Rivets used in a RV-7
Summary for the rivets used in the RV-7 empennage kit. The data was taken primarily from the https://www.baysupply.com and was not verified. Use at your own risk.
| Rivet | Shear (lbf) | Tensile (lbf) | Hole (in) | Grip range | Flush? | Other P/N | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS4-4 | 155 | 205 | .129-.136 | .059-.256 | Y (120º) | GSMC42-44APG | Used for attaching fairings |
| MK-319-BS | 258 | 292 | .113-.117 | .000-.090 | Y (120º) | TLPK319BS | Similar to AN426AD3 |
| BSPQ-5-4 | 525 | 450 | .160-.164 | .126-.250 | N | BSPQ-05-04 | Tensile similar to AN470AD4, shear similar to AN470AD5 |
| MSP-42 | 550 | 700 | .129-.133 | .063-.125 | N | SSD42SSBS | Similar to AN470AD5 in strength |
| LP4-3 | 162 | 236 | .129-.136 | .039-.197 | N | GSMD41-43APG | Similar to AN470AD3 in strength |
| AD-41-ABS | 155 | 235 | .129-.133 | .032-.062 | N | AD41ABS | Rolled leading edges |
| AN426AD3 | 179 | 262 | N/A | Y (100º) | MS20426AD-3 | ||
| AN426AD4 | 319 | 466 | N/A | Y (100º) | MS20426AD-4 | ||
| AN470AD3 | 179 | 262 | N/A | N | MS20470AD-3 | ||
| AN470AD4 | 319 | 466 | N/A | N | MS20470AD-4 | ||
| CCC-32 | 230 | 280 | .097-.100 | .020-.125 | Y (120°) | SSK32SUBS | |
| AACQ-4-4 | 210 | 325 | .129-.133 | .188-.250 | Y (120°) | AK44BS | |
| CR3213-4 | 664 | 285 | .129-.132 | N | |||
| CR3243-4 | 814 | 345 | .143-.146 | N | Other | Oversize rivet |
Driven rivet specifications (according to the MIL Spec):
| Rivet Size | Minimum Diameter | Minimum Thickness | Maximum Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/32 | 0.122 | 0.038 | 0.050 |
| 1/8 | 0.163 | 0.050 | 0.070 |
| 5/32 | 0.203 | 0.062 | 0.092 |