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EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
DOOR LATCH
208.476.7740 | Mon. - Fri. | Pacific Time Zone
 

 

Available for purchase at our on-line Store

 

Features:


Spring loaded, flush mount exterior handle

Spring ball detent for positive open and closed stop action

Identically keyed locks for sets
Door Latch
 

Specifications:



Made from aircraft grade aluminum

Driver travel approx. 1.25" forward and aft

See Below for Dimensions
 
Door Latch

Above: Original Latch (Right Shown)



Mounts flush into armrest

Each latch weighs approx. 10 ounces

$430.00 per set or $245.00 per latch


Left: X14 Interior Handle (Right Shown)



Requires lift action to open

Each latch weighs approx. 13 ounces

$495.00 per set or $277.50 per latch

 
 

Other Information:



Designed for gull wing door but has been adapted to fit RV-4, RV-10, Cozy MK-IV, Murphy Moose, Wheeler, Ravin, Pulsar, Midget Mustang, Experimental Cub, Stallion, Zenair and many more.

This latch has now also been purchased and installed as a canopy latch, race car latch and as a race boat latch.

They can be adapted to virtually any style of door or canopy with appropriately designed linkage rods.

The linkage rods are not included.  We offer several products below that may help.

Please call for large quantity pricing discounts or special requests.

 

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Door LatchOur Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch | Right Exterior View | Closed Position
Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Exterior View
Closed Position
As seen in Aircraft Spruce
Don't Accept Imitations
Door LatchOur Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch | Right Interior View | Closed Position
Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Interior View | Closed Position
As seen in Aircraft Spruce
Do not Accept Imitations
Door LatchOur Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch | Right Interior View | Open Position
Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Interior View | Open Position
As seen in Aircraft Spruce
Do not Accept Imitations
Door LatchOur Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch | Right Exterior View | Open Position
Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Exterior View | Open Position
As seen in Aircraft Spruce
Do not Accept Imitations
Door LatchThe Popular X14 Interior Handle | Left and Right | Closed Position
The Popular X14 Interior Handle
Left and Right | Closed Position
$495.00 for the Pair
$277.50 for One Right or Left
Door LatchThe Popular X14 Interior Handle | Left and Right | Open Position
The Popular X14 Interior Handle
Left and Right | Open Position
$495.00 for the Pair
$277.50 for One Right or Left
Door LatchNEW X14T Interior Set Available | Left and Right | Closed Position
NEW X14T Interior Handle Available
Left and Right | Closed Position
Closed at 12:00 Position and Open at 9:00 position
View Left Handle in Motion
$527.50 for the Pair
$294.00 for One Right or Left
Door LatchNEW X14B Interior Set Available | Left and Right | Closed Position
NEW X14B Interior Handle Available
Left and Right | Closed Position
Closed at 6:00 Position and Open at 3:00 position
View Left Handle in Motion
$527.50 for the Pair
$294.00 for One Right or Left
Door LatchNEW Cozy Application Available | Closed Position
NEW Cozy Application Available
Closed Position
$309.50 for one Latch
Door LatchNEW Cozy Application Available | Open Position
NEW Cozy Application Available
Open Position
$316.50 for one Latch
Latch KitInstall Kit for Set of Latches
Install Kit for Set of Latches
Sold Separately, the cost for all of these items is $243.40.
$194.95 Each
View all Linkage Options
Latch KitInstall Kit for One Latch
Install Kit for One Latch
Sold Separately, the cost for all of these items is $121.70.
$97.50 Each
View all Linkage Options
Door Latch DimensionsExperimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions | Front View
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions
Front View
Door Latch DimensionsExperimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions | Top View
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions
Top View
RV-10 Latch InstallationPeter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationPeter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationPeter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationMike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationMike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationMike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationMike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch
RV-10 Latch InstallationMike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch integrated with Plane Around, LLC Kit
Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch integrated with Plane Around, LLC Kit
Latch Mock UpExperimental Aircraft Door Latch | Mock Up Without Interior Handle For Clarity
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Mock Up Without Interior Handle For Clarity
Latch Mock UpExperimental Aircraft Door Latch | Mock Up | Interior Handle Open Position
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Mock Up | Interior Handle Open Position
Latch Mock UpExperimental Aircraft Door Latch | Mock Up Door Cut Outs
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Mock Up Door Cut Outs
Door Latch LinkageExperimental Aircraft Door Latch | Mock Up Joggle Link
Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Mock Up Joggle Link
Low Profile LockNEW ! | Lower Profile Lock
NEW!
Lower Profile Lock
Latch and LinkageDoor Latch Install | Cut Away Showing Linkage Example
Door Latch Install
Cut Away Showing Linkage Example
KIS Flush LatchInterior Handle Opening Door While Exterior Remains Flush
Interior Handle Opening Door While Exterior Remains Flush
RV-4 Door Latch InstallRV4 customized interior handle | This builder customized our interior handle for his RV4
RV4 Customized Interior Handle
This builder customized our interior handle for his RV4
RV4 Door Latch Exterior ClekosRV4 Door Latch Install | Exterior View
RV4 Door Latch Install
Exterior View
RV4 Customized Door HandleRV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle | Example 2
RV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle
Example 2
RV4 Handle Top ViewRV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle | Example 3
RV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle
Example 3
Stallion Door LatchStallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch | Exterior View Closed Position
Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch
Exterior View Closed Position
Stallion Door LatchStallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch | Exterior View Open Position
Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch
Exterior View Open Position
Stallion Door LatchStallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch | Exterior View Open Position
Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch
Exterior View Open Position
Stallion Custom HandleStallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle | We Customize, Please Call
Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle
We Customize, Please Call
Stallion Custom HandleStallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs | Open Position
Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs
Open Position
Stallion Custom HandleStallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs | Finished Interior Skin | Open Position
Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs
Finished Interior Skin | Open Position
Stallion Custom HandleStallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs | Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position
Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs
Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position
Stallion Custom HandleStallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs | Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position
Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs
Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position
TR4 Door LatchTR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch and Used Rod Ends in the Linkage
TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch and Used Rod Ends in the Linkage
Hendricks Latch ModifiedTR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch | Example 1
TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch
Example 2
Modified Hendricks LatchTR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch | Example 2
TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch
Example 3
Hendricks Latch ModificationTR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch | Example 3
TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch
Example 4
Wheeler Door LatchWheeler Installation | Example of a Third Pin Set-up
Wheeler Installation
Example of a Third Pin Set-up
Wheeler Builder ModificationWheeler Installation | Example of a Third Pin Set-up | Example 2
Wheeler Installation
Example of a Third Pin Set-up
Example 2
Cozy Builder ModificationCozy Builder Modified Hendricks Latch
Cozy Builder Modified Hendricks Latch
Linkage ExampleDoor Latch Install | Cut Away Showing Linkage Example
Door Latch Install
Cut Away Showing Linkage Example
Hendricks Fork Linkage OptionMachined Linkage Rod | 3/8" DIA Rod with fork end. (mates with machined joggle link p/n 2000-01) | $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Machined Linkage Rod
3/8" DIA Rod with fork end. (mates with machined joggle link p/n 2000-01)
$12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Hendricks Linkage OptionMachined Linkage Rod | 3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage | $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Machined Linkage Rod
3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage
$12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Machined Linkage Rod EndMachined Linkage Rod | 3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage | $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length | Example 2
Machined Linkage Rod
3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage
$12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Example 2
Hendricks Offset LinkageJoggle Linkage | $19.95 Machined to Length | $9.95 for Bent Blanks
Joggle Linkage
$19.95 Available in two Lengths. | $9.95 for Joggle Blanks
Wrap LinkWrap Link | $19.95 Shown - Can be drilled and cut to any length you desire | Call for Price on Longer Custom Lengths
Wrap Link
$19.95 Shown - Can be drilled and cut to any length you desire | Call for Price on Longer Custom Lengths
Hendricks Linkage RodTypical Bullet End on 3/8" Dia. Rod | Available in 3 Lengths | $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Typical Bullet End on 3/8" Dia. Rod
$12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Door Latch LinkageMachined Linkage Rod | 3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage | $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Machined Linkage Rod
3/8" Dia. Rod Machined to Mate with Joggle Linkage
$12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length
Latch Linkage IntersectionMock Up Joggle Link Intersection to 3/8" Dia. Rod
Mock Up Joggle Link Intersection to 3/8" Dia. Rod
Nylon Linkage GuideNylon Guide Accepts our 3/8" Dia. Rod
Nylon Guide Accepts our 3/8" Dia. Rod
Available for Purchase for $13.95 each
Stock RV LatchStock RV Door Latch | Does Your Exterior Handle Look Like This? | It Does Not Have To!
Stock RV Door Latch
Does Your Exterior Handle Look Like This?
It Does Not Have To!
Stock RV LatchStock RV Door Latch | Does Your Interior Handle Look Like This? | It Does Not Have To!
Stock RV Door Latch
Does Your Interior Handle Look Like This?
It Does Not Have To!

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