REFLECTOR: door latch

[Chuck Jensen]

I assumed it was common, but maybe not.  I have a microswitch mounted in the pilot and co-pilot door that is wired to Left and Right warning lights on the panel.  The warning light(s) will be on until the bayonet enters the receiver hole on the door sill which actuates the switch to turn off the light.  
 
A dark panel for alarm/warning lights is the last thing on the checklist before takeoff.
 
Chuck Jensen

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On Behalf Of Laurence Coen
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:36 AM
To: reflector16
Subject: REFLECTOR: door latch


Al,
 
Being somewhat paranoid I made the device in the attached picture. It is just a piece of thin aluminum folded up to make a strap with a top to avoid the sharp edges.  It does two things.  It makes sure that the handle is in the full forward position or you can't latch it and then prevents accidental movement.  I only wish I had sent this email last week.
 
Larry Coen
N136LC

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