clip on nuts

[burgundyja]

has anyone used clip on nuts on the wing tip? if so where did you get them?

[N941WR]

Seriously, you can use them but I don't think you will like the results as the will hold the fiber glass away from the aluminum and leave you with a very noticeable gap. CS'ing and riveting on platenuts wasn't that difficult.

[Ironflight]

My old Grumman used clip nuts on the wingtips - it was miserable getting them lined up every time to put the tips on, and they always fell off during maintenance. I am sure you can get them at a place like GaHCO if you really still wan them....

Paul

[Hawkeye7A]

Like Bill said, it was one of the easier things to do. Should be able to knock it out in an afternoon and they won't slip or fall off. JMHO

[keepup]

Come on y'all. If you're flying your own home built flying machine we already know you've got a pair. No reason for clip-ons here....

j/k

[dmaib]

I spent many years dealing with clip on's with the various certified airplanes I owned. I vowed there would be none allowed on the airplane I built. Nutplates are easy and the best solution IMHO. You can even pony up for some Click-Bond nutplates in difficult locations if you so desire.

$.02 worth.