Mike S
Senior Curmudgeon
There have been numerous threads about the door latch pins not fully engaging the door frame structure, and I want to share a mod I have used in my plane to gain a bit more throw of the latch pins.
Here is a quick way to gain about .285" of travel on the lock pins.
Instead of using the pre drilled hole for a roll pin, or rivet to act as a travel stop, just drill and tap for a #6 screw.
Insert screw, washer and locktite it in place.
Done.
Here is a quick way to gain about .285" of travel on the lock pins.
Instead of using the pre drilled hole for a roll pin, or rivet to act as a travel stop, just drill and tap for a #6 screw.
Insert screw, washer and locktite it in place.
Done.
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