Episode 4 - AIRCRAFT HARDWARE

[@bandungengineering9726]

Good information this video give detail described about aircrfat fastener example rivet and bolt until how we read the size code.

[@1fujimonk]

Stu, this is super valuable information we don't see often. You deserve a place at Van's factory and thousands of more subscribers! Thank you for sharing!

[@Artiscrafty]

Great video. Really liked it

[@yvescartilier6478]

Hi Stu. I have watch many different videos on this subject. Yours is just the best one ! Your explanations are clear, short, precise ... just excellent !

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Apppreciate it!!!

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Rivnuts are really useful when there is no access to the back to attach a nutplate but rarely used. There are a lot of other hardware items not covered here that you may come across.

[@hinhinsukmana2747]

Nice channell !! this what I've been waiting for.Thanks for sharing

[@stephanbuschmann7028]

Nice Video. But as a european guy, that measurementsystem Drives me crazy 🤪

[@HereafterMusic]

This guys just disclosing FAA information with no shits given. I love it lol

[@Artiscrafty]

Great video very detailed and concise

[@rigsontejada7762]

Thank you so much! A lot of useful information, great for students like me. Good for you!

[@GGBSystems]

Great explanation, Stu. Thanks!

[@ER-it8iu]

Stu, have you ever generated a bench stock listing for RV building? I understand the kit comes with hardware but we all know it’s nice to have bench stock on hand. You seem to have a very nice collection and well organized.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I don’t. But when it comes to rivets I order a pound of every size. Overkill but the kits will only include the expected hardware. I find the rivet sizes bit small sometimes so it’s convenient to have a half size bigger handy. Any time you need a screw instead of ordering 5 order 50 or 100. You’ll thank yourself when a simple project comes to halt while waiting the mailbox delivery of minor hardware. Same with bolts - I have a good 15-30 of each size. Maybe 25% of them will get used but it’s there when needed. Plus the organization bins look cool stocked full of hardware :)

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Steel bins were bought long time ago from an independent local company. Here are some that are similar but with plastic trays (search for H-6400): www.uline.ca/

[@louisanderson6375]

Stu: Great job instructing! Would you be ok with re-using this video for the purpose of including it in a FAA 14cfr Pt147 A&P Curriculum Program for a foreign client? Pls advise.

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

No prob :)

[@MRxMADHATTER]

AD does not mean hard, it indicates the material. 2117 AL. And I have found that AD's a barely considered structural rivets. They are soft and easy to shoot. D rivets, 2017 AL, are better for primary structure. NAS 1097 rivets are for aircraft skins. Allen head screws are definately structuraly capable bolts where they are not exposed to airflow. Instrument panels and switch plates are not "decorative".

[@Artiscrafty]

Hi Stu, where do you get those nice sectional drawers to keep your hardware separated ? Thank you for the reply

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I bought them at a hardware store called Fastenal. It was about 20 years ago hahaha.

[@jonhullsiek724]

Great video Stu. Did you purchase your hardware in a kit or did you put together your bins on your own?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

I put it together. 75% of it comes in the aircraft kit

[@mohammedpilot2335]

Thanks

[@spenserneel2906]

Hey Stu, I was wondering if you were planning on continuing this playlist and if so what episode 5 might be?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Good question - sorry it’s been a while. I will. Next is some electrical tools since I’m starting wiring on the RV4

[@spenserneel2906]

That sounds awesome. I look forward to watching and learning!

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Feel free to make suggestions

[@spenserneel2906]

I embarrassingly need to learn everything which I am aware is not a suggestion!

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

All questions welcome.

[@ziyannoorani5185]

all of these fasteners are SS?

[@GamingwithKandA]

Uh.... The AD designation for rivets does not mean hard. AD is the aluminum alloy designation of 2117. Alloys in 2117 include: silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, chromium, and zinc. They are not considered a hard rivet. 🤓

[@chuckh.2227]

Music makes it hard to focus on what you're saying