Fry Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 Hi there, has anybody ever made the three keys (door, baggage, ignition) into one? Wouldn't it be nice to have one key for all three, just like a car? Just thinking about it, how would it be done and how expensive would it be? (BTW, I found out that no regular locksmith is able to make additional keys for my Mooney here in Germany). Thanks for your thoughts, Fry Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 Remove the locks from the door and baggage compartment and take them to a lock smith along with the ignition key. Should be no problem. I would take the three keys to a lock smith first and talk to them. 1 Quote
RLCarter Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 I re-keyed my doors (cabin & bagage) to match my ignition, but I think you have Medico locks which makes it a lot harder if not impossible. Can you take a photo of the keys laying flat and post them? Quote
Hank Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 @Fry, those look just like my keys. I've had several spare sets made at locksmiths in two states (WV, AL). They are just filing cabinet keys. If you need key blanks, I can send some to you, just need the numbers off of them. Then your locksmith can copy them. I spent more for colored rubber caps than for the actual keys--Blue for Bags, Green for Go (door), Red for Fire (ignition). I'm sure you'll come up with your own. 1 1 Quote
Fry Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Posted March 23, 2020 @Hank, thanks a lot for your offer. Indeed, I would like to have about 5 blanks if possible. Can pay by Paypal or cc (no personal checks here in Europe). Now, how to exchange the locks in the door and baggage door? (the lock format seems to be a US standard) Quote
Guest Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 Aircraft Spruce sells matching door lock set.  They also sell matching ignition and lock sets, however ACS ignition switches are not approved for Mooney airframes. Clarence Quote
Hank Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 56 minutes ago, Fry said: @Hank, thanks a lot for your offer. Indeed, I would like to have about 5 blanks if possible. Can pay by Paypal or cc (no personal checks here in Europe). Now, how to exchange the locks in the door and baggage door? (the lock format seems to be a US standard) i need the number from the face of the key. It is just before the ridges are cut, and identifies the blank that is required to fit the grooves as the key slides into the lock. Â 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 3 hours ago, RLCarter said: I re-keyed my doors (cabin & bagage) to match my ignition, but I think you have Medico locks which makes it a lot harder if not impossible. Can you take a photo of the keys laying flat and post them? The Mooneys that came from the factory with Medeco locks all were keyed to one key. Quote
KB4 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 If you just need a spare this guy in ebay sent me 2 and they worked perfect.   Quote
Jerry Pressley Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 a trip to Lowes gets you new locks and keys for drawer locks for less than $5 that identically replace the door and baggage door. 2 1 Quote
Niko182 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Posted March 23, 2020 My door and baggage key are the same. And i just got rid of the ignition key and put in an electro air switch starter. Now i only use one key for the plane. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 My O uses one key for both doors... another for the ignition... -a- Quote
Fry Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Posted March 24, 2020 After inspection, it seems to me that all three keys are made from the same kind of blank. So I would like to copy the ignition key, and if Hank can help me get the blanks (thanks Hank, you've got a message from me), I am positive I will find a locksmith here in Germany that will make the keys for me. BUT: how do I get door and baggage compartment LOCKS that math the ignition key? Quote
McMooney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 15 hours ago, Niko182 said: My door and baggage key are the same. And i just got rid of the ignition key and put in an electro air switch starter. Now i only use one key for the plane. I want to do the same, how long did it take? Quote
Niko182 Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 8 hours ago, McMooney said: I want to do the same, how long did it take? Youre just switching cables, and i bet you could do most of the work yourself. Id guess maybe like 2 or 3 hours of work. They did it for free cause the panel was in pieces anyway. Quote
OR75 Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 This may help: The key blank is a Y11 You won't find it in generic key duplication machines but locksmiths will have it  Quote
McMooney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 duplicated mine in a home depot key machine, quick and fast. Quote
McMooney Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Niko182 said: Youre just switching cables, and i bet you could do most of the work yourself. Id guess maybe like 2 or 3 hours of work. They did it for free cause the panel was in pieces anyway. nice, def on the list for this years annual. twisting and pushing that tiny key esp with sweaty hands( summer ), grr  Quote
Hank Posted March 24, 2020 Report Posted March 24, 2020 I visit the locksmith and have extra sets made. It's easier than removing the locks, and I color-code the keys. Runs $5-$6 per set of three keys. Quote
Yetti Posted March 27, 2020 Report Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 3:27 PM, OR75 said: This may help: The key blank is a Y11 You won't find it in generic key duplication machines but locksmiths will have it  What you people do not have a key cutting machine at home? sigh 1 1 Quote
OR75 Posted March 27, 2020 Report Posted March 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Yetti said: What you people do not have a key cutting machine at home? sigh ? Quote
Hank Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Yetti said: What you people do not have a key cutting machine at home? sigh I have a couple of vises and a selection of files. Does that count? 1 Quote
Yetti Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 19 hours ago, Hank said: I have a couple of vises and a selection of files. Does that count? Â Quote
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