• The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome. In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

    The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web. We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction). Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.



fastener question

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

JimW

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2006
Messages
1,149
Reaction score
1
I was temporarily assembling our elevator linkage last night and realized there isn't room for a conventional AN drilled bolt inside the torque tube where the stick sockets attach to the pushrod. I am wondering which is the best fastener to use- a clevis bolt, a clevis pin or a close tolerance bolt? I would think the clevis pin would be the least reliable since only the cotter pin would have to fail from wear before you had a serious problem. A close tolerance bolt looks like it might just fit with a castle nut and cotter pin. The clevis bolt with castle nut looks like it would take up the least amount of room. Any thoughts?
 

Latest posts

Back
Top