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I went out to fly today, and discovered that one of the fasteners on the cowl access hatch was missing!

When I called around, nobody locally seemed to be sure what I was looking for, so I pulled the other one off as an example, and pretty much screwed it up in the process.

The consensus is that I ought to convert to camlocks. But nobody was willing to pony up the money!

Ennybuddy got a couple of these fasteners, along with the necessary washers and keepers, lurking in your miscellaneous parts box? At this point, I will gladly pay retail plus 20% plus shipping!!! Maybe even a steak dinner.

Reg

Here ya go, Reg. These are for the access door where the thumbscrews are in the bottom and the oil access door hinges up:

http://www.cessnapartsdealer.com/xcart/product.php?productid=32888

http://www.cessnapartsdealer.com/xcart/search.php?mode=search&page=1

And here are the cowl fasteners themselves:

http://store.wagaero.com/product_info.php?products_id=3404

Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon

Thanks, Bill

Just a suggestion, but I believe it is far better to use fasteners that have Phillips heads, instead of slot heads.

You can get them either way, and some of the kits don't tell you which you are getting. Might be worth a phone call to be sure.

I agree, Philip! Phillips heads are easier to use, last longer, and they save your paint (anybody who has slotted head fasteners knows what I mean). However, the "thumbscrews" are still recommended for the oil door, because you don't have to hunt for the screwdriver that you misplaced!

OK .... I'm sure all of you have something similar, but the top drawer of my dresser is kind of a junk/momento/small item drawer. It has tie tacks, lapel pins, momento pens, precious belt buckles, some old watches, etc.

One thing it does NOT have is hardware. All nuts, bolts, screws, nails, etc. go in their assigned bins in the garage, hangar or basement modeling shop.

Soooo, I peaked in that drawer last night. Typically, it only gets opened to put things in, or it is so full it needs to be dunged out. Anyway, laying in a box in that drawer were SIX of the thumb screw variety of the fasteners!!

I have no idea when, where or why I got them. Nor do I know why I would have put them in that drawer.

I am mystified.

Reg

PS: Carl, I always carry a Swiss Army knife.

"I have no idea when, where or why I got them."

It has begun happening to me on a regular basis, the frequency increasing as I age!

Hint! Hint!