I know of three. None were caused by latch failure.
Providing you implement the mandatory door latch protection plate and make
it part of the pilot's pre takeoff check to ensure that the door is actually
latched it shouldn't be a problem.
Bob Jacobson's third shoot bolt totally eliminates the pilot problem as the
only way that the door can be latched shut is if all three shoot bolts are
home.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
Subject: Any Unintended Doors Openings in Flight?
Can anyone comment on rumored unintentional openings of doors in flight on
Europas (latch failure or improper closing)? I was asked about it by a KIS
builder who thought he had heard about a Europa in Europe that had that
problem. He is using Europa door latches on his kit so he has more than a
casual interest.
Thanks,
Dan Geldermann
A-139
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