Is it ok to put a bit of stress on something assembled with clecos? I was asked if it was ok to taxi an aircraft with the rear fuselage still mostly clecos and I don't have a clue if this can damage anything.
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Is it ok to put a bit of stress on something assembled with clecos? I was asked if it was ok to taxi an aircraft with the rear fuselage still mostly clecos and I don't have a clue if this can damage anything.
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Originally Posted by ahramin
Why would you need to?:confused:
I would say it's a bad idea. Clecos don't hold nearly as securely as rivets. They're fine when used as intended, but vibration and bouncing around would wiggle them around and possibly elongate the holes.
Absolutely NOT!!!!!
Thank you both.