Abstract: An aircraft latch mechanism has a latch body having a front end and a rear end and a longitudinal slot extending along a portion of the length of the body. A pair of first cam members flanks the latch body. A handle is pivotally attached to the first cam members. The first cam members are also attached to a pair of over-center links. A mounting bushing extends through the longitudinal slot at the pivot where the first cam members and over-center links attach. Movement of the handle causes a corresponding movement of the first cam members, over-center links, and the connecting structure extending through the slot.