Mike Marron wrote:


For example, a standard AN6 bolt (3/8-inch diameter shank) has
a shear strength of approx. 8700 lbs. IIRC. And there is probably
more than just one of these or similiar types of bolts securing the
ECM gear to the belly of an F-4.

-Mike (A&P mech) Marron


But that's 'shear strength' isn't it?...sounds to me as if these
pods are held on so as not to use the shear strength, right?
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-Gord.