Update: I quit rushing final torque on avionics mounts.

Found a couple bolts that were way too loose after a quick job. Taking those extra minutes has prevented any issues since.

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max_rivera7mo ago

Ever check with witness marks after you think you're done? That quick visual once-over has caught loose hardware for me more times than I can count lol. It's a few seconds that saves a ton of time later.

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tessalewis7mo ago

Did a witness mark ever fail you at the worst time?

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adams.joel7mo ago

Heard about a buddy who thought he was done with a bike repair, skipped the witness mark check. Next thing, his front wheel came loose on a downhill ride, total nightmare. I mean, that's exactly what @tessalewis was getting at with fails at the worst time, right? Makes you see those few seconds really do matter. Idk, maybe it's just me but seeing that happen to someone else sticks with you.

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