spaceflightmeow
Active Member
I am trying to attach the fuel tank flop tube to the AN833-6D bulkhead fitting by torqueing piece 1 in the picture (I think this is called an AN818 nut). I have found various torque recommendations:
AC 43-13.1b (and Van's SB06-2-23 step 17 for flop tube)
* 110-130 in-lb for AN818 nut on aluminum-alloy tubing.
FAA 8083
* 75-125 in-lb for Aluminum Nut
* 300-480 in-lb for MS28740 or equivalent End Fitting (not sure what that is)
XRP catalog (the parts Van's used for the flop tube say XRP on them)
* 110-125 in-lb for AN818 nut and aluminum flared tubing
* 210-250 in-lb for hose coupling nuts (is that what I have? Is that piece #1 in the picture?)
For choosing the correct torque, is the flop tube piece (nipple+nut) called a "hose coupling nut", "MS28740 or equivalent end fitting" or a "flared aluminum tube"? What is the correct torque?
Sources for torque values below:
AC 43-13.1b (and Van's SB06-2-23 step 17 for flop tube)
* 110-130 in-lb for AN818 nut on aluminum-alloy tubing.
FAA 8083
* 75-125 in-lb for Aluminum Nut
* 300-480 in-lb for MS28740 or equivalent End Fitting (not sure what that is)
XRP catalog (the parts Van's used for the flop tube say XRP on them)
* 110-125 in-lb for AN818 nut and aluminum flared tubing
* 210-250 in-lb for hose coupling nuts (is that what I have? Is that piece #1 in the picture?)
For choosing the correct torque, is the flop tube piece (nipple+nut) called a "hose coupling nut", "MS28740 or equivalent end fitting" or a "flared aluminum tube"? What is the correct torque?
Sources for torque values below: