The Door Steward is an STC and FAA-PMA approved modification for aircraft doors. This installation kit contains all the components for either one B40C10-1 installation applicable to Beech and Piper Main entry cabin doors listed below. It is also applicable to Beech small baggage doors (20” wide) and the oversize baggage doors (38.5” wide) on Beech models listed below. Or one B40C10-2 installation applicable to the rear passenger door on the PA32 or PA34 aircraft. The B40C10-12 Installation kit does not contain two installation kits, but is suitable for one of either B40C10-1 or B40C10-2. Neither installation fits the split rear doors on the Beechcraft A36, B36TC, G36, B58. |
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Great product so far and a major improvement over the standard Beechcraft closing mechanism. The door closes much more smoothly and wont slam forward or shut. Installed in 2 hours.
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Great addition to my PA-23! Works as described. Dont have to worry about the door slamming shut anymore while loading or unloading.
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Complete game changer as usual great job by spruce and the product is very nice I installed it on my A36 Bonanza
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Took 3 hours to install. Works great. Awesome Spruce provided PDF instructions before purchase so I made sure I had the proper tools to complete the job.
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Fantastic upgrade to my M35 Bonanza. No more instructing passengers how to unlock the door steward. Works great and exactly as advertised. Install took about two hours after gathering the right tools. Everything needed was in the install kit and super easy to complete the work.
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Nice product, works well. You must close the door with your hand closer to the bottom latch when closing from outside. It will hold the door full open, even against prop wash. Great for summer.
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Easy to install
DOOR STEWARD B40C10
Great product. From the complete kit with more than you need for your install to a perfect explained and pictured instructions. Often times you have to read the engineers mind to decipher the IKEA like instructions provided with a product. Not on this one! Our customers loved it.
Works great on my 1972 Piper Cherokee 180. Easy to install (though I messed up on some riveting and needed an education on how to remove a CherryMax rivet - those things are NOT falling out!). Not counting my installation mistake, it took about 2 hours to install working slowly. It holds up to prop wash taxi’ing on a hot day and is no problem to close.
Works great!! Simple instructions! Easy install!
Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
This product is suitable for all Beech and Piper Main entry cabin doors on the series models listed under the Applications tab.
The paperwork is not in the box. These are STC and PMA'd. The STC is available under the documents tab on our website.
This would require a 337 and IA signature per the instructions.
28 lbs at near extension