---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/23/03: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:47 AM - Oil door catches (Steve Sampson) 2. 01:02 PM - Re: Oil door catches (Stein Bruch) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:47:24 AM PST US From: "Steve Sampson" Subject: RV9-List: Oil door catches --> RV9-List message posted by: "Steve Sampson" I am pondering whether to use the VANS supplied catches on the oil door. (Leland / Andy - I know you chose not to.) Of those of you that did are you happy with the result or do you regret it? I believe its also the same latch on the glovebox but I just cant see using it there. Steve #90360 UK Cowl (and tank leaks in between.) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:02:36 PM PST US From: "Stein Bruch" Subject: RE: RV9-List: Oil door catches --> RV9-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" Hi Steve, I've used a simple flush hartwell latch on both my RV6's, and it's worked just fine. 150+hrs on the first one and it's still going stron. I like it much better than the protruding wing camlocks. Regarding the glove box, I made a flush mount glove box door, and used a knurled knob that looks like the rest of the avionics knobs. The glove box door itself from Van's, is less than beautiful, as it's basically a plate that just slaps over the opening. I didn't like it, so I made a flush door. You can see it at http://www.steinair.com and click on "N64YU" in the upper right hand corner of the website. This is not to say that the Van's stuff doesn't work, it works just fine. There are thousands of Rv's flying with those camlocks on the oil doors, but since the rest of the plane is so smooth, I figured why go through the work of installing hinges on the cowling only to have two protruding camlocks on the oil door. Just my 2 cents, Stein Bruch RV6's, Minneapolis -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Steve Sampson Subject: RV9-List: Oil door catches --> RV9-List message posted by: "Steve Sampson" I am pondering whether to use the VANS supplied catches on the oil door. (Leland / Andy - I know you chose not to.) Of those of you that did are you happy with the result or do you regret it? I believe its also the same latch on the glovebox but I just cant see using it there. Steve #90360 UK Cowl (and tank leaks in between.)