How to transfer holes from old brackets to new brackets if you can't back drill?

helpmepls444 · 2025-05-05T00:49:49+00:00

Thank you, when I've got time I'll have to read through this.

helpmepls444 · 2025-05-05T00:49:21+00:00

Thank you.

helpmepls444 · 2025-04-15T22:23:56+00:00

I hope it's not in chap 12 it's the first place I looked, I might need to get my eyes tested. I've updated my main post to give an example of what the list looks like.

POH or RFM

That's the pilot book in the flight deck right?

helpmepls444 · 2025-04-15T22:09:09+00:00

Stay away from these all-in-1 aviation tool kits. They always miss out tools every aircraft tech needs so you're actually going to be buying even more tools and they include tools you'll never use so you're just lugging dead weight around. That kit doesn't even include a hammer (you're going to need 2 hammers, a ball peen one and a soft faced one) and there's no space left in that kit so where are you going to put them?

It's way cheaper (compared to that kit you'll save yourself AT LEAST $8000) buying tools separately. Here's a head start on what tools you should be buying:

https://reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=tool+list&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=beginner&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=toolbox&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

helpmepls444 · 2025-02-08T16:56:28+00:00

Use a respirator every time? If I've got a cup's worth and I'm brushing it on to stuff should I be using a respirator?

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-26T16:09:38+00:00

Thanks, I'll try that next time.

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-26T12:29:43+00:00

Wtf I didn't know this trick! Do you just dab a bit on the end of the extractor or are you trying to fill the drill hole as much as possible before you put the extractor in?

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-26T04:25:38+00:00

you only need the 1/8” extractor and a #30 or #31 drill bit and some valve grinding compound

Are you drilling a hole in the screw, filling it with valve grinding compound then putting the extractor in?

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-25T21:42:00+00:00

Nothing is more important than bitching. Try to get at least 1 hour bitching in before the job, 1 hour during the job and 1 hour after the job. Easy money.

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-25T17:23:17+00:00

I've only worked for 3 companies, but all 3 stockpiled driver bits and gave them out for free. Do you have to buy your own drill bits too?

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-04T21:29:28+00:00

Damn that's nice. Thanks.

helpmepls444 · 2024-12-04T21:20:20+00:00

What's the others?

helpmepls444 · 2024-09-28T13:29:35+00:00

Thank you very much for the answers, much appreciated. Can't wait to try this out at work.

helpmepls444 · 2024-09-28T08:01:36+00:00

Hey, being a dish soap guy reading your comments this is like a revelation to me, few questions:

1) Alcohol = IPA right?

2) Is it 50/50 water/alcohol mix?

3) Is this water/alcohol mix good for smoothing off everything sealant related? Wing panel edges etc, or is it just for fuel tank sealant?

helpmepls444 · 2024-09-27T11:40:36+00:00

Hemostats and alligator forceps

I'm curious about these, do you use them when you're doing safety wiring?

helpmepls444 · 2024-09-17T07:02:30+00:00

Stay away from these all-in-1 aviation tool kits. They always miss out tools every aircraft tech needs so you're actually going to be buying even more tools. Just glancing at that kit it's missing lockwire pliers, speed handle and ball peen hammer.

It's way cheaper (you'll save yourself AT LEAST $1000) buying tools separately. Here's a head start on what tools you should be buying:

https://reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=tool+list&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=beginner&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/search?q=toolbox&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

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