Mooney M20J 1987 Door Handle Replacement

[mooneypilotlq]

Hi I own a Mooney M20J 205 looking for a replacement door handle any leads out there? 

[ZuluZulu]

1 hour ago, mooneypilotlq said:

Hi I own a Mooney M20J 205 looking for a replacement door handle any leads out there? 

Have you checked with an MSC?  Usually my first call for parts if my regular mechanic doesn't have any on hand.

[mooneypilotlq]

23 hours ago, ZuluZulu said:

Have you checked with an MSC?  Usually my first call for parts if my regular mechanic doesn't have any on hand.

Thanks!! I will try that 

[Igor_U]

Are you looking for a door handle or door pull? In case of later, my F has just a leather strap. Any upholstery shop can make you one and some owners reported using a piece of leather belt. 

 

[PT20J]

From the picture, it looks like you are missing the plastic cover for the door pull. You might try these folks https://vantageassoc.com/plane-plastics.html

Skip

[mooneypilotlq]

no luck so far! 

[PT20J]

Did you call Vantage? I have found that they sometimes have parts that are not in their online catalog.

If you cannot find one, it would be really easy to make one. Just get a piece of 1/16" thick ABS and bend it in a U shape to cover the metal handle, trim it to fit, drill holes in it and paint it. It's a fact that sometimes we have to make parts for these old airplanes.

Skip

[mooneypilotlq]

Thanks Skip this is fantastic idea!! i have the metal so I can probably do two sides!

[mooneypilotlq]

Hi Skip!! take a look!!! used the ABS plastic , thanks for your advice