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Tense Bolts

by Mike Busch | Jan 1, 2020 | AOPA Pilot Magazine, Magazine Articles

When using threaded fasteners in tension, it’s all about the preload. Tightening a cylinder hold-down nut is an extraordinarily critical task. Failure to do it exactly right can result in catastrophic engine failure. Threaded fasteners are ubiquitous in aviation. Look...

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