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by flamedoge 895 days ago
idk what aviation standards say but shouldnt loctite or spring washers at least be used
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jacquesm 895 days ago
Bolts are torqued down to spec and if specified will have a retention mechanism, usually a pin, a foldover or a wire.
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ddoolin 895 days ago
These bolts were fitted with a wire pin to prevent the nuts from spinning loose. The nuts were not locking nuts on their own.
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