Door Arm

[Drumstick]

Starting a new thread for this topic. I've seen the other posts but not all the hardware was covered.  Most were replacing a broken arm - mine is missing -everything!  So I can get the arm from a member but is there a bracket that is missing as well?   The plastic pieces are from a newer M20c as it is molded for the newer style door arm.

[carusoam]

Somebody machined a nice looking one from a block of aluminum around here...

fuzzy memory...

See if it was Chocks that made them?

-a-

 

Edited January 22, 2017 by carusoam

[eman1200]

Just now, carusoam said:

Somebody machined a nice looking one from a block of aluminum around here...

fuzzy memory...

See if it was Chocks that made them?

-a-

 

@DrBill

[carusoam]

https://mooneyspace.com/search/?&q=Baggage Door arm&item=21077

try this search result to see if it narrows things down...

Best regards,

-a-

[Drumstick]

So I know I can buy the new arm but the arm attaches to brackets and also has screws.   What kind of bracket and screws?  Also - the interior seems different and has an upholstered panel and mine has the plastic for years the later model.

Edited January 22, 2017 by Drumstick

[DrBill]

Here is what I made, what else do you need ?

[carusoam]

Eman, U R TheMan!  (The power of memory is strong in this one) 

Best regards,

-a-

Then it turns out, I'm a minute behind Dr, Bill who is delivering the info directly! 

Edited January 22, 2017 by carusoam

[Drumstick]

1 hour ago, DrBill said:

Here is what I made, what else do you need ?

I need the screws that hold the bracket to the door.  It also looks like there is a bracket on the door that the arm screws into.

[DrBill]

I'll go to the plane tomorrow and take some pictures and measurements.

Bill

 

[Drumstick]

57 minutes ago, DrBill said:

I'll go to the plane tomorrow and take some pictures and measurements.

Bill

 

Much appreciated!  The door plastics are definitely not original. I think there was supposed to be an upholstered panel like the one in your picture.  Not sure if your bracket will fit wth the plastic stuff.

[DrBill]

got tied up today will go tomorrow for sure

[DrBill]

ok here is detail on my 65 m20e. both ends are held on with 8-32 riveted nutplate and 1/2 in SS 8-32 flat head screw and washer..

You can see rivets for nutplates in each picture.

Bill

[Drumstick]

Thanks!  Perfect amount of detail that I needed.   Anyone know where to find the piece of upholstery for the door?   I don't think the plastic is compatible with this assembly which is probably why it was removed in the first place.

[bucko]

Chocks made one for me that looks like the picture Drumstick has above.

Email me for his contact info.

[DrBill]

bucko is right he is doing them on a CNC Mill, and they come out nice. Reasonable price too if i remember right.

his post is here somewhere, maybe in classifieds.

bill

[Drumstick]

1 hour ago, DrBill said:

bucko is right he is doing them on a CNC Mill, and they come out nice. Reasonable price too if i remember right.

his post is here somewhere, maybe in classifieds.

bill

Just ordered from Chocks.  I will see if I can find the appropriate screw and washer.

[Chocks]

Here:

https://vimeo.com/201053455


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[carusoam]

Shane,

You are the best!

I like the option of the real part made from 3D printing!

Nicely done,

-a-

Edited January 26, 2017 by carusoam

[DrBill]

The original part is from sheet metal and is a POS since it bends so easily. The billett Al part is the way to go but so expensive for the factory.

Bill

 

[Chocks]

Shane,
You are the best!
I like the option of the real part made from 3D printing!
Nicely done,
-a-

Thanks! I still want to test the printed one out some more, so metal only for now.
But I think having the plastic option will be perfect for some users.


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[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

1 hour ago, "Chocks" said:

Thanks! I still want to test the printed one out some more, so metal only for now.
But I think having the plastic option will be perfect for some users.

What kind of printer/plastic did you use?

I have a nylon and carbon-fiber, fiberglass, or Kevlar, (long strands, not chopped fibers), printer.  The manufacturer claims that its CF parts are as strong as aluminum.  If anyone has a file or at least dimensions, I can easily print these.

[Ned Gravel]

Chocks still here?  

I am having trouble getting the Fedex number to work.  Does it mean the part will not arrive?

 

[gsxrpilot]

58 minutes ago, Ned Gravel said:

Chocks still here?  

I am having trouble getting the Fedex number to work.  Does it mean the part will not arrive?

 

@"Chocks"

[mike20papa]

I built a new one of these, but I remember the allowable space between the door edge and the fuselage opening was very limited (when closed).  I had to use like .040" hinge blades and then it just barely fit.  Used 4130 in order to get the stiffness required. The hinge pin/assembly has to be kept to an absolute minimum width.  The best thing I did was get rid of that old rolled junk door hinge and replace it with an extruded 2024 hinge.  

[Chocks]

8 hours ago, Ned Gravel said:

Chocks still here?  

I am having trouble getting the Fedex number to work.  Does it mean the part will not arrive?

 

Hey Flanders,

I got your email and followed up with FedEx. I just sent you the details in your email. Sometimes Intl shipping gets a little screwy in my little town.