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Old May 14th 06, 09:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.owning
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Eduardo K. writes:

I strip a fair number of screws every year -- but I've NEVER had to
drill any out on either of the planes we've owned.


Can you replace them with Torx screws? I have found that they are much
more resistant to striping that phillips head screws. I use them a lot
on cars transmissions...



Exactly my thoughts. Torx ranks up there with GPS and electric starters
as all-time great inventions.
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