96-910023 – Textron Aviation OEM Engine Mount Bolt
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Overview
The Textron Aviation 96-910023 is a genuine OEM, flight-critical engine mount bolt engineered for specific high-performance Beechcraft aircraft. This is not a standard AN/MS/NAS fastener; it is a proprietary bolt whose design, material composition, and heat treatment are specified directly by Textron's aerospace engineers to handle the unique and immense loads of securing the engine to the airframe. Fabricated from an ultra-high-strength steel alloy, the 96-910023 is designed to withstand a combination of static weight, G-forces, propeller torque, and constant high-frequency vibration, making it one of the most critical pieces of hardware on the aircraft.
Key Features
- Proprietary Engineering Design: A custom-designed component whose specific dimensions, including grip length, shank diameter, and fillet radii, are engineered exclusively for its intended application on the engine mount or firewall structure.
- Ultra High-Strength Steel Alloy: Manufactured from a premium, aircraft-grade steel alloy and heat-treated to achieve an exceptionally high tensile and shear strength, providing the fatigue life and durability required for this flight-critical joint.
- Superior Corrosion Protection: Coated with a high-performance, multi-layer plating system. This finish provides robust protection against corrosion and environmental degradation while preventing hydrogen embrittlement, a critical consideration for high-strength steel fasteners.
- Full Traceability: As a genuine Textron Aviation OEM part, it is supplied with a complete, unbroken chain of traceability back to the original manufacturer. This guarantees its authenticity and conformance to the aircraft's Type Certificate.
- Mandatory Application: The use of this specific proprietary bolt is mandatory for its intended application. Substitution with any other standard or commercial hardware is strictly prohibited and would compromise the safety of the aircraft.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 96-910023
- Component Type: Proprietary, Structural Engine Mount Bolt
- Material: High-Tensile Strength Steel Alloy
- Finish: High-Performance Corrosion-Resistant Plating
- Head Style: Hexagonal (Hex Head)
- Thread Specification: Proprietary (Must be verified against the aircraft parts catalog)
- NDT Requirement: Likely subject to lot-level or 100% Non-Destructive Testing (e.g., Magnetic Particle Inspection) per OEM quality standards.
- Certification: FAA Production Approval
Aircraft Compatibility
The 96-910023 bolt is a highly specific component designed for the engine mounting systems of certain Beechcraft models. Its application is precise and must be verified against the aircraft's Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).
- Primary Aircraft Models:
- Beechcraft King Air B300 (350)
- Beechcraft Bonanza G36
Applications
This proprietary bolt is reserved for one of the most demanding structural connections on the aircraft:
- Engine-to-Airframe Mounting: Serves as the primary fastener securing the engine mount assembly to the firewall or the engine itself to the mount structure. This joint bears the entire static and dynamic load of the powerplant.
- Mandatory Replacement Item: Must be inspected and replaced in strict accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual. These bolts are often subject to life limits or mandatory replacement during engine changes or after specific events like a propeller strike.
Why Choose 96-910023?
The engine mount bolts are the only components connecting the thrust-producing powerplant to the rest of the airframe. The failure of one of these bolts would be catastrophic. The Textron Aviation 96-910023 is an engineered solution, not just a fastener. Its performance is calculated based on specific load paths and material properties. Using a genuine OEM part is the only way to guarantee you are installing a bolt that meets the certified design requirements for strength, fatigue life, and quality control. For a connection this critical, there can be no compromise.
Order Your 96-910023 Engine Mount Bolts Now
Ensure the safety and structural integrity of your aircraft with genuine, fully traceable OEM hardware. Visit Airparts.aero to order your Textron Aviation 96-910023 engine mount bolts today.
SEO-Enhanced Addendum
The 96-910023 engine mount bolt is designed to operate in a joint that experiences a complex combination of forces. It handles the static shear load from the engine's weight, the tensile and compressive loads from G-forces during maneuvering, and the immense torsional loads from propeller torque. Because of this, the bolt is designed to be tightened to a specific, high preload. This preload creates a clamping force on the joint that is greater than the external forces trying to separate or move it, preventing slippage and fretting which are the primary causes of fatigue failure. The bolt's material and heat treatment are optimized to maintain this critical preload without stretching or failing over millions of stress cycles.
Note: This is a flight-critical structural component, often with a specific life limit. It must only be installed where specified by the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual. Installation requires the use of a calibrated torque wrench and a new, corresponding nut and washer, torqued to the precise value and procedure specified in the manual. All maintenance actions involving this part must be documented in the aircraft's permanent records.
