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I have no idea if it would work on the IV but I have a really neat baggage
door hold open device on my Baron. Its origin came from something out of a
marine supply catelog that was subseqently adopted by an aircraft shop. FAA
considers it a minor alteration and therefore no great mound of paperwork
is required. (The aircraft shop supplies a letter from FAA stating this).

It works by having an extension spring (like a screen door spring) that is
attached with a fitting at each end. One end is attached to the door the
other to a point near the door. When the door is open the spring is
straight and supports the door nicely yet the spring also acts to prevent
the door from opening too far if the wind catches it. To close the door you
just bend the spring with your finger and close the door.

A picture's worth a thousand words ..... maybe I'll send one to Marv for
inclusion in the next paper issue of LML. Anyone interested ??

Ted Stanley - A&P-IA
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