Darren, while your conclusion is generally dictated in 43.13, there are examples where the use of a self locking nut is acceptable. A couple of examples: picture an aileron bellcrank with a hollow core pivot point, if a spacer is inserted through that pivot point which allows the nylok to tighten up against the spacer, even though the bellcrank moves, the bolt/nylok combination does not. Another example would be an aileron pivot bracket mounted to a wing. Once again, if a spacer is used between the two flanges of the bracket, which allows the nylok to tighten down, it is acceptable. I was careful to use the word generally in my first sentence as there are places where a piece moves and a nylok is acceptable.
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