From: ReganRanch@aol.com
Message-ID: <c3fa1420.36542f8a@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:47:38 EST
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Subject: Theft protection
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In a message dated 98-11-19 00:08:30 EST, you write:

<< Has anyone done anything to add theft protection to their aircraft? 
 
 A) the whole plane
 B) the avionics
 
 Bill Gradwohl >>

The IV-P is like a bank vault compared to most spam cans. The only
modification that I would recommend is to put a 1/8" phenolic brace at the
6:00 position of the lock barrel. The brace should be about .02" shy of
touching the rotating lock arm. During an attempted forced entry the brace
prevents the lock body and mounting plate from deflecting, thus preventing the
lock from failing.

My plane got the acid test when my hanger was broken into about 4 months ago.
The only damage was a slightly bent door handle and a tiny chip of paint where
a screwdriver was used to try to pry open the door. 

As long as you remember to lock it, your bird will be safe

Brent