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    • 2024-09-18 at 5:28 pm #6588
      Charles Rooks
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        There are about 14 – 16 cage nuts used in the L-5.  These allow machine screws to be used without cutting into the fabric / wood to hold a wrench on a nut.  Yesteryear Aviation has them. They are a Stearman restoration and parts company.

        https://yesteryearaviation.com/surplus-nut-plates

        Charles

      • 2024-09-18 at 5:28 pm #6589
        Charles Rooks
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          Cage Nuts

        • 2024-09-25 at 8:34 am #6597
          Craig Cantwell
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            Charles: Where were they used? I would assume somewhere in one of the doors or the litter decking, based on the cage depth.

             

            Craig

          • 2024-09-25 at 11:10 am #6598
            Charles Rooks
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              They are used on the horizontal tail, wings, and front door.  In the Parts Manual, go to the Numerical Parts Listing and search for W1481032.  In my 1949 IPS, shows figures 5,14, and 3.  Manufacturer was Boots.

               

              Charles

            • 2025-04-09 at 4:37 am #6628
              Geoff Hill
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                I followed Charles lead and recently recieved 20 from Yesteryear Aviation, many thanks for the heads up Charles, I found Dave Groh very helpful. He is not so good with online requests but excellent and responds quickly to phone calls. Dave has plenty in stock if you are still looking but they are expensive (USD$3 each plus any shipping). Glad i got some before the latest exchange rate fiasco.

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