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greerdans(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:57 pm Post subject: Fastener Concern |
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While working on the wings I noticed that that the Aileron Bellcrank Attach Brackets are attached using only two bolts each into platenuts, without any other locking feature. Considering the importance of the Brackets in the Aileron Linkage I'm surprised that they are not riveted or secured with some additional locking feature. Since I'm really just getting into the critical contol linkages and I'm not sure if this is a common design approach that Van's uses throughout the kit or if is it used in aircraft in general?. I wanted to find out if others have other considered this as a potental problem area and have you done anything to improve the design? (loctite, jam nut, etc.)
For those with more experience building/inspecting aircraft have you ever found that bolts installed in platenuts, properly torqued, have loosened or vibrated out?
Thanks,
George Costigan
40434 Wings
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steveadams
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 4:26 am Post subject: Re: Fastener Concern |
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If you are worried about it, either drill the heads or put in bolts with drilled heads and safety wire the bolts.
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VHMUM(at)bigpond.com
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject: Fastener Concern |
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I wouldn't bother.....the load would be minimal so why reinvent the wheel??
Kind regards Chris
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