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taffy8706(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:16 am Post subject: rivets vs bolts

List,



 I try to keep my posts to a minimum, but feel this issue is worth 

giving my two cents worth.

 

 First I am glad Michel or his airplane did not get hurt during his 

incident.  I do not intend to try and outthink Chris Hientz as I have 

nothing but the most respect for the man.

 

I built my 701 as per the plans (scratch built).  After many flight 

hours and several condition inspections it was found that several rivets 

which were installed on a support bracket for the center elevator hinge 

had come loose.  I immediately replaced  two of these A-5 rivets with 

AN 3 bolts.



 Having gone thru this experience with the 701. Now, on the 601 XL 

which I am  scratch building, I install several (depending on 

its design and how many rivets used)  AN 3 bolts on any bracket which 

has external (push/ pull) forces applied to it.   I.E. the support 

bracket for the Aileron bellcrank.  

  Over-kill ? yes, maybe?  But I know I will enjoy flying a lot more 

knowing that those parts  which aren't seen on every preflight, are not 

going to come loose on me.  ( I know that ZAC also sells stainless A-5 

rivets as used on mounting the rudder pedal/ toe brake hinges)



 Here, I expect an outcry of: weight control !!!  I am well aware of 

it, and thus would rather go without the Big Mac on days which I fly.

  Please take Michel's post seriously, and look for any similar 

situation on YOUR airplane.-------Fritz

			

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allenricks(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: rivets vs bolts

SACRILEGE!!!

I had to laugh when I read your post.  Most of us, myself included, would

do much better in the near AND far term to loose 30 lb's of extra weight 

ourselves, and keep the extra's on the plane.  It's part of my building 

plan.



Loose your gross weight to increase your useful load.



Do not archive



Allen 

Beaverton, OR


List,



 I try to keep my posts to a minimum, but feel this issue is worth 

giving my two cents worth.

 

 (edit)



  Over-kill ? yes, maybe?  But I know I will enjoy flying a lot more 

knowing that those parts  which aren't seen on every preflight, are not 

going to come loose on me.  ( I know that ZAC also sells stainless A-5 

rivets as used on mounting the rudder pedal/ toe brake hinges)



 Here, I expect an outcry of: weight control !!!  I am well aware of 

it, and thus would rather go without the Big Mac on days which I fly.

  Please take Michel's post seriously, and look for any similar 

situation on YOUR airplane.-------Fritz

			

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