bill.hutchison
Well Known Member
standard disclaimer - I did use the search function, but in the case of one of these questions I wasn't even sure what search terms to use...
There are some aluminum screws that I need either spares of or replacements for on my airplane and I need to figure out what they are so I can order spares/replacements as needed.
Normally, I'd use a gauge/finder like this to figure it out:
https://www.mcmaster.com/gauges/fastener-thread-size-identifiers/
Is this appropriate for the various screws that hold fairings to nut plates and stuff like that? Or do I need an AN-specific-screw identifier? I saw the AN-bolt gauge on Spruce (and I ordered it) but I don't know about if that applies to the screws.
I realize this question is as elementary as it can get. Please be gentle.
There are some aluminum screws that I need either spares of or replacements for on my airplane and I need to figure out what they are so I can order spares/replacements as needed.
Normally, I'd use a gauge/finder like this to figure it out:
https://www.mcmaster.com/gauges/fastener-thread-size-identifiers/
Is this appropriate for the various screws that hold fairings to nut plates and stuff like that? Or do I need an AN-specific-screw identifier? I saw the AN-bolt gauge on Spruce (and I ordered it) but I don't know about if that applies to the screws.
I realize this question is as elementary as it can get. Please be gentle.
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