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Author:  Airlift48 [ Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
We have removed a few of the wing panels on the -54 for inspections and such. Trouble is, we've had a few sticky screws that had to be drilled out. Of the 7 that had to be drilled, we had one damage the nut, which is part of a nut plate strip that is riveted to the inside of the wing.

The strip is about 2 feet long and I do not want to remove it.

I'd like to just replace the nut.

Trouble is, I can't find a part number for just the nut. It's an elastic stop nut type but square with little tabs in each corner holding it in the strip. It is a 1/4-28 thread.

Anyone have a handful around?
Author:  The Inspector [ Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Good luck finding those! You might try Jerry Sorm on Paine Field in Everett, WA. he knows every inch of DC-6's and has bins and bins of standards, beware tho-he's about a socially acceptable and easy to deal with as the Tasmanian Devil on acid. I worked for him for a few months years ago and always felt he would make a great boil on your butt with an ingrown hair in it :shock: -he should be in the DEX on line phone directory. :mrgreen: Be absolutely certain what you need and where it's located on the airframe because he has a very short temper
Author:  ZRX61 [ Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Can you not attack a single nut plate & remove the actual nut part?
Author:  Airlift48 [ Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
I did remove the single nut. I was able to pop it out. However, I need to replace it. So I'm looking for some.

There is no part # in any of my 3 different parts manuals for the C-54 or DC-4.
Author:  skymstr02 [ Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
I've used the floating nut part from a single nut plate in the past. I staked the new nut in the track to retain it.
Author:  Airlift48 [ Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Right. That's probably what I'm going to do. I'd rather get another nut like the original. With all the airplanes of the era manufactured, I can't believe a part number for what seems to be a common item can be so elusive.
Author:  ZRX61 [ Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Post a pic of the one you removed & I'll have a look around the hangar.
Author:  ZRX61 [ Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
ok, I found what you require. I need a shipping address.
Author:  Airlift48 [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Package recieved. That is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Thank you very, very much!! :D


Hopefully we'll see you somewhere on the circuit!

Kevin
Author:  ZRX61 [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
Thats great, I've been hoping I sent the right part :)

Let me know if you ever plan to fly into VNY if you get out to this coast :)

We actually have a guy here *semi-seriously* looking to buy a DC4....
Author:  Airlift48 [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nut Plate Nuts / Gang Plate nuts needed.
ZRX61 wrote:
We actually have a guy here *semi-seriously* looking to buy a DC4....


Tell him he's nuts... :rolleyes:
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