NAS 146A-43 Engine Mount Bolts

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John Cooper,

Thank you so much for doing the research. I know your time is valuable and your support of those of us less informed is greatly appreciated.

As it turns out I won't need to buy new bolts after all. I made one last call to the former owner, who had disassembled the airplane about 15 years ago, and explained exactly what the bolts looked like that we were missing. He once again said he was 99% sure he did not have them, since he had moved, and discarded a great deal of "stuff" in the move, but he agreed to search once more. An hour later he called back and sheepishly admitted to finding the bolts in a drawer in his toolbox! Sometimes you just have to be persistent. I now have the bolts in-hand and they are in good condition.

Thanks to all the help from everyone. This forum is a wonderful resource.