I've installed the Almost A -14 mod on my -9A tip-up. Now to the point where I need to modify some structure for the latching mechanism to accommodate the revised lateral support. I'm wondering if anyone has not bothered with the single latch design (per plans) and instead fabricated a dual independent latch set up? The question applies to tip-ups without the -14 mod as well.
It would mean an additional checklist item, but would save weight and avoid the ugly steel tube crossing behind the seats. Yes, when hangared/parked only the left side latch would be engaged, but would this be a problem?
Interested to hear what others may have done, or even just considered... Thanks.
It would mean an additional checklist item, but would save weight and avoid the ugly steel tube crossing behind the seats. Yes, when hangared/parked only the left side latch would be engaged, but would this be a problem?
Interested to hear what others may have done, or even just considered... Thanks.