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Thread: Door Latches

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    Default Door Latches

    My model III doors won't stay latched. I've come up with a lot of schemes to remedy this, but thought I'd ask the community out there what your experiences are.

    Thanks,
    Chuck Gruby
    Petal, Kit Fox III Flying

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    Default Re: Door Latches

    Chuck, what kind of latches are on your three?
    I've seen a couple versions.
    A photo would help you get the best help.


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    Chuck

    Merle Williams offers a latch kit for your problem. I had the same issue and am very satisfied with the latches. sorry dont have his ph # but google williams aviation and his catalog is available on line.

    Dutch

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    Thanks, I left a message, his web site was unresponsive. How about a picture of what you have.
    Chuck Gruby
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    Chuck, Sorry its Murle Williams Aviation sorry about the mistake. I will try to post a pic. later.

    Dutch
    Last edited by Dutch; 08-06-2014 at 01:30 PM. Reason: incomplete

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    Default Re: Door Latches

    Here is Murle Williams Aviations web site.
    http://www.murlewilliamsaviation.com
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    Default Re: Door Latches

    Door Latch.jpg
    I'm having a little trouble attaching a photo.
    Chuck Gruby
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    Default Re: Door Latches

    Mine are not the same.
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    Default Re: Door Latches

    Another shot.
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    Default Re: Door Latches

    So a couple years ago I'm approaching Fisk on my way to Airventure and my passenger door pops open. Out fly all my charts, various papers and a brand new shirt. The Fisk controller calls out, "Highwing with your dirty laundry trailing behind, rock your wings." I don't know how I was able to reach the door across all my luggage, but somehow I got the door closed. And it never popped open again until touchdown on runway 27.

    That's the story of my motivation to fix my door latch.
    Pete
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