Abstract: A latch mechanism for use in a ram air turbine actuator including: a coupler housing extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, the coupler housing including: a base arm having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface; a first wall extending away from the upper surface, the first wall including a first slot; and a second wall extending away from the upper surface, the second wall including a second slot, wherein the upper surface, the first wall, and the second wall at least partially enclose a cavity therebetween; a lock release pivot arm including: a first end; a second end opposite the first end of the lock release pivot arm; an orifice located proximate the second end of the lock release pivot arm; and a pivot pin located within the first slot, the second slot, and the orifice.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for use in a ram air turbine actuator including: a coupler housing extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, the coupler housing including: a base arm having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface; a first wall extending away from the upper surface, the first wall including a first slot; and a second wall extending away from the upper surface, the second wall including a second slot, wherein the upper surface, the first wall, and the second wall at least partially enclose a cavity therebetween; a lock release pivot arm including: a first end; a second end opposite the first end of the lock release pivot arm; an orifice located proximate the second end of the lock release pivot arm; and a pivot pin located within the first slot, the second slot, and the orifice.