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RC-8 canopy half open latch

AN23

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I am not the builder of my RV-8. Recently, an old Air Force buddy bought a really nice RV-8. It has the FlyBoys black plastic flip-flop half open canopy latch and it was not operating when he got the plane home. I’ve adjusted it where it works but at best, it’s not as secure as the one I have on my RV-8. I’d like to replace the black plastic latch with one of these but I can’t find one anywhere. Anyone have any ideas where I could get one? Thanks
 

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I had my buddy make one for me (he had the original on my old 8A that he now owns). I don’t think anyone sells them anymore.

I’ll ask him if he is interested in making you one if you like.

Carl
 
Plunger-Style Sliding Canopy Stop

Here is one from Flyboys:

https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/plunger-style-sliding-canopy-latch

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The one below should work also (P/N 6W6L90):

https://www.jwwinco.com/en-us/produ...unger-Pin-Plate-Mount-Lock-Out#d1=c(6);l1=c(6)

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Thanks Carl! Indexing plunger......now that I know the right name for it, it opens up all kinds of possibilities! Thanks.
 
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