[TowerTalk] Rotator screw sealing.

[Pete Michaelis - N8TR]

Very good advice.  I have drilled bolt heads for several local
installations and provided the SS safety wire.  Google:
"Safety wiring bolt heads".   For more details see also:
http://www.ultralightnews.com/pilotslounge/safetywire.htm

73 Pete - N8TR




At 12:34 PM 11/27/2012, Missouri Guy wrote:
>If you have a drill press, you can drill a hole, or holes, across
>the head on the bolts, then "safety wire" (see Wikipedia) the heads
>to prevent them from loosening.  Safety wiring is a essential practice
>on aircraft, etc.   BTW, I looked on Wikipedia and saw that
>the ends of the twisted wires shown in the photo were not
>bent back on themselves....obvious unsafe practice.
>
>Bolts that are already drilled may be available at surplus
>stores.  Also, I *think* I've seen them at www.mcmaster.com
>Try http://www.airpartsinc.com/ also.
>
>Charlie, N0TT