07-C105 – Stainless Steel Exterior Trim Screw Kit Fits Cessna 172/172RG 1967 and up – 450 Pcs
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Overview
The 07-C105 is a comprehensive, high-quality stainless steel exterior screw kit, specifically curated to replace nearly every external airframe screw on Cessna 172 and 172RG models from 1967 and newer. This 450-piece kit is an essential upgrade for aircraft owners and maintenance facilities, providing a durable and corrosion-proof solution to the common problem of rusted, stripped, and unsightly plated steel screws. Each screw in this kit is fabricated from premium, aerospace-grade stainless steel, ensuring a long-lasting, brilliant finish that enhances the aircraft's appearance and protects the integrity of its panels and fairings.
Key Features
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: All 450 screws are made from high-grade stainless steel. This material offers inherent, lifelong resistance to rust and corrosion, eliminating the problem of paint bubbles, rust streaks, and seized screws common with original cadmium-plated steel hardware.
- Comprehensive & Organized: This meticulously organized kit includes all necessary screw types and sizes for a complete exterior replacement. It contains a wide variety of Phillips pan head and 100° countersunk (flush-mount) screws, taking the guesswork out of finding the correct fastener for each location.
- Enhanced Aesthetics & Value: Replacing old, corroded screws with polished stainless steel provides an immediate and dramatic improvement to the aircraft's appearance, restoring a factory-new look and enhancing its resale value.
- Increased Durability: Stainless steel is significantly more durable than the soft steel of original plated screws, offering greater resistance to stripping of the Phillips-head recess during installation and removal.
- Perfect Fitment: Each screw type is guaranteed to be the correct size, thread pitch, and head style for its intended location on the airframe, ensuring a perfect, professional fit.
Technical Specifications
- Kit Part Number: 07-C105
- Component Type: Exterior Airframe Screw Replacement Kit
- Piece Count: Approximately 450
- Material: Aerospace-Grade Stainless Steel
- Screw Types Included: Phillips Pan Head & 100° Countersunk (Flush) Head
- Sizes Included: Various #6 and #8 diameter screws in multiple lengths.
Aircraft Compatibility
This kit is specifically designed and curated for the external fastening points on later-model Cessna 172 and 172RG aircraft.
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Primary Aircraft Models:
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk (1967 models and newer)
- Cessna 172RG Cutlass
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Covered Components (Examples):
- Wing and Tail Root Fairings
- Wing Strut Fairings
- Inspection Panels & Access Plates
- Fuel Tank Covers
- Window Trim & Moldings
Applications
The 07-C105 kit is the ideal solution for several maintenance and restoration scenarios:
- Aircraft Restoration & Repainting: The perfect finishing touch for a new paint job, ensuring that corroded screws do not ruin the fresh finish.
- Annual & Major Inspections: Provides an efficient way to replace all corroded or stripped screws identified during an inspection.
- Corrosion Prevention: A proactive upgrade to prevent future corrosion issues and protect the underlying aluminum skins from damage caused by dissimilar metal corrosion with old steel screws.
Why Choose 07-C105?
Tracking down dozens of individual screw part numbers from a parts catalog is a time-consuming and often frustrating process. This comprehensive kit eliminates that hassle, providing every necessary exterior screw in one organized package. The upgrade to stainless steel is more than just cosmetic; it is a long-term investment in the durability and protection of your airframe. It simplifies future maintenance by providing clean, strong, and corrosion-free fasteners that can be easily removed and reinstalled without stripping.
Order Your 07-C105 Screw Kit Now
Enhance the value, appearance, and durability of your aircraft with a complete stainless steel screw upgrade. Visit Airparts.aero to order your 07-C105 Cessna 172 exterior screw kit today.
The transition from original cadmium-plated carbon steel screws to the stainless steel fasteners found in the 07-C105 kit provides a significant material advantage. The original screws rely on a thin plating for corrosion protection, which is easily scratched during installation or degrades over time, exposing the carbon steel base to the elements and causing rust. Stainless steel's corrosion resistance is inherent to the alloy itself, provided by a high chromium content that forms a passive, self-healing oxide layer on the surface. This ensures that even if the screw head is scratched, it will not rust or promote galvanic corrosion with the surrounding aluminum skin, thereby protecting the structural integrity and finish of the aircraft for decades.
Note: Installation should be performed by a certified A&P mechanic or properly supervised owner/operator. Always use the correct size Phillips driver bit to prevent stripping the recess. To prevent galling of the stainless steel threads, especially when installing into new nutplates, the use of a small amount of anti-seize compound is recommended. Ensure that the correct head style (pan or flush) is used in the appropriate location.
