I agree. I intend to do just that. But the initial question was about inspection. If your inspector is of the standard type, he/she will like "approved" methods.
Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France bgd...@vvm.com Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem....@mylist.net 2005-06-23 15:51 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-06-23 16:09 Pour : "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> cc : (ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : Re: KR> Re:wing attach Hi All! I'm of the opinion that a washer under the head is best for spreading the forces out more evenly. Also when the bolt is turned on installation the proper way is to only turn the nut. While I know that this does not always happen. Having a washer under the head will tend to reduce scratches and stress risers. Just my opinion Brian G. Douglas N8575C KR2 with nose (training) Wheel Killeen, Texas A&P, PP SEL PS I also use the nylon nuts and add "run on" TQ to the standard torque called out for the bolt/nut size See you all at MVN > Well OK-- I wasn't clear enough. It is the 8 bolts per side(4 an-3 and 4 > an-6) and it is the metal to metal of the wing attach fittings. I just > wanted to make sure I don't have a silly mistake for FAA inspection next > week. I'm certain that the nut should have a washer at least to keep from > gauging the attach strap. But I'm not sure if it should have a washer > under the bolt head to spread the bolt head pressure out on the wing > attach strap. > > Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. > joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com > BTW- I just received the fast turn a round in history from the FAA. Sent > my paper work for review on Saturday and got it back in the mail today > all reviewed and with only 3 small comments to change. I hope the plane > goes that well. > > _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html