Un-Cole-a (?),
Mine were truly aircraft surplus, and a 1/4 inch diameter x 1.25 long,
were the higher strength variety. Not warning flag holders. Which were
probably chrome molybdenum steel anyway. No material, heat treat, or
alloy on the loose bin of parts, though.
Many sources on Google. Here is one "T" handle that is more specific,
available in Carbon ($14.87 ea.) or Stainless steel ($18.30 ea):
Check for style and cost:
http://www.jergensinc.com/pin_select.aspx?ms=en&style_ID=100&dia=0.25&grip=1.25
<http://www.jergensinc.com/pin_select.aspx?ms=en&style_ID=100&dia=0.25&grip=1.25>
There are others available, and other sources
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
un-cole-a@juno.com wrote:
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> I used to be Flight Engineer on the C-141 Starlifter and they used
> these pins often, there were different strength pins for different
> applications. That is why I was questioning the strength on the pins,
> some of the pins we used just held the veriest caution flags on the
> aircraft while others held down items which needed a high strength pin
> application.
> I like the idea of the pins just needed clarification on strength.
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