Rob W M Shipley wrote:

     I was most interested in the following:

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     > Here is another way to keep stress off of the flanges. A slip joint just
     > outboard of the header flange. The tabs should have heavy springs pulling the
     > two halves together. For aircraft use, an additional hole in each tab inboard
     > of the springs will allow for a 4130 strap to connect the inboard holes.
     > Holes in the ends of each strap align with these holes in the tabs. AC bolts
     > with jet nuts go through the straps and tabs and are just torqued to just
     > short of tight. The pipes can move around during operation.

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     Question.  What are "jet nuts"?

     Thanks
     Rob
     Rob W M Shipley
     RV9A N919RV Fuselage.

Bob White wrote:

I found this with a google search on jet nuts.  Picture is from Lamb Components, Inc.

Bob White-- http://www.bobwhite-abq.com

 
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