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Marv

I found a beutiful latch that seals well and is of the type used on the big jets for engine access panels.  Bought it at the fly Market at OSH for $7.50. I dug it out of the drawer and found the following Part Number HP601P125C275

Source: Missile Air, Hartwell USA 83014

That is all that was written in the latch. It is a thing of beauty with two round buttons (open and close), positive latch, spring loaded, and the buttons are sealed with rubber rings.  All stainless.   If I had a digital camera, I would send a picture in the open and closed position  May be worth some research.  May be expensive, but who knows?  Let us know if you turn up anything.  We could use a source like this assuming that it is not available at premium aerospace pricing.

Fred Moreno


[I spoke with the folks at Freeman Aviation this morning per Bob Jude's suggestion and found that they have both the H5000-2 Hartwell latches
as well as the 2-button type which you described.  Their price on the
former is $10, and $12.50 for the 2-button style.    <Marv>   ]

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