Hi Ferg,
I had the same issue but decided it was OK because the hinge is bonded to
the tang. The load is spread across more than just the area of the nut.
Brian Davies kit 454
Aircraft being painted
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Subject: Europa-List: Attaching the doors
>
> Another cry for help..............
> In attempting to attach the doors, I read that the #10 hardware which
holds
> the hinges requires that the upper surface to the 'tang' which holds the
> hinge be inset for enough depth to contain the MS21042 nut. This nut is
> 1/4inch thick, but the rear tang is only 5/16inch thick. Therefore the
> remaining tang would be too thin and flimsy to withstain door forces. (the
> front tang is thicker but still questionable).
> Am I the exception or has this been hashed over before [couldn't
> find a suitable topic in the archives]?
> What has been your experience?
> Cheers,
> Ferg A064
>
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