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| Author: | John Dupre [ Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aluminum type cross reference |
I am thinking of building a toolbox from a 1940s aircraft maintenance textbook. It seems a pretty neat project that involves metal forming, riveting etc. The book references the old types of aluminum like 17S. Where can I find a reference for crossing the old styles to the current types or to whatever is closest? |
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| Author: | bdk [ Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum type cross reference |
17S is 2017 alloy. Much more common now is 2024T3 (was 24ST). Any aircraft supply house should have 2024T3 in stock. |
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| Author: | Steve Pierce [ Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum type cross reference |
The designations are at the bottom of this page: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/m ... uminfo.php |
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| Author: | bdk [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum type cross reference |
Any metal supply should have 6061T6 if you don't actually need certified aircraft grade aluminum and it should work great for your application. |
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| Author: | John Dupre [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aluminum type cross reference |
Thanks for the quick response. I feel like a dolt that I didn't think of Aircraft Spruce! |
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