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Depends on which size(s) you need. Some are available and some are not. For a long time AVICO was the go-to source, but they no longer exist. Another source is Mil Spec in Florida, but they have a limited selection. About six years ago the CAF High Sierra Wing looked into getting the uncommon lengths made and at that time Mil Spec required a 100-piece minimum order in any given size. I never heard what came of that inquiry, but High Sierra no longer has their L-5.
As an alternative, Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners makes their ALoc fasteners which are Airlock compatible. I have not yet figured out which of their stud numbers corresponds with the original Airlock numbers (another “on my to-do list”), but their website has a short video showing how to measure them. See https://skybolt.com/portfolio/aloc-aircraft-series/. If you take this approach, let us know what transpires.
JG
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Depends on which size(s) you need. Some are available and some are not. For a long time AVICO was the go-to source, but they no longer exist. Another source is Mil Spec in Florida, but they have a limited selection. About six years ago the CAF High Sierra Wing looked into getting the uncommon lengths made and at that time Mil Spec required a 100-piece minimum order in any given size. I never heard what came of that inquiry, but High Sierra no longer has their L-5.
As an alternative, Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners makes their ALoc fasteners which are Airlock compatible. I have not yet figured out which of their stud numbers corresponds with the original Airlock numbers (another “on my to-do list”), but their website has a short video showing how to measure them. See https://skybolt.com/portfolio/aloc-aircraft-series/. If you take this approach, let us know what transpires.
JG
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FYI check http://www.steinertractor.com and search for fastener. They have a long and short same as on the L5. I bought 1 of each and the long appears to be the better match. I’ve not installed it yet. I used Dremmel tool to clean the notch on a couple and it helped, but I’m prepared to try the Steiner fastener.
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