FlyingMonkey Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Does anybody have a good, hopefully inexpensive source for the parts that form the latch for the oil door on a 2007 CTSW? It's a little pull clasp on the door side and fixed ball on a post on the cowl side. Mine's getting a bit loose. Alternatively, if somebody knows how to rehabilitate the parts to make them latch tighter that would work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Oil door button Eagle Day inc $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BravoFoxtrot Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 As stated above, Eagle Day is one source http://www.eagleday.com/tefage.html Another source would be eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Tenax-Fasteners-Cap-Chrome-OES-SMC-JG-009-49-/121996160850?hash=item1c6789af52:g:xKQAAOSwe7BWxz0y&vxp=mtr Or just do a search for Tenax Fasteners. You want to be sure that you get the German version. There is also an English version, but they are not interchangeable. The most common failure is usually caused by lifting the button up when closing the door. This may result in one of the three fingers falling down and getting bent. I have tried straightening the finger after but did not have much luck doing so. I then "borrowed" one of the fasteners from the map pouch from between the seats until I got a replacement. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I like the ebay price better. Thanks for the source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 And you likely don't need the ball either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Usually the ball is pretty worn for me too, and the price is so low that I'd say just get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Usually the ball is pretty worn for me too, and the price is so low that I'd say just get it. I bought both halves to replace on my airplane. At 600 hours the ball had hardly any wear, so I didn't replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I bought both halves to replace on my airplane. At 600 hours the ball had hardly any wear, so I didn't replace it. I ordered both parts. I'll replace the catch mechanism first, and if it's still got some play I'll go ahead and replace the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I bought both halves to replace on my airplane. At 600 hours the ball had hardly any wear, so I didn't replace it.What I would be concerned about is if you can jiggle the door without releasing the latch. Because of the airflow over the cowling and pressure inside, the door will vibrate if given the chance. That quickly wears out new latches. If there is ANY play, I would recommend teplacing the ball too. I first became aware of the issue when the door on mine would unlatch itself in flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 You can get some extra wear by flipping the ball. It seems to wear on the back side for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMcCand - N248CT Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 The cloth pocket holder between the seats has the same type of snap. So, in a pinch in the field, you could just swap. I realized this *after* I got a new latch from FDusa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Lockwood Aviation Supply - $6.45 (CTSW door button) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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