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Old 05-08-2005, 06:33 PM
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Smile AN Nut and Bolt guide

Just a quickie, anyone know where I can get a guide for AN nuts, bolts, washers etc. Wasted time today trying to figure what a AN960-10L washer was (found out it means a thin washer).
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Old 05-08-2005, 06:48 PM
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Hahahaha, I just went through that scenario!!!

Doing the bellcranks, huh!



Ummm, well... what helped me out was the Spruce website, talking to builders and the Standard Aircraft Handbook. Between those 3 resources, I have learned enough to be dangerous!!!



I haven't found a single site that clearly defines, "this is a bolt, and this is a nut."

What also helped was buying a few extras for assembly use. Get a gauge too. They are handy and sets you mind to ease knowing that you have the right bolt.

Any specific questions? I will try and help, but remeber... I am only one step ahead of you! Keep 'em easy!

OH, and have fun doing that flutin'!



You got your work cut out for you!!!

Mine only took a month!

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Old 05-08-2005, 06:49 PM
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Default Guide for AN nuts, bolts, washers

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Just a quickie, anyone know where I can get a guide for AN nuts, bolts, washers etc. Wasted time today trying to figure what a AN960-10L washer was (found out it means a thin washer).
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Dave: try this web site...

http://www.zenithair.com/kit-data/ra/hardware.html

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John
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Old 05-08-2005, 06:52 PM
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Default Another guide

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Just a quickie, anyone know where I can get a guide for AN nuts, bolts, washers etc. Wasted time today trying to figure what a AN960-10L washer was (found out it means a thin washer).
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Here's another one, even more detailed:

http://www.spenceraircraft.com/catal..._cat_pages.php

John
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Old 05-08-2005, 06:53 PM
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Default And straight from the FAA...

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Just a quickie, anyone know where I can get a guide for AN nuts, bolts, washers etc. Wasted time today trying to figure what a AN960-10L washer was (found out it means a thin washer).
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http://www.faa.gov/certification/air...13/default.htm
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Old 05-08-2005, 07:10 PM
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Prepping wing ribs? Man, that STILL is the LEAST fun I've had on the entire project.
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Old 05-08-2005, 08:05 PM
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Default Just be thankful...

you're not building a -9! Same number of ribs but a lot more rivets and those flaps are a major PITA!
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Old 05-09-2005, 08:33 AM
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Cool AN guide

Thanks for the links (and the thoughts about prepping all those ribs) :
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Old 05-09-2005, 11:02 AM
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Default Good links

I too spent hours looking for some of this stuff (for wiring) just yesterday. These links (the ones John had) would be good to have in a permanent resource place. Also most of the FAA docs can be downloaded in PDF format if you like those.

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Old 05-09-2005, 01:06 PM
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Default AN hardware chart

Best guide that I've found:

http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/...om.01.18.2003/

Whenever I have a "what the **** is that?" moment I can look at this chart.
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