Fan Rivets WTB

[72_sporto]

Does anyone have or know where to source 8-10 of the coutersunk aluminium alternator fan rivets? I know I could use countersunk cap heads, but would prefer rivets......

[Cairns888]

Know any aircraft structure guys? They'll have bucket loads.

[72_sporto]

Thanks Jim, but I was hoping for something more specific.......

I found these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solid-Alum...9iSjO1Iu1ULhjw

Which look to be almost identical specs to the originals- and not overly expensive. But if someone else in the club has already bought 50 or 100 or a pound of them, they may like to offload their never to be used, excess stock (Help me and and help reduce global warming!)

I was curious to see the difference in weight between using rivets and c-sunk 5mm cap screws. The 6 rivets weigh about 6gms. Screws, nuts and washers weigh about 24gms. Every little bit helps, I suppose!

[Kane k]

Im your aircraft structures man if you want rivets. Just let me know the size you want.

[mrar]

On a car of mine countersunk phillip heads were used on this older resto of fan hub, looks fine to me if your not fussed about originality

[72_sporto]

Im your aircraft structures man if you want rivets. Just let me know the size you want.

Hi Kane, Are you a Framie? I was a queer-trader in a previous life. I'm pretty sure the size is 3/16 dia by 9/16 long. (Hole is 5mm.) Do you know if there is a supplier in Brissie?

[Cairns888]

Well I will complete the band as I am airframe/ engines. Mechanical. We should build a porsche plane

[Kane k]

Hi Kane, Are you a Framie? I was a queer-trader in a previous life. I'm pretty sure the size is 3/16 dia by 9/16 long. (Hole is 5mm.) Do you know if there is a supplier in Brissie?

Im a sheetie, specialize in airframe damage, which maybe lightning strike damage, or damage sustained on the ground from ground service equipment. Or just general crack or corrosion repairs.
3/16 rivets are very standard size. I could put a mixed length bag together and post to you if you like. Cost you nothing happy to help.

[Kane k]

Well I will complete the band as I am airframe/ engines. Mechanical. We should build a porsche plane

Haha, just need a avionics man now, then its a party.

[Cairns888]

Queer traders are avionics. Also known as coneheads.

[Kane k]

Ive heard coneheads, thats what we call ours, but queer traders, im using that LoL

[72_sporto]

LOL - "Coneheads" wasn't around when I was working on planes. Probably started after the movie.....

[72_sporto]

Well I will complete the band as I am airframe/ engines. Mechanical. We should build a porsche plane

Michael Harris at Promotive might have the jump on you. He has already tried to enlist my avionics help in his aviation endeavours.....
I might wait to wait to see how big the bill for my heads is, before letting him know.

[SM911]

Well I will complete the band as I am airframe/ engines. Mechanical. We should build a porsche plane

I'm a pilot, but there's no way I'm flying anything built by you blokes
More than happy to ride in your cars though

[Cairns888]

Pilots verse mechanics!! It's been going on as long as lift.
Do you know why they have a dog in the cockpit?
The dogs are there to make sure the pilot doesn't touch anything and the pilot is there to feed the dog.