Black Oxide Fractional Extended Length Aircraft Drill Bit, 3/16" - Vermont American

The Vermont American 13162 Black Oxide Fractional Extended Length Aircraft Drill Bit, 3/16", is designed for professional technicians requiring precise drilling in challenging, confined, or deep access areas. This extended-length bit delivers stable, controlled performance across a range of metals and shop materials, providing the essential reach where standard jobber bits cannot, and ensuring accurate hole placement for critical automotive, fleet, and industrial tasks.

Key Features

• Extended Aircraft Length: Provides critical extra reach for navigating frames, brackets, crossmembers, and firewalls, enabling access to recessed components without obstruction.
• Black Oxide Finish: Reduces friction and heat buildup during drilling, facilitating efficient chip evacuation and offering enhanced corrosion resistance for prolonged tool life in demanding shop environments.
• Precision 3/16" Diameter: Ensures consistent, tight hole size control, vital for correct fastener, rivet, and hardware fitment in professional assembly and repair.
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Engineered for common automotive metals like mild steel, aluminum, and sheet stainless steel (with appropriate speeds and lubrication), and suitable for plastics, composites, and various woods.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed to resist flex and "walking," promoting straight and true holes even when drilling through stacked materials and structural components.

Applications

This 3/16" extended length aircraft bit is a versatile tool for bracket installation, accurate line and harness routing, and custom fabrication on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty equipment. It is particularly effective for chassis work, body and panel repair, undercarriage and frame modifications, and drilling in confined engine bay or firewall locations. In industrial settings, it provides reliable performance in fixtures, guards, structural steel, and general metal fabrication where precise hole placement and extended reach are paramount.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 13162
• Type: Fractional Extended Length Aircraft Drill Bit
• Diameter: 3/16"
• Finish: Black Oxide