"Malcolm" wrote in message
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I'm making up a kit of tools to carry with me on XC, and for general
purposes to work with a friendly A&P to accumulate A&P hours. So,
what sizes do I carry? the 1/4, 1/2, and 1 inch wrenches are a
given. As are probably the sizes in eighths. Are the sizes in
sixteenths worth carrying? How about the 32conds?

I am also considering making up two kits: a minimal one for XC
flights, and a "working with the A&P" kit that's more complete.


Walk around your airplane and see what sizes you are likely to use - what
are you going to do yourself? If it's a bolt that you can't remove without
an A/P to supervise, you don't need to carry the wrench in the airplane. I
wouldn't be surprised to find a lot of 7/16 and 9/16 in addition to the
sizes above. A good socket that fits your plugs would be a good cary. Big
Channel Lock pliers are handy.

For a set of hanger tools, you are best off just buying a "set" with open
end, box end, combination, and sockets. (1/4 and 3/8 drive at a minimum).
Most starter sets now include metric stuff that you likely don't need for
your current airplane, but you do own a car, right? Figure about $100 to
$200 at Sears (I assume you are in the U.S.)

Get a philips screwdriver with the replacable tips.

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