guide to all the types of nuts, rivets, and fasteners

[Nathan]

I want to learn more about all the types of nuts, bolts, rivets, and fasteners used on airplane parts. Is there any sort of guide book, or even a parts store that has a catalog with all the types of aircraft hardware out there?

Thanks,
Nathan

[shrike]

There is the Pitman Aircraft Mechanic's Pocket Manual, Which has changed very little over the years. Get an early one and a late one for reference. Ebay is your best shot - $5-20. The one at my desk is a 1942

Genuine Aircraft Hardware http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com Has a pretty good browsable online catalog

[ZRX61]

Another one is the Standard Aircraft Handbook:

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Aircraft ... 0071348360

[ZRX61]

Also:

http://books.google.com/books/about/Sta ... JQAAAAYAAJ

& AC 43-13, 65-9, 65-15A & 65-12, which are all available from the FAA website for free in PDF format

Barnes & Noble also carry most of the stuff listed so far

[Nathan]

Thank you all very much!

[51fixer]

http://aircrafthardwarecatalog.com/imag ... _Final.pdf