Thank-you Larry & Dana, Again, I've learned a great deal. I have decided to build my own Flush Mounted Latch. I built 2 fiberglass housings that will fit flush behind the plywood skin. They're similar (dimension wise) to a Avibank Flush Mounted Latch P/N 9054 http://www.avibank.com/products/product_display.cfm?product_id=56 Merry Christmas.
larry flesner <[email protected]> wrote: >I'm planning on using 4 each cable operated 747 >overhead compartment door latches mounted to the upper >longerons on aluminum angle brackets and I have some >questions involving Canopy Release Handles. > >1.) Is it required / advisable for an external canopy >release handle. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Required - ??? Advisable - YES ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >2.) Is there a FAA requirement for labeling the canopy >Release? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My inspector wanted it labeled and wrote it up as something I had to correct. I attached an "open" and "closed" label. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.) I've looked throughout the AS&S, and Wicks >catalogs and cannot find anything for canopy release >handles >What are most KR's Fitted with? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Rand has some but they have no exterior release. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > >4.) Flush Mounted? I understand that a protruding >handle can cause a buffet affecting the flight >characteristics. >Scott Cable +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Those were a flat plate type handle that was in line with the elevator. I've not noticed any buffeting from mine. Pictures taken of my setup are on my site at KRnet. Jennette Rand liked it so well she had her daughter take a picture of it when they visited. It includes about $15 material cost (max) and could be inclosed if one wants to take the time. It works flawlessly. A friend of mine did about 20 minutes of welding to build it. I have nothing attached to the top longeron to grab your flesh or tear you clothes as you enter or exit. Larry Flesner _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html Scott Cable KR-2S # 735 Wright City, MO [email protected] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square
