Installation Hardware
Aircraft quality hardware is required in the FAR’s for installation of parts on Type Certified Aircraft.
We do not specify the exact rivet or screw sizes for these installations.
Screw and rivet sizes or grip lengths should be determined per individual application.
A licensed A&P installer will know how to assist you in determining the accepted hardware.
Below are some links to aircraft grade hardware and installation tools
Rivet Grip range checking tool: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/cherrygrip.php
Cherry brand aerospace pull rivets: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/cherryaerorivets.php
(not Cherry Max, cherry max is for structural applications)
Rivet tools: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/to/rivet.html
Rivetnut inserts: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/rivnuts.php
Rivetnut Tools: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/speedriv.php
Truss head machine screws: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an526.php
Truss head Stainless self tap screws: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/tha.php (Interior Door panels use size 6 or 8 X ½, Phillips )