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Nut plates vs Rivet Nuts?

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SamP

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Is there a reason to use one or the other? One thought I had was that rivet nuts would leave a small gap since they typically a "proud." However, I've found rivet nuts that can fit in countersunk holes, allowing for a flush mating.
 
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