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22-NOV-2014 jCross

November 22, 2014

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I spent some time at the airport today trying to figure out a way to solve this problem. This is part of the tailwheel bracket on the Cessna 170. You can see that a bolt head has sheared off. I have no idea why it happened, it just did. So now I have to fix it. It is impossible to get my fingers or a wrench into the back side so I can install a new bolt. I was looking at the parts diagram and noticed that this particular assembly is supposed to be riveted in place in original construction. That got me thinking. I could punch the bolt body into the fuselage and use a Cherry Max rivet which is a pulled rivet. This is not your Ace Hardware pop rivet, it is a structural rivet commonly used where you can't get in to buck a driven rivet. The hard part is going to be fishing out the bolt with a magnet. I stopped by the local supply shop and they have the rivets that I need, so theoretically, I am in business. We will see.

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exzim24-Nov-2014 19:09
Maybe that's the best type of care
jCross24-Nov-2014 16:41
No, it just has to be inspected by an A&P with Inspection Authorization, which I have. I tend to be very careful since, after all, I am the one who flies it.
exzim24-Nov-2014 14:46
Does it ever get inspected by an independent inspector ?
jCross23-Nov-2014 15:30
Actually, in doing the repair and logging it properly I am certifying it. If it were considered a major repair, I sign a form saying it is airworthy. Anything you do has to be in compliance with relevant instructions and procedures.
exzim23-Nov-2014 15:12
Love to see more on this John, does it require another safety check after you do it.