View source for SECTION 34: BAGGAGE DOOR

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=== Before You Start ===
Special/New Tools/Supplies

* You will need a door lock and weather seal, options: [[Door_Locks_/_Hinges_/_Handles]]

Modifications to Consider

* Consider making the door removable (see below)
* Consider adding some stiffeners to the inside skin of the door -- some people have dented the door trying to force it closed against luggage

=== Hints ===
* For identifying hinges, see [https://www.vansaircraft.com/faq-technical-builder-items/about-rv-kit-hinges/ Van's hinge FAQ]

=== Removable Door ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqsJr1VQ76I Ed's video on how to make the door removable]<br>Note: you will need more hinge pin length than with the stock setup.<br>[[File:411079963 10231975591278338 2712301933896565881 n.jpg|350x350px]]
* If the pins ends seem loose, consider securing them with a safety wire. Thread the safety wire all the way over to the other end of the door and grab them through the door lock hole. Twist the ends and form the wire so it sits flush when pulling the safety wire all the way back towards the hinge. Safety wire the hinge pins.<br>[[File:2023-12-13 20-19-03.jpg|533x533px]]<br>Split hinge pin with safety wires.
* Allen's solution is a 3D-printed part to secure the hinge pins, see [https://airplane.allanglen.com/2022/07/31/baggage-door-complete/ allenglen.com]<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-12-14 at 4.19.49 PM.png|350x350px]]

=== Notes ===

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* Step 9 - consider making the door fit perfectly (page 34-6) before closing out the door. Once you rivet the inner panel to the door, it won't warp.
* Your door flanges may not be completely straight. The longeron above the door should be straight, and so should the top edge of the door. If that's not true then you'll need to straighten something out.
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* Step 4 - see [[Door_Locks_/_Hinges_/_Handles]] for weather strip options.
* Step 5 - You may not be able to reach the upper two rivets from the backside. Consider using two CCR-264SS-3-2 pull rivets. The AN470AD4-5 and AN470AD4-7 rivets on top are hard to reach, consider using pull rivets (Note: LP4-3s are not long enough to replace a 4-7) or use full rivets and a 12 inch back rivet set.

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