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Anchors in baggage area

WingedFrog

WingedFrog

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While going through the naked baggage area during my annual, I would like to take the opportunity to install anchor points to secure baggage. I would appreciate any suggestion on what to use as hardware and where to install it safely without endangering the whole structure's strength.
 
Added Nut-Plates

I added six nut-plates to the back inside of the roll bar and tapped two holes in the back of the U Channel. I will add nut-plates to the back bulkhead when I determine the best location. I will make aluminum eye bolts in my lathe for tie points.

WingedFrog said:
While going through the naked baggage area during my annual, I would like to take the opportunity to install anchor points to secure baggage. I would appreciate any suggestion on what to use as hardware and where to install it safely without endangering the whole structure's strength.
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Mike H said:
Vans sells these Ancra tie downs. These are used in baggage bays of airliners and in cargo aircraft, I have used them in several pick up trucks and utility trailers. They may be a little overkill for your application.

https://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...1498-392-558&browse=airframe&product=tie-down
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We use those at Boeing Flight Test to secure ballast and all manner of things carried for flight test purposes. Emergency equipment, tool kits, coolers for the crew etc.
 
Fairleads

I bought a pair of Van's tie downs, but ended up using some marine fairleads which are used to route ropes on sail boats. I found them at my local West Marine store. They are very light weight, inexpensive, small and easy to hook a bungee or line into. It's a low cost solution and I think they're pretty strong if you use a doubler on the back side. You can mount lots of them around the compartment without much difficulty.

John
 
Thanks fellows, I am going with the solution of Mike S in Sam's suggested thread, just to put myself back in my builder's shoes (which I have been missing for a year now :D)
 
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