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    Hydraulic Torque Wrenching

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I am looking for someone with hydraulic torque ratchet wrench experience, when used in out of the ordinary applications. I have a situation where aircraft structure mechanics are required to apply 300 foot pounds of torque to bolts and nuts in confined spaces and in very...
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    E-Rivet Mystery Question

    After years of frustration, research and practical experience I have failed to find a rational explanation for why the USAF, and industry, has replaced the D and DD rivets with the E-RIVET for retrofit maintenance. I have experienced more damage to the aircraft (C-130 and A-10) than could...

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