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Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:18 am
by Razorback
I ran across this site tonight and found these stainless latches for the outer lower compartments. $7+ for a pair. I ordered 22 of them..... just under $80 for our 34W.....and FREE SHIPPING!!!!......we'll see how it goes....

(This site has many other things you might be able to use.....)

https://www.caterdepot.com/Pull_Down_La ... /h205x.htm

Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:42 pm
by MarkB
I've been in this place a few times, can be a good source for parts and materials.

https://www.airpartsinc.com/default.asp

Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:58 am
by Robertz
Hello and thank you for sharing. I have just looked at the site and indeed, there is a lot of interesting stuff.

Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:30 pm
by Razorback
Waiting for delivery.... Should be arriving before Saturday evening. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!!!

Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:47 pm
by Razorback
Got back home this evening. Neighbor had received the package of latches for me and I retrieved it. I am IMPRESSED, and can vouch for the quality of these latches. I really look forward to installing these.
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Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:19 am
by Hermes
Hello,

Thank you for sharing this site. I think I will find some parts for my plane too.

Re: Exterior compartment latches

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:17 pm
by Razorback
I got the street-side lower compartment latches replaced today. I really like the new stainless latches, and I REALLY like the fact that they were MUCH cheaper than others I have found. These latches have holes that are good for 1/8" rivets, but I drilled them out to take 3/16" rivets.... just that much more robust.