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Replacing baggage door lock with something that doesn't lock?

moespeeds

moespeeds

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I have the run of the mill barrel style lock on my RV8 baggage door. Is there anything out there that I can replace the barrel lock with, that doesn't lock? I hate messing with keys, and I'm not concerned with anyone getting in there.

I know I could do camlocks but not interested in drilling any new holes into the already painted door.
 
Webb said:
Cut part of the round end of the key off and leave it in the lock.
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Umm, but then there's nothing to grab to turn the latch mechanism... you've locked yourself out as the round key end is the handle to open/close. JonJay has the right idea above.
 
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It was a while ago but I got one from McMaster Carr that is exactly the same but has a straight slot instead of a key. I use a coin (quarter) or side of the big end of a key to turn it.
 
jbDC9 said:
Umm, but then there's nothing to grab to turn the latch mechanism... you've locked yourself out as the round key end is the handle to open/close. JonJay has the right idea above.
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I said part of the round part. That leaves you something to grab.

I would make a knob that the half round fits it. Perhaps tear drop shaped.

Cut a slot in the knob and JB Weld it in place.
 
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DanH said:
Trivia...did you know an RV-8 baggage door closes automatically with increasing speed, and pops open again as the aircraft slows, much like an big AOA indicator?
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Compared to your reference RV8, mine would be flying around open all the time :eek:
 
DanH said:
Trivia...did you know an RV-8 baggage door closes automatically with increasing speed, and pops open again as the aircraft slows, much like an big AOA indicator?
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I believe it, but can't quite work out how you calibrate it to display differently with the flaps up and flaps down! :D
 
DanH said:
Trivia...did you know an RV-8 baggage door closes automatically with increasing speed, and pops open again as the aircraft slows, much like an big AOA indicator?
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Hmmmmm, there has to be a story on how this knowledge was gained. Do tell.
 
I did it on purpose. You know, as an experiment. Yeah, yeah, that's it, an experiment...
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I am thinking of placing some wool strings on top of the baggage door and see how the strings behave at normal speed and low speed.
 
vibration

I have to apply pressure on the door to get the rods to line up in the lock position, so it has constant load and the latch goes just over center. I used fiberglass rod instead of the aluminum tube. One can put a nice ball end on it and position the pieces so when its closed the rods are flexed to maintain closed pressure. Coming loose may be a concern for a door that fits "to good".
 
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