Instrument/avionics tinnerman nuts??

[ragedracer1977]

My radio stack has some very very very thin tinnerman u type nuts. Appear to be made out of stainless steel? They're silver/shiny. I can't seem to locate them on aircraft spruce.  Anyone have an idea where to find these, or a part number?

[wpbarnar]

Try https://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/template.asp?pagename=nutclip

They indicate they can get corrosion resistant versions as a special order.  Don’t know what quantity that would require ordering. They have been very helpful when contacted on the telephone.

McMaster Carr offers snap in nuts in stainless.

 

Bill

[Igor_U]

I recently ordered mine from Spencer aircraft at KLPU. They have a good website as well.

This is the link:

http://spenceraircraft.com/tinnerman-clip-silver-6-32.html

No picture but you can find it elsewhere, online.

 

Or you can use these, more expensive Cadillac version:

http://spenceraircraft.com/ms33737-11c-tinnerman-nut-instrument-mount-6-32-500-x-125-cadmium-plated-alt-part-a6939-632-493-nas487-15.html

but make sure you have the right thread screw.

good luck.

[ragedracer1977]

Turns out I'm in luck.  We're installing the new com in the radio stack.  There were some filler panels that won't be needed anymore.  And they were held on using 4 of the spring nut clip deals.  Perfect!  Here's what they look like:

 

 

[EricJ]

aka Tinnerman nut plate.