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== Locks & Keys ==
See [[Door Locks]] for more information.

== Seals ==

=== Cabin Door Seals ===
* Many builders decide to put the door seals on the fuselage side instead of onto the inside of the door.<br>Two McMaster order numbers are being used: [https://www.mcmaster.com/1120A311 1120A311] (lip on inside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high):<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2024-03-21 at 1.59.37 PM.png|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMasterSeal.jpg|300x300px]]<br>[[File:McMaster2.jpg|300x300px]]<br>'''1120A311'''<br> and 1120A313 (lip on outside, 3/16 edge thickness, 3/8 high). Since you are building up the inside edge, the lip is better to be on the inside as the groove for it will automatically form when using a throwaway seal as mold.<br>Some builders prefer the 1120A411 variant which is for 1/4 edge thick edges.<br>Builders usually sacrifice one set of seals as mold to form out the edges, then replace it with a clean second set. This procedure will need 100 ft total.<br>Some builders experience a gap where the ends meet after some time, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8671462906308065 FB thread].<br>See also:
** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5447766402011081 FB thread]
** [https://marksfamilyrv10.wordpress.com/2019/02/14/doors-kinda-of-seal-it-up/ Mark's builder log]
** [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=218680 VAF thread]
** [https://vansairforce.net/threads/mcmaster-door-seal-edge-forming.153155/ VAF thread]
** [https://airplane.allanglen.com/2023/10/28/door-seals-and-latches/ Glen's builder log]
** [http://buildingrv10.blogspot.com/2014/02/starting-door-seals.html Justin Twilbeck's log]
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BirT35dY-QQ BuildFlyGo's video]
** [https://ivankristensen.smugmug.com/Building-an-RV-10-EXPERIMENTAL-aircraft/Cabin-doors/i-fbs77m4/A Ivan Kristensen's video] with door trim measurements
** [https://ivankristensen.smugmug.com/Building-an-RV-10-EXPERIMENTAL-aircraft/Cabin-doors Ivan Kristensen's door seal photos] (now on smugmug, no longer on ivankristensen.phanfare.com). The sparse text for photos is available on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20150111090452/http://ivankristensen.phanfare.com/2292606_3334806 web archive].
** [[Index.php?title=Media:RV-10 McMaster Carr Door Seal Installation Compilation.pdf|Les Kearney's door seal compilation pdf]] (originally posted to the Matronics mailing list)
** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7639470282840671 FB thread]
* Some builders use the standard Vans way of putting the seals on the doors but use better seals sold by McMaster.
** See [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=221469 VAF thread]

=== Luggage Door Seals ===
* [https://www.aircraftdoorseals.com/ Aircraft Door Seals]<br>[[File:2023-12-16 18-31-07.jpg|533x533px]]
* See also this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=222256 VAF Thread]

== Door Strut Upgrades ==
* [https://planearound.com/shop/ols/products/door-strut-attach-brackets-set-of-two Upgraded strut brackets] (especially useful if you use McMaster door seals)
* [https://store.vansaircraft.com/c-1016-hd-rv-10-heavy-duty-door-strut-c-1016-hd.html Heavy Duty Door Strut from Vans (600 instead of 500N)]
* [https://store.easylift.com/a1a1f50-100-287-600n/ Bansbach easylift door strut A1A1F50-100-287 part#10017Y1 (600N instead of 500N, call to order)]
* Ordering 650N at Bansbach: Select the 650N version of [https://store.easylift.com/b0n0f50-100-247-xxxn/ B0N0F50-100-247/XXXN], add 2 of those, then add 4 of the end fittings [https://store.easylift.com/end-fittings/a1-m8-aluminum-hinge-eye-endfitting/ A1 M8 Aluminum Hinge Eye Endfitting]. These end fittings yield a total length of the 287mm similar to the other fully assembled struts. First timers can try coupon code 15PERCENTOFF. 
* [https://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/maintenance/20230111_Lift_Struts/ Tim Olson's build page on struts]
* Door strut hardware [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4863472447107149 (FB 3/22/2022)]
* See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8705872866200402 FB thread].

== 180 Degree Door Latch and Low Profile Handle Hints ==
* PlaneAround 180 degree latch together with Aerosport interior door handle beauty cover causing binding [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5427322947388760 (FB 10/11/2022)]
* PlaneAround [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6065285950259120/ FB thread]
* Low profile handle + 180 degree [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6194339494020431/ FB thread 6/2023], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6496382083816169/ FB thread 9/2023] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6712170572237318/ FB thread 11/2023]
* Documentation set at [https://planearound.com/shop/ols/categories/rv10 Planearound], includes [https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/85ec6025-f02d-4bd9-b354-d9bef14e3672/downloads/e338c50b-3a76-446a-920a-64b0f7271a21/Door%20Mechanism%20Installation%20Compilation%20Docume.pdf?ver=1738948265394 link] to document written by David Peterson which is a revised Vans chapter 45 document with the various modifications compiled in
* [https://www.airplane.build/2021/08/door-latching-progress.html Damazio's write-up] of the 180 degree door latch install
* Videos
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZPJEq558tM Ed's low profile door handle install]
** [https://youtu.be/Ql6YQF2Zogc?t=552 Austin's door latch and handle install]

== Hinges ==
* [https://brassmonkey.tech/store/ Machined hinge capture plates] make removing and re-installing the doors much easier
* [https://www.airward.com/collections/airward-vans-rv10-kits/products/rv-10-mdhck-rv-10-main-door-hinge-cover-kit Airward hinge reinforcement kit], see this [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6929142440540129 FB thread 1/2024]

== Other Enhanced Door Parts / Kits / Upgrades ==
* [https://www.aerosportproducts.com Aerosport Products]
** [https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-low-profile-door-handle/ Low Profile Door Handle]
** [https://www.aerosportproducts.com/product/rv-10-door-handle-covers-3/ Interior Door Handle Cover]
** [https://www.youtube.com/user/AerosportProducts/videos Installation Videos]
* [https://planearound.com/shop Planearound], see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/6065285950259120 FB thread]