Westerhuis
Active Member
Hi all
For those who have built their own a/c this is a basic question I guess but I bought mine (an RV8). Condition inspection is due soon and I wanted to get a batch of spare screws, cup washers, washer etc. All those things that you want to replace at the first sign of trouble / wear.
Could anyone let me know what bits of hardware I should keep in stock?
I guess what I am really looking for are things like the type of screw (hardware bit), material and their dimensions?
I don't really want a whole aircraft's worth of spare nuts, screws and bolts as 90% ends up just sitting there I guess, but the things you do and undo the most; screws and cup washers for the wheel spats, screws for the wing inspection covers, for the internal covers, nylon washer, cotter pins etc.
Thanks
Roger
For those who have built their own a/c this is a basic question I guess but I bought mine (an RV8). Condition inspection is due soon and I wanted to get a batch of spare screws, cup washers, washer etc. All those things that you want to replace at the first sign of trouble / wear.
Could anyone let me know what bits of hardware I should keep in stock?
I guess what I am really looking for are things like the type of screw (hardware bit), material and their dimensions?
I don't really want a whole aircraft's worth of spare nuts, screws and bolts as 90% ends up just sitting there I guess, but the things you do and undo the most; screws and cup washers for the wheel spats, screws for the wing inspection covers, for the internal covers, nylon washer, cotter pins etc.
Thanks
Roger