Baggage Tie Downs - Afterthought

[skelrad]

I completely spaced putting baggage tie downs in place before I riveted the floors down. Is there any reason not to just use the aft bulkhead flange nutplates/screws to hold some D rings, versus pop riveting something down to the floor without having a reinforcement underneath? For the front tie downs, I could do the same using the screws that hold on the flap arm covers. Yes, no? I can't imagine that under most circumstances the tie downs will be under all that much stress.

 

[Kyle Boatright]

I completely spaced putting baggage tie downs in place before I riveted the floors down. Is there any reason not to just use the aft bulkhead flange nutplates/screws to hold some D rings, versus pop riveting something down to the floor without having a reinforcement underneath? For the front tie downs, I could do the same using the screws that hold on the flap arm covers. Yes, no? I can't imagine that under most circumstances the tie downs will be under all that much stress.

I think that is an excellent approach for most of the stuff you'll fly as baggage. Now, if you're flying around with anvils or other heavy, sturdy objects that would do a lot of damage if they got loose (say in an off-airport landing), you'd probably want something stronger.

 

[skelrad]

I think that is an excellent approach for most of the stuff you'll fly as baggage. Now, if you're flying around with anvils or other heavy, sturdy objects that would do a lot of damage if they got loose (say in an off-airport landing), you'd probably want something stronger.

I do moonlight as an Acme salesman, but I suppose the products can just be shipped separately. Every time I put a pop rivet in I think to myself that it really doesn't seem like it would take much force to pull them out. I have to wonder if a screw in a nutplate would actually provide more holding power in an accident anyway. Spread that force out even more by putting in 4 D rings and running a net through all of them and I think it may actually be better in the end.

 

[RossK]

Now, if you're flying around with anvils or other heavy, sturdy objects.........

Definately need an anvil in my RV...
How else do you catch a Roadrunner?

 

[PilotjohnS]

I was concerned about lack of tiedowns in my baggage compartment, but I never hit enough turbulence to move the stuff around. I normally dona’t have anything heavy back there like toilets or e bikes for my new house, so i see little need for tiedowns. Since i don't do aerobatics.

 

[Bicyclops]

I installed a few strategically placed 10-32 nutplates and run eyebolts into them.

Ed

AN42B Eye Bolts (10-32 Thread | 3/16 Shank) | Aircraft Spruce ®

AN42B Eye Bolts (10-32 Thread | 3/16 Shank) Eye bolts are special purpose bolts to be used where external tension loads are to be applied. The eye is designed for attachment of such devices as a turnbuckle fork, a clevis or a cable shackle.

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[PilotjohnS]

I installed a few strategically placed 10-32 nutplates and run eyebolts into them.

Ed

AN42B Eye Bolts (10-32 Thread | 3/16 Shank) | Aircraft Spruce ®

AN42B Eye Bolts (10-32 Thread | 3/16 Shank) Eye bolts are special purpose bolts to be used where external tension loads are to be applied. The eye is designed for attachment of such devices as a turnbuckle fork, a clevis or a cable shackle.

www.aircraftspruce.com

But those need washers so the shank is under tension, otherwise bolt will move in threaded hole and wear out threads or shank will bend. I think an aluminum bracket witha 1/2” hole for carabiner would be better.

 

[Kyle Boatright]

How else do you catch a Roadrunner?

Probably involves large quantities of proseal and maybe a backriveting plate. With shiny new avionics as bait.

 

[Jetmart]

I put these in after the floor was riveted down. Put the rear on the step cover plate and the fronts I could reach underneath from the front. Comes with backing plate, screws, and lock nuts.

 

[RV7 To Go]

I did the same as Jetmart above in both my 7 and 8 except I installed mine before riveting the floor. Baggage tie downs are a requirement for us in Canada.

 

[wirejock]

But those need washers so the shank is under tension, otherwise bolt will move in threaded hole and wear out threads or shank will bend. I think an aluminum bracket witha 1/2” hole for carabiner would be better.

I did as well, but used shorter eye bolts. They don't have a shoulder.

 

[sf3543]

I completely spaced putting baggage tie downs in place before I riveted the floors down. Is there any reason not to just use the aft bulkhead flange nutplates/screws to hold some D rings, versus pop riveting something down to the floor without having a reinforcement underneath? For the front tie downs, I could do the same using the screws that hold on the flap arm covers. Yes, no? I can't imagine that under most circumstances the tie downs will be under all that much stress.

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I have used these home made versions on several planes. They work great, and are removable. Just used some pieces of .063 out of the bin.

 

[Bicyclops]

But those need washers so the shank is under tension, otherwise bolt will move in threaded hole and wear out threads or shank will bend. I think an aluminum bracket witha 1/2” hole for carabiner would be better.

Or just buy shorter ones with the correct grip length. The picture at ACS is representative but not definitive.

Ed

 

[Amadeus]

I do moonlight as an Acme salesman, but I suppose the products can just be shipped separately.

Is THIS the current catalog or have any new items been listed?