Ok Thanks. I will re-apply the original stainless sheet metal screws with a
threadlock compound. I was not concerned for the panels, just for the
tires/safety of others. Sheet metal screws love tires.
----- Original Message -----
From: "akflyer" <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: Metal panels under stab
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> Dave, yes that is the original installation method. The tabs are so
> hardened from the welding that even the stainless sheet metal screws strip
> out. I kept finding a few loose screws on each preflight so I switched to
> J-nuts with machine screws.
>
> Here's an example.
> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/04-00152.php[/quote]
>
> Stainless Steel is softer than Carbon Steel until you get into some of the
> exotic, or duplex alloys.
>
> FWIW, the 2 kitfoxes I have worked on just had SS sheet metal screws and
> they have never come loose.
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