Replacing Stripped Nutplates

avrojockey

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #1

So it seams an overzealous individual with an impact driver took out some nut plates in my seat pans.

I want to replace any stripped nutplates but not sure I need to invest in a squeezer.

I saw some recommendations using "oops rivet" sized blind rivets...are there any other recommendations?

Tim

 

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Bavafa

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #2

An inexpensive squeezer to have is a good thing and I might even consider it an essential tool for an RV owner. If that is not a possibility, smaller pull rivets are available and acceptable.

 

Jpm757

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #3

I have used MK319-BS rivets with success.

 

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gasman

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #4

You can use an A rivet in place of an AD. The A is softer and easy to set with no effect on the nutplate or it's use. You can set them with with altered ( smooth down the grip teeth or cover with a piece of aluminum) pair of vise grips. Or you can use these.... https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-...-Smooth-Parallel-Jaws-86-03-250-SBA/206162134

The vise grips are a lot cheaper.

 

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PhatRV

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #5

Jpm757 said:

I have used MK319-BS rivets with success.

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+1 on the mk319 rivet. Drill out the old alumninum rivet and install the new nutplate using the pull rivets

 

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xblueh2o

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #6

gasman said:

Or you can use these.... https://www.homedepot.com/p/KNIPEX-...-Smooth-Parallel-Jaws-86-03-250-SBA/206162134

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+1 vote for the Nipex parallel jaw pliers. I use these to squeeze both A and AD -3 rivets often.

 

HAL Pilot

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #7

Ask your local EAA chapter for a loaner tool??

 

pa38112

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #8

This is a great squeezer for $135. You will use it extensively owning and maintaining your plane. It is all you need since you are not building : https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/atsSuperRivetSq.php?clickkey=26925

 

fl-mike

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #9

CCR264SS3-3 3/32 CS blind rivets
I have a small bag I picked up from Airparts at SnF. They come in handy once in a while.
https://www.airpartsinc.com/712_CHERRY_RIVET_CCR.htm

 

Sam Buchanan

been here awhile

• Apr 14, 2020

• #10

pa38112 said:

This is a great squeezer for $135. You will use it extensively owning and maintaining your plane. It is all you need since you are not building : https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/atsSuperRivetSq.php?clickkey=26925

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I built my RV-6 with that squeezer......highly recommended as a reasonably-priced addition to every non-builder RVer's toolbox..

 

Last edited: Apr 14, 2020

wirejock

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #11

Dies

Don't forget dies. Squeezer won't work without them.

 

avrojockey

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #12

xblueh2o said:

+1 vote for the Nipex parallel jaw pliers. I use these to squeeze both A and AD -3 rivets often.

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I was looking for an excuse to by these pliers!

I may get a used squeezer though...I posted in classifieds. If anyone has a spare then PM me

 

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gasman

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #13

fl-mike said:

CCR264SS3-3 3/32 CS blind rivets
I have a small bag I picked up from Airparts at SnF. They come in handy once in a while.
https://www.airpartsinc.com/712_CHERRY_RIVET_CCR.htm

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Problem with this item is when you go to remove it the next time......

 

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gasman

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #14

I just took my 7" Nipex parallel jaw pliers and pinched a 1/8" bite on a penny and pinched it from .050 to less than .010......

Try that with your $135.00 rivet squeezer.......

 

RV6_flyer

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• Apr 14, 2020

• #15

xblueh2o said:

+1 vote for the Nipex parallel jaw pliers. I use these to squeeze both A and AD -3 rivets often.

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I recently purchased a set after a friend recommended them.

Thanks for a new use for my new tools.