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Thread Lock?
- Thread starter catman
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As a general rule, you don't use thread-lock on AN hardware - you either use self-locking nuts, you use castle nuts with cotter pins, or the application doesn't need securing (rare). there area few places on the aircraft where Loc-Tite is used, but because of variations in how it is used by people in the field,, it is not considered a "positive" way of securing a a fastener.
Don't forget to add running torque
Catman - don't forget that the drag a fiber lock nut or nutplate places on a bolt should to be added to the desired torque value to obtain accurate torque settings. Likely to be around 5 to 7 inch pounds for the hardware you are using.
Happy building,
Catman - don't forget that the drag a fiber lock nut or nutplate places on a bolt should to be added to the desired torque value to obtain accurate torque settings. Likely to be around 5 to 7 inch pounds for the hardware you are using.
Happy building,
