I haven't found it to be a big problem so I haven't developed a solution.
Use a lock washer and keep it really tight. You could experiment with
various lock washers, split washers or combinations.
I've just made checking the towhook part of my pre-flight routine.
Occasionally, one will have
Scott,
You wrote:
The towhook is held in place by tightening the nut against the ply and the
blindnut on the other side of the ply.
I've used this type of tow hook arrangement but find that the hook
occasionally will loosen and rotate. I'd like to find a trick way to keep
that from happening.
...
Erich Merkel
Colville, WA
Phone: 509-684-0440
Cell: 509-680-1141
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From: Dave Sue Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] adjustable tow hook
| Scott,
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| You wrote:
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| The towhook is held in place
In a message dated 1/25/02 You wrote:
Looking for a source for an adjustable tow hook. Want to know what is
commercially available before I consider rolling my own.
Kurt,
I have a few aluminum adjustables with SS hooks available. Check my web site www.hilaunch.com
Don Richmond
San Diego, CA
For those who like fancy machined hooks, these are really nicely done.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have a few aluminum adjustables with SS hooks available. Check
my web sitewww.hilaunch.com
Don Richmond
San Diego, CA
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