Gator RC Aluminum Canopy & Hatch Latch End Pull The Gator RC Aluminum Canopy & Hatch Latch End Pull is a lightweight, compact latch designed to securely hold canopies, hatches, battery doors, and access panels on RC aircraft. The end-pull design provides quick access while the no-slip locking mechanism helps keep panels securely closed during flight. Constructed from aluminum for strength and durability, this latch is ideal for sport, scale, giant scale, and turbine aircraft where dependable hatch retention is important. 🚀 Target Applications: Main canopy retention systems and quick-release battery hatch doors Internal equipment access panels and belly pan structural retention Scale aircraft detailing hatches and service access doors High-vibration Gas models, Turbine jets, and Large-Scale electric airframes ⚠ Sizing & Hardware Fitment Note: Sized precisely at 26mm x 16mm x 8mm with an integrated locking pin diameter of 2.97mm (0.117"). Always verify your internal plywood former thickness and guide sleeve alignment before final installation to ensure friction-free spring-back engagement. Key Features End-Pull Operation: Streamlined tab plunger layout allows for quick, tool-free access to your batteries and electronics on the flight line. No-Slip Spring Locking: Internal compression spring mechanism creates positive detent locking tension to prevent unlatching under intense flight aerodynamics. Rugged Aluminum Build: Machine-crafted from aluminum alloy for excellent structural strength and thread durability compared to plastic alternatives. Compact Mechanical Casing: Micro structural dimensions keep the bare latch footprint down to an ultra-lightweight 5.4g (0.19 oz) to optimize narrow turtle decks. Concealed Scale Execution: Blends cleanly into scale layouts and can be cross-utilized alongside our Concealed Pivot Hinges for hidden hatch mockups. View Technical Specifications Latch Mechanism Style: End Pull Plunger / Spring-Loaded No-Slip Locking Locking Pin Diameter: 2.97 mm (0.117 in) Material Core: Aluminum Alloy Construction Module Dimensions (L x W x H): 26 mm × 16 mm × 8 mm (1.02 in × 0.63 in × 0.31 in) Historical SKU Reference: Previously sold under SKU FH5007 Physical Unit Weight: 5.4 g (0.19 oz) 📦 Package Includes: 1 × Gator RC Aluminum End Pull Canopy Latch 💡 Modeler’s Tips When mounting this aluminum latch block inside your balsa fuselage, line the plywood former or fiberglass frame with a small brass or carbon guide tube to receive the 2.97mm locking pin. This prevents the hard metal pin from oblonging the softer wood former holes over flying seasons. For absolute peace of mind against high-frequency gas engine vibrations, use a tiny drop of medium thread locker on your mounting retention screws. The Gator-RC Advantage: We source a complete selection of matching high-quality hardware parts so you can stock your workspace from one reliable point. In stock and ready to ship out of our domestic warehouse.
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