JayWoodring Posted August 27, 2022 Report Posted August 27, 2022 I was putting my cowl back on today after my annual and saw that one of my camlocks was missing. We looked everywhere and could not find it. So I looked in the parts manual and found the receptacle part number but not sure what size the lock is would anyone e have any idea? Quote
Fly Boomer Posted August 27, 2022 Report Posted August 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, JayWoodring said: I was putting my cowl back on today after my annual and saw that one of my camlocks was missing. We looked everywhere and could not find it. So I looked in the parts manual and found the receptacle part number but not sure what size the lock is would anyone e have any idea? It’s my understanding that they can be different lengths. Good idea to make sure they go back into the hole they came from. If you have lost one, you may need to bracket the “average” length by buying 3 or 5 different lengths. Quote
JayWoodring Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Fly Boomer said: It’s my understanding that they can be different lengths. Good idea to make sure they go back into the hole they came from. If you have lost one, you may need to bracket the “average” length by buying 3 or 5 different lengths. Thanks Quote
PT20J Posted August 28, 2022 Report Posted August 28, 2022 The parts manual should list the part number. If I understand your post, you found the receptacle part number but not the stud. The stud is probably listed in a different place for the part it is attached to. Look up camloc on Aircraft Spruce's website. The large 4004 series won't usually fall out (and require a tool to insert properly), so I'm guessing it is probably a smaller 2700. These fall out if the split washer is missing, so order some washers when you order the stud. It's easy to send them flying when trying to put them on with needle nose plier, so order several. The dash number of the stud indicates it's length and is shown as a small raised number on the head. I would look at all the remaining studs, and if they are all the same dash number you are pretty safe ordering just that number. If they vary, you might want to order one of each length to be safe. Skip 1 Quote
FlyingDude Posted August 28, 2022 Report Posted August 28, 2022 They’re available on spruce. Here, I bought these when replacing mine: 6x Camloc receptacle: (steel) 4002 series Part# 244-16 MFR Model# 244-16 6 philips camloc studs: 40S5-5S SS PHIL CAMLOC STUD Part# 40S5-5S MFR Model# 40S5-5S 3 philips camloc studs: 40S5-6S SS PHIL CAMLOC STUD Part# 40S5-6S MFR Model# 40S5-6S 10 grommets CAMLOC 4002-G FLUSH GROMMET Part# 4002-G MFR Model# BACG20X1 10 snap rings CAMLOC R4G SNAP RING Part# R4G Quote
jaylw314 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Posted August 28, 2022 Do they look like these? I've found Skybolt to be very friendly for getting small quantities. The SK28S3's replace the camloc 2700's with a wider flange that doesn't pull through enlarged holes. The suffix is the grip length, that you'll need look in your maintenance manual and try a few lengths, but individually they're cheap ($5-6 each). The nylon washers can also be used with the split washers to keep the fasteners from falling out of enlarged holes. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted August 29, 2022 Report Posted August 29, 2022 With the aluminum cowls… The length of the camloc varies…. The easy part… The other side of the cowl has a matching set… in the matching locations… Pull it out and measure it…. You probably need the special pair of pliers to do that job… (good to have) They don’t go missing often… they usually lose the retaining ring first… Use both eyes… the number of aluminum layers the camloc goes through… uses the longer camloc…. Some are going through two layers, some see three…. (Something like that…) Pp thoughts only, not a mechanic… Best regards, -a- Quote
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