Think it's possible? Want to put one in a place where it would be difficult to reach the nut, so I'm thinking.....
The problem with a glue-on is that it is going to be torqued by the load and vibration, and could eventually pull off.
Steve - I’d consider making a “stud” sticking out from the back of the panel - either with a CLickBond (or homemade) glue on stud, or drill a hole in the panel, put a screw through from the front with a nut on the back, then stack the Adel clamp on top of that with another nut (washers as appropriate, of course). You’ll have a random screw head on the panel, but that can be painted or otherwise disguised using a “decorative” screw head.
The problem with a glue-on is that it is going to be torqued by the load and vibration, and could eventually pull off.
Just another idea for you…..
Paul, as you know, we use Clickbond studs on our spacecraft...
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Funny that you're talking about this in regard to the instrument panel. I'm just wrapping up that agony.
Yes, an AN3 has 10-32 threads, so it's a #10 nutplate.
Obviously do whatever you think best, but I just used #8 screws for most of my wire bundle adel clamps. Where I thought I might have trouble getting a screwdriver on the heads, I went with allen head screws.
For me, figuring out how to route and secure these wire bundles so that they don't chafe or interfere with something else, and have future servicing in mind has taken a lot longer that the actual wiring.
Steve - I’d consider making a “stud” sticking out from the back of the panel - either with a CLickBond (or homemade) glue on stud, or drill a hole in the panel, put a screw through from the front with a nut on the back, then stack the Adel clamp on top of that with another nut (washers as appropriate, of course). You’ll have a random screw head on the panel, but that can be painted or otherwise disguised using a “decorative” screw head.
The problem with a glue-on is that it is going to be torqued by the load and vibration, and could eventually pull off.
Just another idea for you…..