Spare Door Keys?

kempen@cox.netkempen@cox.net
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Hello All!

I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Saratoga. The previous owner only had one key and I've been trying to find a place/way to order a couple of extra keys. Can anyone tell me where to go for this? Thanks in advance!

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  • Daniel TortolaniDaniel Tortolani
    Funny story, I flew to Miami last week and when closing the plane my friend broke the key inside the lock, since we know a A&P in Tamiani he had a guy come over to the airport and open the door and make 2 new keys, everything was fine until we got the check, 825$ for the job.... we started arguing and at some point I was so angry that I wanted to just punch the guy in the face... anyway got ripped off... my advice, buy new locks, they go for 175$ hope this helps, regards
  • kentshawkentshaw
    If you have standard Piper locks, any hardware store or locksmith can make these from the original. If the previous owner installed Medco locks, you have to order from http://aircraftsecurity.com/. The Medco locks will have a key with a square head and are fairly expensive. Piper only made a few variations of the keys so your key will probably unlock ten to fifteen percent of the Pipers on your field (that is why your A&P rarely asks you for your key).
  • kempen@cox.netkempen@cox.net
    Thanks for the advice! I went to a locksmith and he made two keys but they are a little imperfect because they fit the pilot's door but don't work on the rear passenger door. I may go with Daniel's advice and order two new locks.

    Thanks again.
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