EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
DOOR LATCH
DOOR LATCH
208.476.7740 | Mon. - Fri. | Pacific Time Zone
Available for purchase at our on-line Store |
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Features:Spring loaded, flush mount exterior handle Spring ball detent for positive open and closed stop action Identically keyed locks for sets |
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Specifications:Made from aircraft grade aluminum Driver travel approx. 1.25" forward and aft See Below for Dimensions |
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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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Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Exterior View Closed Position As seen in Aircraft Spruce Don't Accept Imitations |
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Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Interior View | Closed Position As seen in Aircraft Spruce Do not Accept Imitations |
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Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Interior View | Open Position As seen in Aircraft Spruce Do not Accept Imitations |
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Our Original Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Right Exterior View | Open Position As seen in Aircraft Spruce Do not Accept Imitations |
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The Popular X14 Interior Handle
Left and Right | Closed Position $495.00 for the Pair $277.50 for One Right or Left |
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The Popular X14 Interior Handle
Left and Right | Open Position $495.00 for the Pair $277.50 for One Right or Left |
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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 |
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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 |
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NEW Cozy Application Available
Closed Position $309.50 for one Latch |
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NEW Cozy Application Available
Open Position $316.50 for one Latch |
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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 |
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Install Kit for One Latch
Sold Separately, the cost for all of these items is $121.70. $97.50 Each View all Linkage Options |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions
Front View |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Dimensions
Top View |
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Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Peter Lammers RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch |
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Mike Schulz RV-10 Installation of Hendricks Latch integrated with Plane Around, LLC Kit |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch
Mock Up Without Interior Handle For Clarity |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Mock Up | Interior Handle Open Position |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Mock Up Door Cut Outs |
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Experimental Aircraft Door Latch Mock Up Joggle Link |
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NEW! Lower Profile Lock |
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Door Latch Install Cut Away Showing Linkage Example |
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Interior Handle Opening Door While Exterior Remains Flush |
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RV4 Customized Interior Handle This builder customized our interior handle for his RV4 |
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RV4 Door Latch Install Exterior View |
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RV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle Example 2 |
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RV4 Builder Customized Interior Handle Example 3 |
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Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch Exterior View Closed Position |
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Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch Exterior View Open Position |
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Stallion Installation of Hendricks Door Latch Exterior View Open Position |
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Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle We Customize, Please Call |
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Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs Open Position |
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Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs Finished Interior Skin | Open Position |
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Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position |
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Stallion Installation with Custom Interior Handle to Meet Customer Needs Finished Interior Skin | Closed Position |
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TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch and Used Rod Ends in the Linkage |
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TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch Example 2 |
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TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch Example 3 |
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TR4 Builder Added a Third Contact Point to the Hendricks Latch Example 4 |
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Wheeler Installation Example of a Third Pin Set-up |
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Wheeler Installation Example of a Third Pin Set-up Example 2 |
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Cozy Builder Modified Hendricks Latch |
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Door Latch Install Cut Away Showing Linkage Example |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Joggle Linkage $19.95 Available in two Lengths. | $9.95 for Joggle Blanks |
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Wrap Link $19.95 Shown - Can be drilled and cut to any length you desire | Call for Price on Longer Custom Lengths |
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Typical Bullet End on 3/8" Dia. Rod $12.00 for 1' Length | $14.00 for 2' Length | $16.00 for 3' Length |
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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 |
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Mock Up Joggle Link Intersection to 3/8" Dia. Rod |
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Nylon Guide Accepts our 3/8" Dia. Rod Available for Purchase for $13.95 each |
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Stock RV Door Latch Does Your Exterior Handle Look Like This? It Does Not Have To! |
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Stock RV Door Latch Does Your Interior Handle Look Like This? It Does Not Have To! |
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