Prop Bolts

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DonutHole
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Prop Bolts

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Hey AvCanada Populace.

I have looked at a few props and I have noticed something and I am wondering: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE.

Looking at the bolts, I notice that some prop bolts have only one hole while other prop bolts have a hollow centre and six holes.

What is the purpose of having six holes and a hollow centre?

If any AME could chime in on this it would be great :)
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Valkyrie_XB70
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Re: Prop Bolts

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Without seeing the bolts in question I am going to say they are both for lockwiring just different styles.
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Re: Prop Bolts

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Simple. The six holes allows you to choose the most optimum one for threading the lockwire. The hole in the middle allows you to pass two strands of wire through in a criss cross pattern, which makes for a stronger safety (and no chance for an outside wire to slip off the side of the bolt head).
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