!