Cessna Baggage Door Latch Spring

The 182a needs part 0311284.

Cessna baggage door latch spring.

Small tail goes against latch large tail goes into groove on outer edge of assembly. I then determined which spring went where. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Airframe doors from a.

Parts for old latches are very hard to find and outrageously priced. This latch used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s c 205 s. Pulled out latch pivot pin and removed broken spring pieces. I decided to measure the larger bold and drill a larger hole in the lock assembly to accompany the larger bolt provided.

The newer 182s have them available but a different part. Cessna baggage door latch repair set spring. Thinking i should design and build something better. Does anyone here know of one.

Door latches on early cessna doors are the pits later after 1960 latches are much better. This latch was used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s and c 205 s. I used a drill bit and inserted through handle assembly and into latch from opposite direction of pivot pin insertion. Maybe replacing outside door skin with later model latch.

I think the spring arrangement is the same as on my previous cessna but my memory is questionable and the details aren t really very important as long as the door latches and the latch returns after you pull it. Look carefully at my pictures they show exactly how simple it is to do. It may be that mine s been cobbled but it works. Baggage door latch spring source.

Cessna owners organization forum moderator and cessna owners author. With this kit you can repair your cessna baggage door latch part numbers s1359 7 s1359 8 s1359 9 in about 30 minutes. With door closed in strong wind door will pop open easily. The 182 baggage door spring was broken and decided to replace it with the spring and 2 bolts provided.

Corona ca chicago il wasilla ak peachtree city ga brantford on canada. I removed handle assembly from door. With this kit to repair your cessna baggage door latch part no. Yes indeed thanks very much dms.

Yes that s the baggage door from my 180 that was already stripped of the cover panel.