Cessna Baggage Door Latch Spring

Cessna baggage door latch repair set spring.

Cessna baggage door latch spring. Corona ca chicago il wasilla ak peachtree city ga brantford on canada. This latch was used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s and c 205 s. I removed handle assembly from door. I then determined which spring went where.

Very simple fix but the screw provided was too large for the hole in the lock assembly. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. This latch used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s c 205 s. Small tail goes against latch large tail goes into groove on outer edge of assembly.

Pulled out latch pivot pin and removed broken spring pieces. July 22 in maintenance. Look carefully at my pictures they show exactly how simple it is to do. Thinking i should design and build something better.

Cessna owners organization forum moderator and cessna owners author. With this kit to repair your cessna baggage door latch part no. Baggage door latch spring source. The newer 182s have them available but a different part.

With door closed in strong wind door will pop open easily. Yes that s the baggage door from my 180 that was already stripped of the cover panel. I used a drill bit and inserted through handle assembly and into latch from opposite direction of pivot pin insertion. Parts for old latches are very hard to find and outrageously priced.

The 182 baggage door spring was broken and decided to replace it with the spring and 2 bolts provided. It may be that mine s been cobbled but it works. Does anyone here know of one. The 182a needs part 0311284.

Cessna door baggage less lock 0711102 hinge baggage door qty 2 s1359 7 latch baggage door 07111705 1 handle outside 1211252 1 handle inside show details category. Door latches on early cessna doors are the pits later after 1960 latches are much better. Maybe replacing outside door skin with later model latch. I decided to measure the larger bold and drill a larger hole in the lock assembly to accompany the larger bolt provided.

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