Difference between revisions of "Seaplane doors"
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* Determine latch/locking mechanism | * Determine latch/locking mechanism | ||
| − | * Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side | + | * Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side on fuselage |
* Design layout and supports, possibly window | * Design layout and supports, possibly window | ||
| − | * Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x . | + | * Design bolt on hinges for aluminum door tube |
| + | * Design a latching mechanism | ||
| + | * Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .062 6061 | ||
| + | ** Takeoff: (38 + 32 + 40 + 28 + 38) x 2 = 352' | ||
| + | * Buy tubing 1/2 x 1/2 x ? 6061 for pop out windows. | ||
[[File:Door-sill-cutout.jpeg|Stock door sill cut out and removed]] | [[File:Door-sill-cutout.jpeg|Stock door sill cut out and removed]] | ||
[[File:New-door-sill.jpg|New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)]] | [[File:New-door-sill.jpg|New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:00, 15 November 2017
I have raised the door sills 2.5", effectively shortening the doors so that they will clear the lift struts.
To do:
- Determine latch/locking mechanism
- Weld on 2 additional hinges (5/16 x .050) per side on fuselage
- Design layout and supports, possibly window
- Design bolt on hinges for aluminum door tube
- Design a latching mechanism
- Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .062 6061
- Takeoff: (38 + 32 + 40 + 28 + 38) x 2 = 352'
- Buy tubing 1/2 x 1/2 x ? 6061 for pop out windows.
