Airplane Door Latches

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Airplane door latches.

Pressure relief door latches provide controlled pressure sensitive release loads for pressure relief doors on cowls or thrust reversers. A latch lock mechanism 20 for opening and closing a translating motion type aircraft door 22. Virtually every aircraft flying today has a variety of hartwell latches aboard. Normally used with sam700 on the front exposed side of the door.

This door latch was originally designed for a gull wing door with linkage rods extending both forward and aft however it can be adapted to virtually any style door with appropriately designed linkage rods. Adjustable or fixed bolt offsets for any skin panel door combination. Commercial aircraft hangar door hardware leatherneck hardware is the industry leader in designing and manufacturing specialty door hardware for heavy commercial use. It has an arm on it that operates the door latching mechanism.

Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Founded as a small distribution company in 1939 hartwell corporation has grown into a global leader specializing in the design development and manufacture of latches and latching systems for the aerospace industry. They can be opened by means of a manual tool. Not just for airplanes the latch has been installed on helicopters cars and boats.

I don t have the parts manual for your particular aircraft. Made from 2024 t3 aluminum each latch weighs approx. For over 40 years we have specialized in helping customers from all over the world with their sliding door hardware needs for. It is plastic part that the inside and outside latch handles screw into.

What you need is called a cam door latch. These adjustable latch assemblies were developed to accommodate multiple panel thicknesses as well as various offset installations. Cres and aluminum construction. In several applications these doors also serve as access panels for servicing the aircraft.

Release loads of 30 to 250 lbs can be achieved with these door latches. These series are also available in single double and triple latch points. Door latches designed for gull wing door but has been adapted to fit virtually any style of door or canopy with appropriately designed linkage rods.