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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM GMT-05:00
Blind Fasteners
Although it was the CherryLock blind rivet in this incident, it's important to double-check any solid to blind rivet conversion. Err on the side of caution. The moral is don't assume you can use blind rivets, but check with the manufacturer.
Additional ReSources
NTSB Identification: NYC97FA076
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp
Advisory Circulars
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/MainFrame?OpenFrameSet
Textron Fastening Systems
Textronfasteningsystems.com/aerospace
