> Question about the stiff nuts supplied with the kit. Can stuff nuts be
> reused? As you know many items must be assembled and dismantled while making
> adjustments. Will the integrity of the locking nut withstand a few removals?
> Thanks!
>
> Brian S
> A276 Tri Gear. Texas
FAA says only that fiber or nylon insert types should not be reused, if the
specifed friction torque per their published table (7-2, AC 43.13b) is not
met. If we took a poll among mechanics, I suspect they generally and freely
reuse even these in noncritical applications, else just replace. Note that
the table goes no smaller than 7/16, and for which test we will be charged at
$50-60/hour. Silly gubment advice... :-)
Fred F.
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