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Engine Cowling Tool Making Closing Cowling Easy B-727 & Dc-9 For Example on 2040-parts.com

US $20.00
Location:

Valley Stream, New York, United States

Valley Stream, New York, United States
Custom like new made by a now retired Aircraft tech Works Great in closing hook and loop (latch) engine cowlings! Tool is 11-3/8" long x 1/2" square steel with a 2" x 1-1/4" aluminum knocker on the end.
Brand:custom Country/Region of Manufacture:United States Warranty:No

Aircraft cowling closing tool

For sale is a custom made cowling tool; an aircraft mechanic’s (technician) special tool, to enable  easy closing heavy cowling halves on tail mounted JT8D engines  found on Boeing 727’s, B-717’s and Douglas MD-80's, DC-9’s. The loop is attached to the hook and the notch is attached to the loop on the cowling. The bar is then lifted cranking the two cowling

 halves together enabling the tech to easily connect adjacent latch hooks to their loops. This aircraft cowling tool was designed by an aircraft tech to work on the for mentioned aircraft and may work on other similar engine cowlings, found on Airbus, Gulf Stream , etc. that employ the hook and loop type latches. If you ever closed these heavy engine cowlings this tool is a back-saver  and makes closing these cowlings a one-man operation: is a real back saver! The photographs are of the tool at auction.
Specifications: 

Overall Length:  11-3/8”

Steel Bar:   1/2” square

Hammer end: 2”x 1-1/4” (Aluminum)

Weight:     1 pound

 

MAKES CLOSING ENGINE COWLINGS WITH HOOK AND LOOP LATCHES A ONE MAN JOB!

 I only accept payment by PayPal will ship in a day or two. When paid by E-check, it must be cleared by PayPaI before I ship.  I only ship to the address listed in PayPal, so be sure it is correct.  I do not warranty this item other than described above.

  International sales: On a successful bid, I will invoice the additional cost to ship to none United States addresses. The purchaser will pay any tariffs and taxes levied by their customs.                                  

Any questions you might have Please ask prior to bidding. Thank you.

 Thank you for looking and bidding!

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