I was just wondering what most builders are doing out there as far as putting these bolts on properly. After shearing one off with relative ease...with a torque wrench mind you, I am a little concerned about the possible failure of the bolts I just used to attach the aileron brackets with. The torque wrench did not seem accurate when it would take nearly 20 in lbs. just to turn the bolt in a nutplate or nylock nut.
I had a tech counselor and A&P who told me that realistically all I needed to do was to tighten these up a little bit tighter than hand tight, which is what I did, but I am not sure how close I am to the failure point...I mean, what if I was only a quarter turn from the sheer point? I would think it might not be fun losing the aileron hinge brackets in flight!
Any comments?
Will
wills-rv9a.com
I had a tech counselor and A&P who told me that realistically all I needed to do was to tighten these up a little bit tighter than hand tight, which is what I did, but I am not sure how close I am to the failure point...I mean, what if I was only a quarter turn from the sheer point? I would think it might not be fun losing the aileron hinge brackets in flight!
Any comments?
Will
wills-rv9a.com