| 摘要 |
<p>An improved latch with preload indicator for securing together a pair of hinged cowlings surrounding an aircraft engine. The latch comprises a hook (20) which engages a keeper (10) attached to one of the cowlings, a handle (12) attached to the other cowling and mounted with the hook (20) along a common pivot (24), and a hook-handle spreader spring (30) with a free end (34) that moves relative to and extends through the handle to provide indication of latch preload. The visual indication of the preload eliminates the need for maintenance personnel to measure the handle closing force during installation, rigging or maintenance of the cowlings.</p> |
