Replacement Door Lock

[N9453V]

I noticed the lock was a bit loose a few days ago, but it seemed secure, apparently it wasn't... it was on the plane when I departed KERV and gone when I landed at KSAT. Any ideas where I can find a replacement lock?

-Andrew

[DaV8or]

Quickest and still reasonably priced is LASAR. Buy the set so your baggage door will match and only have one key for both. It's what I did.

[N601RX]

I got a matching set from aircraft spruce last year. They have matching ignition switches also.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/igswitches2.php

[M20F]

If you are ok with a couple more dollars you can get some locks which actually lock.

http://www.aircraftsecurityalert.com/mooney-series

[N9453V]

Thanks for the input and sorry for being slow responding, was busy trying to get my Commercial ASEL done. There didn't seem to be an abundance of crime at KBMQ, so I wasn't too worried about getting the lock replaced in a hurry, especially since the cover hides the missing lock.

LASAR was out of stock. Stacey Ellis at Mooney was very responsive in confirming they have them in stock, but unfortunately their parts department has been somewhat less than responsive with pricing or getting them shipped out.

The part number from Mooney is 3319 KA which seems to be the same as commercially available cam locks. Any reason or FAA regulation why something like this couldn't be used (the part # is the same)? http://www.alliedlocksafe.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=631_780_128_129_546_636_751_277&products_id=7289

Thanks,

-Andrew

[ChristianGodin]

Quote: N601RX

I got a matching set from aircraft spruce last year. They have matching ignition switches also.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/igswitches2.php

[jetdriven]

Quote: N9453V

The part number from Mooney is 3319 KA which seems to be the same as commercially available cam locks. Any reason or FAA regulation why something like this couldn't be used (the part # is the same)? http://www.alliedlocksafe.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=631_780_128_129_546_636_751_277&products_id=7289

Thanks,

-Andrew

[N601RX]

Quote: ChristianGodin

I lost my door lock too somewhere over the caribbean on a awesome trip a few weeks ago. Someone know if those locks from aicraft spruce fit on my 201.

[Steve65E-NC]

When I bought my E twenty years ago the lock were messed up and mismatched.  I went to the local office supply store and bought a set of matched file drawer locks.  Except for the arm they were identical to those installed.  I used the old arms.  No problems since.  I don't see spending a lot on locks since a theif can easily do more airframe damage than my older radios are worth.  "Locks are to discourage the honest or lazy" .

[N9453V]

Just wanted to update that Mooney came through with the part. Frank from Mooney called me Monday morning and had the lock shipped out the same day. The part was a VERY reasonable $30.44.

-Andrew