ralarcon Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 The latch mechanism on the oil check door on the cowl, wore out, 0n my 2010 CTLS. Apparently it is back ordered at Lockwood. Does anybody have this part available in the US or elsewhere? I'm thinking I can use high speed tape to keep it shut in flight , but I'm open to any other suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 You could wire it shut from the back side. That would probably be more secure than tape, but you'd have to take the top cowl off to check the oil. Otherwise bolus tape covering the whole door would work, and you'd probably gain ten knots from drag reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Which side do you need? I have one of the cowling side (ball side) parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 You could wire it shut from the back side. That would probably be more secure than tape, but you'd have to take the top cowl off to check the oil. Otherwise bolus tape covering the whole door would work, and you'd probably gain ten knots from drag reduction. LIke the Drag reduction part, taking the cowling off is a pain in the a$$. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Which side do you need? I have one of the cowling side (ball side) parts. Yes thats what I need thanks ! May I call you ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Yes thats what I need thanks ! May I call you ? Cheers Nevermind I already did, thanks for your help by the way. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procharger Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 If i were going to replace it I would put a lock and key latch on it just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You can turn the ball 180 degrees and get by for awhile. I got mine from FDUSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 By the way, adding a dab of grease once in a while will significantly lengthen the life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks ! all good sugestions I'm going to implement. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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