Spar Pin Change

[FlyingMonkey]

Hey all...

 

I like to use the angled fronts of the spar pins to hang my headsets, it's just a nice natural spot for them where they don't get in the way and don't scratch the windshield. However, on my plane, the spar pins have a little downward angle on them, so the headsets just slide off.

 

Is there any issue with loosening the spar pin caps enough to change the angle of the pins to a slight up angle to retain the headsets, then re-tightening the caps? If it's okay, is there a specific torque value for the caps or just "tight but not over tight"? I know the spars hold the pins in shear, so the caps are mainly there to retain the pins in the spar holes.

 

Thanks!

[Roger Lee]

Not an issue. Loosen the pin caps and just turn the pin handle to where you want it. Then torque the cap screws to 200 in/lbs. If you didn't have a torque wrench really snug would work. This isn't a critical part. The cap only keeps the pin from backing out. That said there is so much pressure on the pin I would be surprised if it could come out on its own.

 

I started to put them there, but they were always getting knocked down getting in and out. I went to Ace hardware and bought a couple of plastic self sticking hooks for the back of the bulkhead just to the inside of each seat. They are stored out of the way coming and going.

[Runtoeat]

Roger, something like this?

[sandpiper]

Yep, something like that. I did the same but don't like that solution either.

[FlyingMonkey]

Okay, thanks. I'll look around at the store and see if I can find a better solution.