1. A mounting rail system for a console of an aircraft, the mounting rail system comprising:a mounting rail comprising:
a plurality of holes configured to receive fasteners; and
a track comprising two beveled faces, wherein the track opens substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of holes;
a pyramidal nut configured to fit within the track and comprising two beveled faces that align with the two beveled faces of the track; and
a mounting bracket configured to be secured to the mounting rail via a fastener that attaches to the pyramidal nut substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of holes.