Kyle Boatright
Well Known Member
Background: The screws I used along the upper and lower cowl/firewall junction on my -6 have performed admirably for 16 years, but I have to remove 32 (I think) screws to get the cowl off, plus pulling the pins along the sides of the cowl.
On the -10, I'd like to use quick release fasteners along the top of the cowling/firewall junction and across the bottom too. I'd like to use similar fasteners where the cowl halves join just behind the spinner. I plan on using the stock hinges down the sides of the bottom cowl half/firewall junction and along the lengthwise seam between the cowl halves.
I'd prefer a flush or semi-flush fastener with a Phillips head. Not sure about cadmium plated steel or stainless.
So, what practical differences are there between the various families of 1/4 twist fasteners? Skybolts? Camlocs? Is one better than the other? Other than cost, what are the differences? Is there any reason to favor stainless or cad plated?
Also, what tools are required to install the respective "families" of fasteners? I'd hate to save $20 on fasteners to give it all back and then some for specialty installation tools.
Thanks,
On the -10, I'd like to use quick release fasteners along the top of the cowling/firewall junction and across the bottom too. I'd like to use similar fasteners where the cowl halves join just behind the spinner. I plan on using the stock hinges down the sides of the bottom cowl half/firewall junction and along the lengthwise seam between the cowl halves.
I'd prefer a flush or semi-flush fastener with a Phillips head. Not sure about cadmium plated steel or stainless.
So, what practical differences are there between the various families of 1/4 twist fasteners? Skybolts? Camlocs? Is one better than the other? Other than cost, what are the differences? Is there any reason to favor stainless or cad plated?
Also, what tools are required to install the respective "families" of fasteners? I'd hate to save $20 on fasteners to give it all back and then some for specialty installation tools.
Thanks,