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    NAS6703 not for structural applications?

    3/16" diameter fasteners with hex heads tend to shear off the head when wrenching.
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    Aircraft Windows

    Also to provide a vent for condensation.
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    External Doubler: Puzzlement

    As you approach the main entrance door of a commercial airliner, one often views a large external doubler about the upper corners of the doorway cutout. I had once stumbled upon the reason why, but no longer remember why or the source of information. Of course, the doorway cutout requires...
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    Looking for FAA Tom Swift paper

    Hello, I am looking for a copy of the Tom Swift paper dealing with fastener load distribution, entitled "Repairs to Damage Tolerant Aircraft". This was addressed in previous thread 2-73704. Can anyone help here ? Thanks, Gerry Y
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    NAS1581 Flush Head Bolts loosen on Aircraft External Fairing

    What is the mechanism by which a bolted joint carrying shear loads ( no imposed tension or compression) can loosen?....Joint is held together by bolt clamp-up and fastener is not an interference fit to the hole....
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