Here is my new latch mechanism for my doors. I ran through soooo many ideas and finally came to this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRF42r5OBhA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRF42r5OBhA
Standing up and clapping!!!!!! VERY elegant solution you have there.
I am ready to retro fit my doors with your system. It would be a lot easier if you go ahead and make and sell parts but either way yours is the solution.
That is an elegant solution.
Can you share with us how the mechanical activation of the third latch works?
Thank you.
Am I the only one who has noticed the lack of comment on this truly wonderful design by the factory???
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??
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!).
I would be interested in hearing comments from Deems or other folks that have installed the heavy duty strut.
bob
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