Maybe replacing outside door skin with later model latch.
Cessna baggage door latch spring.
This latch was used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s and c 205 s.
The 182a needs part 0311284.
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Small tail goes against latch large tail goes into groove on outer edge of assembly.
Yes that s the baggage door from my 180 that was already stripped of the cover panel.
Door latches on early cessna doors are the pits later after 1960 latches are much better.
July 22 in maintenance.
With this kit to repair your cessna baggage door latch part no.
Thinking i should design and build something better.
Cessna door baggage less lock 0711102 hinge baggage door qty 2 s1359 7 latch baggage door 07111705 1 handle outside 1211252 1 handle inside show details category.
I then determined which spring went where.
Does anyone here know of one.
It may be that mine s been cobbled but it works.
This latch used in 1971 s n 18260446 through 1979 s n 18267367 cessna 182s c 172 s c 177 s c 210 s c 205 s.
Parts for old latches are very hard to find and outrageously priced.
I decided to measure the larger bold and drill a larger hole in the lock assembly to accompany the larger bolt provided.
I think the spring arrangement is the same as on my previous cessna but my memory is questionable and the details aren t really very important as long as the door latches and the latch returns after you pull it.
The newer 182s have them available but a different part.
Pulled out latch pivot pin and removed broken spring pieces.
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Cessna baggage door latch repair set spring.
With this kit you can repair your cessna baggage door latch part numbers s1359 7 s1359 8 s1359 9 in about 30 minutes.
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Very simple fix but the screw provided was too large for the hole in the lock assembly.
Yes indeed thanks very much dms.
I used a drill bit and inserted through handle assembly and into latch from opposite direction of pivot pin insertion.
Airframe doors from a.
With door closed in strong wind door will pop open easily.
I removed handle assembly from door.
