Peli Air Case Latch, Clip, Lock, Catch, Closure 36mm, Black (Old)

Peli Air Case Latch 36 mm, Black (Old) — Legacy Double-Step Closure, Spare Part MPN 1485-942-110SP

Not every Peli AIR case on the road today is running the current latch design. Peli has updated the AIR case latch over the years, and cases from earlier production runs were fitted with this version — a 36 mm double-step latch in black, part number 1485-942-110SP. If a latch on your case has cracked, lost its snap, or gone missing, matching the exact original part is the only way to be sure the lid seats and seals the way it did on day one.

Why the Exact Part Number Matters

Peli AIR latches look similar across generations, but small differences in geometry decide whether a replacement seats cleanly against the lid receiver. This legacy version differs from the current AIR latch (MPN 1615-942-110SP) — it is built to slightly different tolerances and weighs a fraction more, at 0.028 kg rather than 0.026 kg. Fitting the wrong generation can leave a latch that closes but never quite pulls the lid down onto the seal with full, even pressure. For a case that depends on that seal to stay dust- and water-resistant, the small mismatch is not cosmetic — it is the difference between a case that is closed and a case that is actually sealed.

Signs This Latch Needs Replacing

• The latch no longer clicks shut firmly, or springs open on its own during handling or transport.
• Visible cracking, stress-whitening, or brittleness around the hinge or hook.
• The lid flexes slightly when latched, or a basic water-resistance check no longer passes.
• A drop or hard knock has bent, chipped, or otherwise deformed the latch body.

Most AIR cases run two to three latches side by side on the lid. If one has failed from age or impact, it is worth checking the others for the same early wear before you travel again — uneven latch condition means uneven clamping pressure around the seal.

Built for the Earlier-Generation AIR Latch Receiver

This is a like-for-like replacement, not an upgrade — it restores your case to its original factory configuration rather than introducing the newer latch geometry. That matters if your case is still under the earlier design: forcing in a newer-generation latch can leave visible gaps at the hinge line or an uneven closing action. Because Peli does not publish a single definitive list mapping every case serial run to this exact legacy part, the safest check is a direct comparison — remove a worn latch from your case and compare its shape and mounting footprint against this listing's photo before ordering, or contact us with your case model and we will help confirm the match.

Technical Specifications

• MPN: 1485-942-110SP
• EAN: 0019428155902
• TARIC Code: 42021250
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions: 36 mm wide × 65 mm high
• Weight: 0.028 kg
• Manufacturer: Peli Products (USA)
• Material: Impact-resistant polymer
• Mechanism: Double-step, easy-open
• Category: Protector Case Spare Part (legacy AIR generation)

Genuine Part — Peli Lifetime Guarantee

This is a genuine Peli spare part, manufactured to the same material specification as the latch originally fitted to earlier-production AIR cases — not an aftermarket copy. If your Peli AIR case was purchased from Drava and this latch has failed under ordinary use, you may be entitled to a free replacement under the Peli Lifetime Guarantee. Contact us with your order details and case model before ordering, and we will confirm whether this is the right part and take care of it for you.