Left Door Lock & the Sea of Cortez

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N4316B
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Left Door Lock & the Sea of Cortez

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Hi All -

My door lock core is now at the bottom of the Sea of Cortez and I need a new one. Only problem is I'm unable to find one from the usual sources.

Specifically, I'm looking for these parts:

0413323-1 "Lock Assembly - Door"
0511112-11 "Latch Assembly - Door"

Does anyone know of a good source for these? The plane is a 1955 170B.

Here is an image of the parts manual for the part I need (Item 35 in the image):

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Thanks much,

Dennis
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Post by GAHorn »

The door lock is common lock hardware available at most any locksmith.
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N4316B
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Post by N4316B »

A quick follow-up on this issue:

All of my local locksmiths failed to produce a compatible core, but I got in touch with Wentworth Aircraft, Inc and they pulled the whole lock mechanism of another '55 170 for $20. They were a pleasure to work with:

http://www.wentworthaircraft.com/home.htm
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Post by N2865C »

The Lock Assembly is standard lock hardware and most local locksmith shops have them in stock. Aircraft Spruce also sells them.
jc
John
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zero.one.victor
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Post by zero.one.victor »

Is the Sea of Cortez the same body of water as the Gulf of California? (in between Baja California & Sonora)
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doug8082a
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Post by doug8082a »

Yup.
Doug
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rudymantel
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Post by rudymantel »

Excellent book by the author of "Jaws"- (Peter Benchley)- "Girl of the Sea of Cortez"- about a young Mexican girl who befriended a large sting ray -
No, it's not what you think !
A good read-
Rudy
C-170B N4490B
Plantation Florida
(Based at North Perry Airport,
KHWO, Miramar FL)
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