Return-Path: Received: from smtpa.gateway.net ([208.230.117.254]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 15 Oct 2000 01:35:44 -0400 Received: from oemcomputer (1Cust90.tnt1.coeur-dalene.id.da.uu.net [63.27.107.90]) by smtpa.gateway.net (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id BAA01033 for ; Sun, 15 Oct 2000 01:42:57 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <000701c0366a$dd9d9820$5a6b1b3f@oemcomputer> Reply-To: "dfs" Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: "dfs" To: "Lancair List" Subject: Lancair IV-P Wing Bolts Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 22:43:31 -0700 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> To Bob Pastusek: If your alternate supplier cuts the new threads rather than rolling them (a form of forging to eliminate thread root stress risers), the strength of your shortened bolts is very suspect, particularly in tension. Look into the manufacturing methods used to produce high-strength aircraft fasteners and you will not consider cut and rethreaded bolts for such a critical application as wing attachment. Dan Schaefer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>