Difference between revisions of "Seaplane doors"

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* Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .049 6061
 
* Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .049 6061
  
[[File:1280px-Door-sill-cutout.jpeg|Stock door sill cut out and removed]]
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[[File:Door-sill-cutout.jpeg|Stock door sill cut out and removed]]
  
[[File:1280px-New-door-sill.jpg|New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)]]
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[[File:New-door-sill.jpg|New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)]]

Revision as of 19:59, 28 October 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
  • Design layout and supports, possibly window
  • Buy tubing 3/4 x 3/4 x .049 6061

Stock door sill cut out and removed

New taller door sill welded in (thanks Mike)