Yes, in our overhaul process we do not replace all parts on the end item with new parts. We only replace parts that are beyond "allowable damage limits" per tech data. We are allowed to go up one size of fastener in the allowable limits section of our tech data without requiring an engineering...
rb, I have asked my engineers about the callout for oversized fasteners in the drawings and at least one of them said something to the effect of, they thought it was because of the replacement of fasteners to allow for oversizing the hole during removal process. This theory makes sense to me if...
Thanks for your response rb1957. I am not an engineer, I'm a work leader in a bomb bay door shop. But, I have asked our engineers the question of "Why are the drawings calling out for oversized bolts in new parts?". And to be honest none of our engineers have given me a solid answer as to why...
I am in need of nas6603-4X thru -23X bolts for the aircraft doors my shop works on. The "X" in the part number refers to the bolt being oversized. The drawings call out for these oversized bolts, but thus far I have not been able to locate them anywhere. Does anyone have any experience with and...