Abstract: A latch includes a handle, a hook, a first link, and a second link. The hook is rotatably mounted to the handle at a first rotational axis. The hook includes a hook body. The hook body includes a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion. The first lateral portion is laterally spaced from the second lateral portion. The first link is laterally between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The first link is rotatably mounted to the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion at the first rotational axis. The second link is laterally between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The second link is rotatably mounted to the first link at a second rotational axis. The second link is configured for translation relative to the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion.

Abstract: An aircraft latch is disclosed for latching to the preexisting latch pin of an aircraft assembly. The latch includes a trigger safety to block the trigger from accidentally being opened. A link trunion adds rigidity to the system and cooperates with the trigger safety to provide an anti-vibrating feature. A detent on the latch cooperates with the installation housing in which the latch pin is mounted to hold the latch handle in place when the latch is fully opened to prevent the aircraft doors in which the latch is mounted from being closed inadvertently while the latch is still unlatched.