Door Latches

[cgruby]

My model III doors won't stay latched. I've come up with a lot of schemes to remedy this, but thought I'd ask the community out there what your experiences are.

Thanks,

[DesertFox4]

Chuck, what kind of latches are on your three?
I've seen a couple versions.
A photo would help you get the best help.

[Dutch]

Chuck

Merle Williams offers a latch kit for your problem. I had the same issue and am very satisfied with the latches. sorry dont have his ph # but google williams aviation and his catalog is available on line.

Dutch

[cgruby]

Thanks, I left a message, his web site was unresponsive. How about a picture of what you have.

[Dutch]

Chuck, Sorry its Murle Williams Aviation sorry about the mistake. I will try to post a pic. later.

Dutch

[Paul Z]

Here is Murle Williams Aviations web site.
http://www.murlewilliamsaviation.com

[cgruby]

7249
I'm having a little trouble attaching a photo.

[Peteohms]

Mine are not the same.

[Peteohms]

Another shot.

[Peteohms]

So a couple years ago I'm approaching Fisk on my way to Airventure and my passenger door pops open. Out fly all my charts, various papers and a brand new shirt. The Fisk controller calls out, "Highwing with your dirty laundry trailing behind, rock your wings." I don't know how I was able to reach the door across all my luggage, but somehow I got the door closed. And it never popped open again until touchdown on runway 27.

That's the story of my motivation to fix my door latch.

[cgruby]

I spent a day re-rigging doors, adjusting latches, and fabricating strike plates throughout. The doors are now tight. I flew for an hour and no surprises. I think I may have whipped the old goat.

Cheers,