Details
F6-40 is a Dzus Type F flush/countersunk head stud with a 3/8" body diameter and .400" length. Locks with a quarter-turn into a mating Type S6 spring. Used on cowlings, access panels, and engine covers on WWII and vintage aircraft.
Part Number: F6-40
Head Type: Type F Flush
Body Diameter: 3/8" | Length (L): .400"
Tensile Strength: 1250 lbs
Material: Heat-treated steel, cadmium plated
Condition: New Surplus
Compatible Springs: Type S6 (heights .250" or .275" (also available in .400" and .425" heights))
Compatible Grommets: Type GF6 (optional, used to protect panel hole)
Selecting Length: Add panel thickness + grommet height + clearance + spring height, then subtract spring deflection. Choose the stud with "L" dimension nearest to that value.
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