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 )