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Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

$0.20/Piece
Part# 12-05539
MFR Model# A5

Overview

The Zenith blind rivets are made from quality alloys, and are batch tested by Zenith Aircraft Company for shear strength before being shipped.

These rivets are corrosion resistant, and the stem becomes locked in after being set. Also, not many different lengths are required for different diameters or thicknesses. In the Assembly Instructions, they are designated as A4 (1/8) and A5 (5/32).

They have a design shear strength of 130 lbs. and 220 lbs. respectively. Use only Zenith rivets supplied with the kit.

Zenith Aircraft Company has developed a unique process for setting blind rivets, which requires custom rivet heads. The process uses flush-type rivets, where the flush rivet head is formed into a domed-head by the riveting process. This provides an permanent tight finish to all set rivets. To accomplish this, the riveter heads must be ground (machined) with a concave dome (see diagram). Only 1/8" (A4) and 5/32" (A5) rivets are required to assemble the kit.

Zenair blind rivets for the ZENAIR Riveting System
ZENAIR blind (or pulled) rivets have been used to construct the all-metal Chris Heintz designs since the 1970s, and make riveting a quick and easy process! The ZENAIR riveting system forms the rivet head as the blind rivet is pulled, providing a low profile dome finish and high shear strength. Fast installation, simple tools and low cost make this a popular riveting system with homebuilders!
   
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Reviews

Same rivets used in my kit aircraft. $0.02 more expensive per rivet than Zenith, but saved on shipping by combining with other items.

Stuart C Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

October 16, 2024

I needed these to finish my Zenith CH-750 and they are exactly the same as those that came in the original kit.

Jeffrey T Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

April 27, 2024

Michael B Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

October 24, 2023

Excellent

Mark E Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

August 15, 2023

a ok

Dennis L Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

July 19, 2023

Good

Andrew R Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

March 3, 2023

Another Aircraft Spruce excellent product. Thank you.

Pw S Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

September 7, 2022

Good product.

Boyd E Verified Purchase

Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32

June 17, 2021

Glad these are made available, Paypal, Canada Post fast easy and good shipping price from Spruce!

Mark S
August 31, 2020

Rivets are great. used them in a zenith as per the plans and are perfect. A&S service was awesome.

Leo
July 6, 2020

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Are these Zenair blind rivets made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel?

These are made of 6061T6 aluminum.

Q: Are these the same rivets as avex?

Yes. Per they vendor they are Avex rivets. Avex is a large rivet manufacturer, and these Avex rivets were specifically selected by Zenith. I'm not sure what Avex model/part number they use.

Q: Do they have countersunk heads?

Yes these are countersunk.

Q: which ones are the 1/8 ....#30 rivets ?

12-05538 would be the 1/8 inch rivet.

Q: What is the angle of the counter sink heads?

Per Vendor: We just use a flat head to pull the A3 rivets and not a countersunk head. The A3s are used for the nutplates and will be a flush rivet.

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