bruno dias Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Good afternoon, I have a question a bit stupid I see that people get on the plane to open the window and then puts his hand inside to open the door there is no other way to go? a handle on the outside? Excuse the bad English, I used the translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi Bruno, Welcome to our forum. That is the only way to open and lock doors. It isn't much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno dias Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 but this way people can reach any open window and put his hand inside the plane I think it would be better to have a handle on the outside, like the other lsa already now a suggestion there should not be a topic where users insert pictures of their planes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 What happens when you lock the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlfpckrs Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 "That is the only way to open and lock doors. It isn't much of an issue." Unless you have really big arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I think it would be better to have a handle on the outside, like the other lsa Well, the CT is not alone... In my Sky Arrow, you slide open the vent window, then reach inside and slide the canopy latch open: The only lock is a little pin lock that keeps the vent window from sliding - so easily defeated its probably there just as a formality. I think of planes like convertible cars - they're so easy to break into that by locking them, all your doing is forcing the cretins to do more damage as the get to your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I think of planes like convertible cars - they're so easy to break into that by locking them, all your doing is forcing the cretins to do more damage as the get to your stuff. I lived for 10 years in Germany. There is a law that you must lock your car if you leave it unattended. If you don't, you may be issued a citation. You may leave your convertible parked in the streed with teh top down, but you must lock the doors. It's the law. I ask again - what about the door locks? Do they work? I may have to go to the airport today to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I see that people get on the plane to open the window and then puts his hand inside to open the door On my 2007 FD CTSW, there are two locks, one on each door. The locks are down near where door meets the frame and do lock. That should answer your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Of course the interesting thing about the locks (and the ignition key) is that they are all identical - one door key opens any aircraft, one ignition key starts any plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Change them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Has anyone in the US verified the "same key" issue? I'm pretty sure I'm right - Jim - you say "change them", but that means the locks in the doors AND the ignition switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I have owned mostly Cessnas since 1974. It seemed like my key would fit about every 7th Cessna but it was never an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 One can always use a prop lock or various other ways of securing an airplane. After all, a J3 cub has neither locks nor key switches. None of the twins, turbo-props or jets I flew had a key ignition, though they all had door locks. FD is far from the most stealable airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I agree, I don't see it as a problem, just reporting an observation Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno dias Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 well i think it´s not a good idea everbody can open the airplane in that way, and steal thinks for me i think they need to put handle outsite te door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 well i think it´s not a good idea everbody can open the airplane in that way, and steal thinks for me i think they need to put handle outsite te door They can only get in if they break or pick the door locks. They can not get in through the vent window if the door lock is locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 They can only get in if they break or pick the door locks. They can not get in through the vent window if the door lock is locked. Unless they have ANY key to ANY CT aircraft!! All the doorkeys (and ignition keys) are the same as I said - but is that a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Unless they have ANY key to ANY CT aircraft!! All the doorkeys (and ignition keys) are the same as I said - but is that a problem? I think that used to be true, but changed with the CTLS. I know at Sebring or Oshkosh we tried different key to unlock an airplane with no luck. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 The 06's were all the same and a few 07's, but there have been some changes. Door locks are different ignition keys the same. I don't really understand about the worry on keys and doors. You can use a screwdriver to get in so why worry about a door key. The ignition is such a simple design just pull the panel and then start the engine. Keys are only for honest people. If you put things away in the cockpit they can't really get to much from outside and if they want it that bad your door, your lock or your window won't stop them. This holds true for many planes, not just the CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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