Hello all,
I was wondering if there is a standard best practice for the fasteners spacing when designing non-structural composites removable access panels on wings or fuselages (non-pressurized) normally using camlocks or nut plates. I have in mind that this should be bigger than the one used on primary structure (5D-6D)
I also think we want to minimize the number of fasteners so the mechanic wont spend too much time removing/installing the access panel.
Panels I'm designing are oval shaped and pretty small. Size is 8"x7". I'm using NAS1102-8V csk fasteners with FORCETEC nutplates. Also planning to use liquid gasket to seal the panel to skin joint.
I was wondering if there is a standard best practice for the fasteners spacing when designing non-structural composites removable access panels on wings or fuselages (non-pressurized) normally using camlocks or nut plates. I have in mind that this should be bigger than the one used on primary structure (5D-6D)
I also think we want to minimize the number of fasteners so the mechanic wont spend too much time removing/installing the access panel.
Panels I'm designing are oval shaped and pretty small. Size is 8"x7". I'm using NAS1102-8V csk fasteners with FORCETEC nutplates. Also planning to use liquid gasket to seal the panel to skin joint.