#82 Southco Studs

Replaced all of the skybolt brando fasteners with these on two of the school planes. The ability to find the exact stud length with a Southco to make the fitting extremely snug makes these a far superior choice. Tried to use the skybolts for 8 years, and we were constantly replacing them, as they fall apart after about 500 hours of use. The barrel inset has a very thin clip/spring design which breaks eventually. We change oil every 25 hours at our place, and that’s a real test for cowling fasteners. The Skybolts actually damaged the cowlings due to the inability to adjust them exactly as tight as they need to be, therefore they allow extremely small amounts of movement. We’ve replaced every single fastener with these Southcos and are already very happy with the decision. R/R on cowlings each week takes less than half the time it did with skybolts, and they fit so much tighter! Our cowlings have 5 different stud lengths overall (140-220) so I’d recommend you buy a handful of all the sizes, because as much as we tried to mic the parts, it was finally trial and error that gave us the perfect fits. Each hole is different! Lastly, take a picture of your project and label each fitting with the stud size for future reference. I have a sorting box with 10 of each size plus the accompanying accessories on hand for future needs (down time costs money)

Lisa B Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-220-20

Replaced all of the skybolt brando fasteners with these on two of the school planes. The ability to find the exact stud length with a Southco to make the fitting extremely snug makes these a far superior choice. Tried to use the skybolts for 8 years, and we were constantly replacing them, as they fall apart after about 500 hours of use. The barrel inset has a very thin clip/spring design which breaks eventually. We change oil every 25 hours at our place, and that’s a real test for cowling fasteners. The Skybolts actually damaged the cowlings due to the inability to adjust them exactly as tight as they need to be, therefore they allow extremely small amounts of movement. We’ve replaced every single fastener with these Southcos and are already very happy with the decision. R/R on cowlings each week takes less than half the time it did with skybolts, and they fit so much tighter! Our cowlings have 5 different stud lengths overall (140-220) so I’d recommend you buy a handful of all the sizes, because as much as we tried to mic the parts, it was finally trial and error that gave us the perfect fits. Each hole is different! Lastly, take a picture of your project and label each fitting with the stud size for future reference. I have a sorting box with 10 of each size plus the accompanying accessories on hand for future needs (down time costs money)

Lisa B Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-160-20

Replaced all of the skybolt brando fasteners with these on two of the school planes. The ability to find the exact stud length with a Southco to make the fitting extremely snug makes these a far superior choice. Tried to use the skybolts for 8 years, and we were constantly replacing them, as they fall apart after about 500 hours of use. The barrel inset has a very thin clip/spring design which breaks eventually. We change oil every 25 hours at our place, and that’s a real test for cowling fasteners. The Skybolts actually damaged the cowlings due to the inability to adjust them exactly as tight as they need to be, therefore they allow extremely small amounts of movement. We’ve replaced every single fastener with these Southcos and are already very happy with the decision. R/R on cowlings each week takes less than half the time it did with skybolts, and they fit so much tighter! Our cowlings have 5 different stud lengths overall (140-220) so I’d recommend you buy a handful of all the sizes, because as much as we tried to mic the parts, it was finally trial and error that gave us the perfect fits. Each hole is different! Lastly, take a picture of your project and label each fitting with the stud size for future reference. I have a sorting box with 10 of each size plus the accompanying accessories on hand for future needs (down time costs money)

Lisa B Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

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Leslie W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

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Leslie W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-160-20

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Leslie W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

Through very careful fitting of each individual hole, we have found the exact right stud length, and these are way tighter. Its a very positive lock feel when they are installed correctly. The airplanes needed stud lengths of 140, 160, 180, 200 and 220 So be prepared and buy a selection of sizes. Installation has been very simple. Totally recommend and totally wish Id never used the former band fasteners!

Lisa B Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

installed and using them.

Vance D Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

Note that the size was not stamped on the top of the fastener as it has been in the past

Brian S Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-11-140-20

Always very helpful

Cowell A Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-11-220-20

Prior fasteners had size stamped on the head, these do not. You will have to measure them to determine the size

Michael S Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-160-20

Prior fasteners had size stamped on the head, these do not. You will have to measure them to determine the size

Michael S Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

Perfect size, exactly what I was looking for!!

Richard D Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-28-200-16

Same part I have used before. Larger feet and wider head would be an improvement

Power S Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

A little disappointed the size was not stamped on the fastener as my cowel uses 2 different sizes.

Scott M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-200-20

Excellent product and Customer Service!

Joseph H Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

Exactly the parts I needed.

Leon S Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-28-120-16

Excellent

Michael W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

Excellent

Michael W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

just what I ordered

South M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-220-20

Not what I need . I need a Philips flush 180 length southco fastener. I guess I will have to use another supplier as Aircraft Spruce can’t find what I need.

Neil F Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-12-180-16

Aircraft Spruce is a wonderful company I have been using for years . I needed flush Phillips fasteners 85-12-180-16 and I received wing head 82-12-180-16 by mistake. I returned the wing head fasteners and reordered the correct flush Phillips 85-12-180-16. Yesterday I received a package marked 85-12-180-16 with you guessed it wing head 82-12-180-16 in side. Needless to say I will be on the phone to once again reorder.

Neil F Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-12-180-16

Good quality.

Lester D Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

Small but necessary item. Reasonable price.

Lester D Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

Excellent product…as described. Make sure you get the length correct 100 vs 140 and the material zinc plated vs stainless. Plus be sure to get the split washed and retainer springs for installation

Karl M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-11-140-20

As discribed

Tim O Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

As discribed

Tim O Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

As discribed

Tim O Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

The bag said that they had the retainers on them and they didnt

Learn T Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

good product

Remy T Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-28-220-16

a 82-12-260-16 would fit perfectly, 2or3 extra washers will do the fit

Bernd G Verified Purchase

Southco Wing Fstr 82-12-300-16

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-160-20

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-220-20

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-140-20

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

Excellent product

Johnny M Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-200-20

This is the way to go if you need just a few screws now and then.

Henry W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-120-20

Good quality and price!

Henry W Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-180-20

Tragic that there is NOT a full size photo on a graph grid. The fastener delivered had wings was NOT countersunk. Returned the fasteners.

Mike C Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-11-240-20

Worked well Arrived when said

I got the stainless to replace some galvanized that were falling off. Very nice finish.

Perfect fit.

This item was sent as ordered, in the quantity needed and the quality is very good.

Product is fine but Aircraft Spruces online catalog uses one picture for a family of parts which means you have to be careful that you are getting the right part.

disappointed that they removed the length markings on the head

Theodore F Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-19-200-20

Southco subcontractors forgot to put size stamp on face of studs. Slows down your repair work by a factor of 5. God help you if you need to do inventory with mixed stock after a job.

William G Verified Purchase

Southco Fastener 82-28-180-16