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oversize bolt for 5/16-24 bolt repair

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GGU

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May 25, 2009
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We have an aircraft pending repair with some holes damaged. Holes are used on a joint with AN5-6A bolts (5/16-24 steel bolts)
We can't go to AN6-6A cause we don't have enough edge distance in one of the joint members.
The damage can be removed by enlarging hole 1/64 and we have found two bolt references (NAS6705D5X and AIC791H05005X) that could be used but we haven't been able to find them on the market.

Can anyone recommend a more common bolt spec that has a 1/64 oversize to 5/16-24?.
 
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Going with a Hi-Lok would provide for a nice assortment of oversize fastener options available and a very good solution, just check your hole tolerances to ensure you are maintaining the fit that you desire. Another option would be to change to another material bolt, perhaps a Ti NAS6805 or perhaps try a Boeing spec like BACBPE, BACB30NE, BACB30LN, BACB30PU, etc..... Ordering from Boeing you will most likely get the NAS hardware anyway, but anything is worth a try.
 
how about modifying a larger bolt ? (thruning down the shank)
 
Thanks for the replies. HL64 is a good choice for us, now we only need to find a good tension nut.
 
HL87 is the collar of choice for the tension bolt HL64. However, we are trying to use a nut instead of a collar as the joint is supposed to be removable.
We will use MS21133 nut, and are looking for a OS washer.
The only one I have found is MS14226, but spec appears to be cancelled. Does anyone know a newer spec for OS steel washers?
 
do you Really need an OS washer ?? isn't there enough clearance with the existing or the next size up ??
 
Not enough clearance per spec dimensions. We will use standard washer and ream to an acceptable diameter.

Thanks everyone for your support.
 
GGU..

Old... but usually available [LONG & SHORT Thread embedded in each spec]...
First OS [1/64"] NAS2903--2920 [NAS2905 = 5/16-1OS]
Second OS [1/32"] NAS3003--3020 [NAS3005 = 5/16-2OS]

Newest generation in one spec: Nom Dia, 1/64 OS [X] and 1/32-OS [Y], LONG thread [similar to AN spec]
NAS6203--6220 [NAS6205 = 5/16 Nom] steel
NAS6203--6220 [NAS6205 = 5/16 Nom] A286
NAS6203--6220 [NAS6205 = 5/16 Nom] Titanium [may only use with stress engr approval due to 1/2 stiffness of steel & CRES]

Newest generation in one spec: Nom Dia, 1/64 OS [X] and 1/32-OS [Y], SHORT thread [may require nut adjustment]
NAS6603--6620 [NAS6605 = 5/16 Nom] steel
NAS6703--6720 [NAS6705 = 5/16 Nom] A286
NAS6803--6820 [NAS6805 = 5/16 Nom] Titanium [may only use with stress engr approval due to 1/2 stiffness of steel & CRES]

CAUTION: review fastener specs for appropriate coding [coatings, undrilled or drilled head/shank, OS marking, etc]

Regards, Wil Taylor
 
GGU,
HiLoks, including tension HiLoks, often cannot be used to replace a bolt of the same size because of the head design. You may be able to use one, but be very sure of your loads and I suggest discussing with HiShear Co. If the loading is 'pure' shear you are probably OK, but since you are looking at a tension fastener system, I am assuming that there is some tension involved.
Best wishes,
Lcubed
 
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