Tip: Torquing / Torque AN fittings

[pierre smith]

....Van has a great guide plus alternate methods of torquing your AN fittings:

http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/Torque_Spec_Aluminum_Fittings.pdf

Sure makes it simple,

 

[DaX]

Thanks!!!!

 

[Mike S]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Another one to print out, and post on the hanger wall.

 

[flyingbeaver26]

AN fitting thread sealant??

Thanks for sharing this Pierre. Quick question. Should I be using any type of thread locking compound on my AN fittings? I'm thinking about my fuel plumbing that I installed a couple months ago. I didn't use anything. No teflon tape, locktight, etc.. Is there anything wrong with that? -Brad

 

[DaX]

Thanks for sharing this Pierre. Quick question. Should I be using any type of thread locking compound on my AN fittings? I'm thinking about my fuel plumbing that I installed a couple months ago. I didn't use anything. No teflon tape, locktight, etc.. Is there anything wrong with that? -Brad

37* flared fittings don't require teflon or any other type of sealant - don't use any.

As for locktite, not sure about that.

Safety wiring is never a bad thing. See this recent thread: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=37349