Identify this camlock? I need a replacement

[edhunter]

I lost one of the cam lock fasteners on my cowl and having trouble finding a replacement - there’s a ton on Aircraft Spruce. Can someone give me a hand identifying this piece? Here’s some pics. I did not build the plane… Thanks.

 

[dpansier]

This company can help you:

Milspec Products, Inc. 31537 LONG ACRES DR SORRENTO, FL 32776

407 818 3187

 

[Tracer 10]

Checkout this website or give them a call.

https://catalog.monroeaerospace.com/viewitems/all-categories/quarter-turn-fastener

 

[rwarre]

My take

I used milspec on my 7 and when I wanted some extra they said they don’t sell for aviation anymore. I found a replacement from aircraft spruce

 

[dpansier]

I have MilSpec on my aircraft also, not sure what the company status is,
appears they moved out of the past location.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/31537-Long-Acres-Dr-Sorrento-FL/25493294/

Have a call in on the voicemail.

 

[Kyle Boatright]

Somewhere on the stud itself there should be a part number. You may need to remove the stud to find it. If MilSpec is indeed difficult to locate, someone on this forum probably has a spare or two they could help you out with.

But you need the part number.

 

[Toobuilder]

Much like AN bolts, these fasteners all have a specific "grip length". You will need the basic part number and the length suffix.

 

[Thatchman]

Ed, I sent you a PM with the info.

 

[scsmith]

Much like AN bolts, these fasteners all have a specific "grip length". You will need the basic part number and the length suffix.

Actually the Mil Spec quarter-turn fasteners have adjustable grip length. The machined aluminum 'socket' has a depth adjustment with a locking pin that is part of a ring around the perimeter. You can pull the locking pin out with a dental pick, turn the socket to the depth you want, then release the lock pin back into its hole.

I have Mil Spec on my -8, and would like to use them again on my next one. Hope they are still around.

 

[Toobuilder]

Ahhhh... "Mil Spec" is a brand name. I'm used to the "other" Mil Spec nomenclature.