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Rivet Sizes

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lagz

Aerospace
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Can anyone help me , what are the rivet sizes in ff:

3
4
5
6
8
Oversize rivet
4
5
6
 
Welcome to Eng-Tips.

I think the answer to your question is:
"3" = 3/32" = 0.0938 inch
and so on for nominal sizes.
For oversize rivets, add 1/64 or 0.0156 inch to the diameter.

To learn the basics of riveting, you should download and read AC43-13 from the FAA website.


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