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== Locks & Keys == | |||
See [[Door Locks]] for more information. | See [[Door Locks]] for more information. | ||
==== Cabin Door Seals | == Seals == | ||
=== Cabin Door Seals === | |||
* Many builders decide to put the door seals on the fuselage side instead of onto the inside of the door.<br>Two McMaster order numbers are being used: [https://www.mcmaster.com/1120A311 1120A311] (lip on inside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high):<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-03-21 at 1.59.37 PM.png|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMasterSeal.jpg|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMaster2.jpg|300x300px]]<br>'''1120A311'''<br> and 1120A313 (lip on outside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high). Since you are building up the inside edge, the lip is better to be on the inside as the groove for it will automatically form when using a throwaway seal as mold.<br>Some builders prefer the 1120A411 variant which is for 1/4 edge thick edges.<br>Builders usually sacrifice one set of seals as mold to form out the edges, then replace it with a clean second set. This procedure will need 100 ft total.<br>Some builders experience a gap where the ends meet after some time, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8671462906308065 FB thread].<br>See also: | * Many builders decide to put the door seals on the fuselage side instead of onto the inside of the door.<br>Two McMaster order numbers are being used: [https://www.mcmaster.com/1120A311 1120A311] (lip on inside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high):<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-03-21 at 1.59.37 PM.png|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMasterSeal.jpg|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMaster2.jpg|300x300px]]<br>'''1120A311'''<br> and 1120A313 (lip on outside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high). Since you are building up the inside edge, the lip is better to be on the inside as the groove for it will automatically form when using a throwaway seal as mold.<br>Some builders prefer the 1120A411 variant which is for 1/4 edge thick edges.<br>Builders usually sacrifice one set of seals as mold to form out the edges, then replace it with a clean second set. This procedure will need 100 ft total.<br>Some builders experience a gap where the ends meet after some time, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8671462906308065 FB thread].<br>See also: | ||
** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5447766402011081 FB thread] | ** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5447766402011081 FB thread] | ||
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** See [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=221469 VAF thread] | ** See [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=221469 VAF thread] | ||
=== Luggage Door Seals === | |||
* [https://www.aircraftdoorseals.com/ Aircraft Door Seals]<br>[[File:2023-12-16 18-31-07.jpg|533x533px]] | * [https://www.aircraftdoorseals.com/ Aircraft Door Seals]<br>[[File:2023-12-16 18-31-07.jpg|533x533px]] | ||
* See also this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=222256 VAF Thread] | * See also this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=222256 VAF Thread] | ||
== Door Strut Upgrades == | |||
* [https://planearound.com/shop/ols/products/door-strut-attach-brackets-set-of-two Upgraded strut brackets] (especially useful if you use McMaster door seals) | * [https://planearound.com/shop/ols/products/door-strut-attach-brackets-set-of-two Upgraded strut brackets] (especially useful if you use McMaster door seals) | ||
* [https://store.vansaircraft.com/c-1016-hd-rv-10-heavy-duty-door-strut-c-1016-hd.html Heavy Duty Door Strut from Vans (600 instead of 500N)] | * [https://store.vansaircraft.com/c-1016-hd-rv-10-heavy-duty-door-strut-c-1016-hd.html Heavy Duty Door Strut from Vans (600 instead of 500N)] | ||
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* See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8705872866200402 FB thread]. | * See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8705872866200402 FB thread]. | ||
== 180 Degree Door Latch and Low Profile Handle Hints == | |||
* PlaneAround 180 degree latch together with Aerosport interior door handle beauty cover causing binding [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5427322947388760 (FB 10/11/2022)] | * PlaneAround 180 degree latch together with Aerosport interior door handle beauty cover causing binding [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5427322947388760 (FB 10/11/2022)] | ||
* PlaneAround [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6065285950259120/ FB thread] | * PlaneAround [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6065285950259120/ FB thread] | ||
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZPJEq558tM Ed's low profile door handle install] | ** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZPJEq558tM Ed's low profile door handle install] | ||
** [https://youtu.be/Ql6YQF2Zogc?t=552 Austin's door latch and handle install] | ** [https://youtu.be/Ql6YQF2Zogc?t=552 Austin's door latch and handle install] | ||
== Hinges == | |||
* [https://brassmonkey.tech/store/ Machined hinge capture plates] make removing and re-installing the doors much easier | |||
* [https://www.airward.com/collections/airward-vans-rv10-kits/products/rv-10-mdhck-rv-10-main-door-hinge-cover-kit Airward hinge reinforcement kit], see this [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6929142440540129 FB thread 1/2024] | |||
== Other Enhanced Door Parts / Kits / Upgrades == | |||
* [https://www.aerosportproducts.com Aerosport Products] | |||
** [https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-low-profile-door-handle/ Low Profile Door Handle] | |||
** [https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-door-handle-covers-3/ Interior Door Handle Cover] | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/user/AerosportProducts/videos Installation Videos] | |||
* [https://planearound.com/shop Planearound], see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6065285950259120 FB thread] | |||
Revision as of 15:07, 5 July 2025
Locks & Keys
See Door Locks for more information.
Seals
Cabin Door Seals
- Many builders decide to put the door seals on the fuselage side instead of onto the inside of the door.
Two McMaster order numbers are being used: 1120A311 (lip on inside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high):
1120A311
and 1120A313 (lip on outside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high). Since you are building up the inside edge, the lip is better to be on the inside as the groove for it will automatically form when using a throwaway seal as mold.
Some builders prefer the 1120A411 variant which is for 1/4 edge thick edges.
Builders usually sacrifice one set of seals as mold to form out the edges, then replace it with a clean second set. This procedure will need 100 ft total.
Some builders experience a gap where the ends meet after some time, see this FB thread.
See also:- FB thread
- Mark's builder log
- VAF thread
- VAF thread
- Glen's builder log
- Justin Twilbeck's log
- BuildFlyGo's video
- Ivan Kristensen's video with door trim measurements
- Ivan Kristensen's door seal photos (now on smugmug, no longer on ivankristensen.phanfare.com). The sparse text for photos is available on the web archive.
- Les Kearney's door seal compilation pdf (originally posted to the Matronics mailing list)
- FB thread
- Some builders use the standard Vans way of putting the seals on the doors but use better seals sold by McMaster.
- See VAF thread
Luggage Door Seals
- Aircraft Door Seals
- See also this VAF Thread
Door Strut Upgrades
- Upgraded strut brackets (especially useful if you use McMaster door seals)
- Heavy Duty Door Strut from Vans (600 instead of 500N)
- Bansbach easylift door strut A1A1F50-100-287 part#10017Y1 (600N instead of 500N, call to order)
- Ordering 650N at Bansbach: Select the 650N version of B0N0F50-100-247/XXXN, add 2 of those, then add 4 of the end fittings A1 M8 Aluminum Hinge Eye Endfitting. These end fittings yield a total length of the 287mm similar to the other fully assembled struts. First timers can try coupon code 15PERCENTOFF.
- Tim Olson's build page on struts
- Door strut hardware (FB 3/22/2022)
- See also this FB thread.
180 Degree Door Latch and Low Profile Handle Hints
- PlaneAround 180 degree latch together with Aerosport interior door handle beauty cover causing binding (FB 10/11/2022)
- PlaneAround FB thread
- Low profile handle + 180 degree FB thread 6/2023, FB thread 9/2023 FB thread 11/2023
- Documentation set at Planearound, includes link to document written by David Peterson which is a revised Vans chapter 45 document with the various modifications compiled in
- Damazio's write-up of the 180 degree door latch install
- Videos
Hinges
- Machined hinge capture plates make removing and re-installing the doors much easier
- Airward hinge reinforcement kit, see this [FB thread 1/2024