This has been posted a gozillion times. My cylinders in door and baggage are toast. Can't see paying 80+ for worn out cylinders. Who made these? They can't cost much. Has anyone found a suitable replacement?
I have searched everywhere. My C-180 door lock cylinders are toast. I know this subject has been out there for awhile. I can't see paying 80+ for a worn out lock cylinder. Has anyone heard of who made them originally.
Anyone used these on a 180? Rated for 1600# each.
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After over 45 years of flying it finally happened. In a friend's C-182. We were just out of gliding range to the nearest airport when the engine started to fail. Luckily it held together and produced...