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Committee reference ACE/12

Draft for comment 12/30254233 DC

Publication history First published, May 1939

Foreword

Publishing information

This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 22 May 1939. It was prepared by Technical Committee ACE/12, Aerospace fasteners and fastening systems. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession

BS SP 8:1939+A7:2012 supersedes BS SP 8:1939 incorporating Amendments Nos. 1-6, which is withdrawn.

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CAUTION. — BS SP 8 Y turnbuckles have cadmium as a coating material, which has been restricted and/or banned for use in many countries owing to environmental and health concerns; they should not be used in new product designs. Local officials should be consulted about any concerns on using cadmium-plated parts.

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1 General.

2 Fork Joints.

3 Pins.

4 Lock Nuts.

5 Tension Rods and Rollers.

BS SP 8:1939+A7:2012

Specification for turnbuckles (tension rod type) for aircraft purposes

Current

Published:

22 May 1939