Re: Re: Taps [was: Drills]

[Europa <Enquiries@europaaviation.co.uk>]

Dear all

The tap required is 5mm x 0.8 thread pitch. This is used to tap the small
tang on the doors to accept the gas strut fixing ball end thingy.


Regards   Andy


>
>> what about the 5mm x 1.75. It appears to be a
>>non-standard size and what is it used for. Is it correct, the standard size
>>I can find is 5mm x 0.8

>Sorry, but I can't guess what the tap might be used for! Factory, do you
>need to fit a M8x1.25 fastener into a tapped hole anywhere on the airframe?