Window Latch

[freightpilot27]

What is everyone doing about the window latch's for the swing out windows? Mine are missing.
I looked at the Cessna 120/140/170 latches, but Univair wants $277 for each assembly (I need 2 assemblies).
Anyone have a nice pair of the Tcraft or cessna latches for sale?

Thoughts, comments, ideas?

Thanks,

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Window Latch

The latch isn't that complex. With a couple of HDF forms you could make the parts. Add a threaded knob from a woodworking store or a good hardware store and you are in business, for a LOT less than $554! You should be able to make both sets in half a day.
Hank

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Window Latch

Just make the parts. I had to make a couple pieces for the last one I did

[Ray36048]

Re: Window Latch

Could someone post some pictures of the latches? Some idea of size would be good. I don't have any for my project, so I don't have anything to copy.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Window Latch

I'll put it on my list to trace the latch parts on Monday at the airport.
Hank

[freightpilot27]

Re: Window Latch

Thanks Hank. That would be great.

[Norm G]

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I don't know if the pictures will help or not. Unless you have some latches to copy I think it will be difficult. The left and right are unique. Anyway if can use the one pattern, I'll send it to you.
Norm G

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Window Latch

Mine were mirror image of each other so you could just bend the metal the other way to make a right or left. I am hoping I can make a template on graph paper so it can be scaled from a photo.
Do you know what material and thickness you used?
Hank

[Norm G]

Re: Window Latch

The latches that I made using what I had on hand,.032 steel.
Norm

[Pearson]

Re: Window Latch

Norm,

Check your private messages. Or email me at neat1s @ yahoo.com without the spaces.

[bashibazouk]

Re: Window Latch

Not sure if this will help, either.



Wow! Those are some ugly rivets. Never noticed that before!

[cvavon]

Re: Window Latch

on my window latch some one put hitch pins in the latch and the hinges makes it easy to take off windows in summer or to take photos see picture

[astjp2]

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If I can get a CAD drawing of the latches, I can get them punched out and bent by a PMA shop...Tim