Why couldn't you use a 1/4-20 threaded stud (or required size)
into the rotor, then a nut, then a lock washer, set it on the rotor
plate,
then another lock washer and a nut. The stud would be 'pinched'
to the rotor plate and it would be MUCH harder for it to work its
way out.
Just a thought.....
Mark WB8JKR
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:53:42 +0000 edbruns@juno.com writes:
>
>If you have trouble with your rotor mounting bolts backing out,
>do what an aircraft mechanic does --- safety wire it. Either drill
>holes in the existing bolts or buy new ones with holes in them,
>wire it up and forget it. Pilots don't like to lose props, hams hate
>to lose rotors.
>
>Ed, W3EKT.
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