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Old 02-19-2006, 02:42 PM   #1
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Need a source for Segment Protector latch

Help, I'm trying to find a source to buy a replacement turn latch that secures the corners of the SS rock / segment protectors.
I've found references in some Airstream service documents [see pic below], but so far am unable to find anywhere online (or local) that carries them.

Thanks for the help!
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Old 02-19-2006, 03:12 PM   #2
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try a speed shop or a place that caters to the race car crowd.

they are commonly know as a "dzus" fastener. or a quarter turn fastener. i believe the race car guys use them to attach panels and equipment to race cars.

or just call a well stocked airstream dealer.

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Old 02-19-2006, 03:15 PM   #3
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this might help your search.


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Old 02-19-2006, 03:20 PM   #4
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here is the parent company

http://www.dfsintl.com/

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Old 02-19-2006, 04:56 PM   #5
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Hi, R&S,

Stop by your friendly local general aviation airport and visit the shop. Anybody that works on Cessnas will instantly recognize your fasteners. It's been a long time since I've been involved in that work, but back then they were not expensive.

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Old 02-19-2006, 05:19 PM   #6
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Aircraft Spruce....aviation stuff, or McMaster Carr, everything else
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Old 02-19-2006, 07:10 PM   #7
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www.southco.com

DZUS Nylatch Panel Fasteners

NY - N4/N5 DZUS NYLATCH ONE-PIECE PANEL FASTENERS
  • Low installed cost for high-speed high-volume assembly applications
  • Simultaneously installs in both panel and frame with a tap on the stud head
  • Pull plunger to release removable panel with fastener intact
NY - WG/WP DZUS NYLATCH TWO-PIECE PANEL FASTENERS
  • Provide low total installed cost as a replacement for screws, nuts, and bolts
  • Multiple diameter options – .188", .250", and .313" – each with multiple grip ranges
  • Adjusts to hole misalignment and panel thickness tolerances
NY-N6 NYLATCH QUARTER TURN FASTENERS
  • Low installed cost for high-speed high-volume assembly applications
  • Simultaneously installs in both panel and frame with a tap on the stud head
  • Quarter turn releases panel, yet retains fastener in removable panel
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Old 09-25-2006, 06:26 PM   #8
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Would anyone be able to direct me for the hinge pin for the segment protector (1988 Excella)? Thanks. Bob
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Old 10-04-2006, 07:27 PM   #9
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A/S still has these. $11.50 (ouch) for the bracket against the trailer - didn't buy the screw.
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Old 10-04-2006, 07:47 PM   #10
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aircraftspruce.com has the southco stuff, We use them on the cowl of the Rans S6 and S7. You have to do some measuring as they have different grip lenghts and different ends. phillips, flat, butterfly etc. Wicks Aircraft also has em Tim
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