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Originally Posted by Island Eddie
About huck bolts.....
We use them on commercial aircraft, but never on primary structure that I am aware of.
The problem with them is that they are only as good as the hole they are in.
Meaning if the angularity is not perfect, neither is the bolts loading.
We would use a feeler gauge on EVERY bolt to check for gap.....
Even after a hole was measured and certain to be true, the angle the tool was held when you pulled the trigger is where the bolt came to rest.
If it wasn't completely flush, you now had a compromised fay surface.
Maybe as much as 50%, and that presents a real weak joint.
It's takes time to perfect its use, 12 bucks an hour won't get you nowhere near a perfect huck bolt install.
Thinking the government will catch this for our safety.... think again.
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Funny thing about Huck Bolts.... I just quit making several of their testing fixtures and spin collars...
