At the last static check, the avionics shop locked itself out of my '73 Turbo Aztec. I was able to get them in by using a long broom handle through the pilot's vent, releasing the copilot's vent, and reaching inside to the lock and handle. Now the outside latch handle is stuck - as if it were locked, but the lock barrel turns just fine with the key. Any thoughts? I have the inside door panel off, but I can't see the mechanism worth a damn and it looks really complicated.
I'm trying to decide whether to take off the door at the hinges so I can lay it on a table. Wonder what's the best method....take the bolts out that hold the door to the hinges? Get at the hinge pins and take them out? I wonder if maybe turning the key isn't completely releasing the latch. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I'm trying to decide whether to take off the door at the hinges so I can lay it on a table. Wonder what's the best method....take the bolts out that hold the door to the hinges? Get at the hinge pins and take them out? I wonder if maybe turning the key isn't completely releasing the latch. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.
