6.5 Flashcards
How can you measure screw thread pitch ?
- Screw thread pitch gauge
Match thread on gauge to thread on screw/bolt and check if alined
Name all 5 classes of fit with threads
Class 1- loose fit
Class 2- free fit
Class 3- medium fit
Class 4- close fit
Class 5- tight fit
Explain a lock washer ?
- Used between joint surface and nut
- Made of steel
- Spring loaded washer which with friction, doesn’t allow vibration to loosen the nut which has been tightened on
What are 3 types of lock washer ?
- spring
- tab
- shakeproof
Explain spring washer ?
- Fitted beneath nut which compresses the spring creating friction when nut is tightened
Explain tab washer ?
- One of the flat sides is bent against the nut and other bent side is places into hole on surface
- Stops vibration loosening bolt
Explain shake proof washer ?
- Spring steel washer
- Tendency for nut to unscrew is prevented by the sharpe sides bitting into underside nut
- Can be repeatedly used
What is the diameter of lock wire measured in ?
1/1000 of an inch
What happens to end of wire once twisted final time ?
End is cut of then wire is bent backwards preventing injury
Where is locking wire used ?
- Used in critical areas where inspection intervals may be in frequent
- Areas prone to vibration
What’s the two locking wire techniques ?
- By hand
- Locking wire pliers
Explain lock plates ?
- Can be used repeatedly
- Secured to adjacent part of structure
Where are pal nuts used ?
Used where frequent load changes tend to loosen nuts
Why is quick release fasteners useful to use on aircraft ?
- They provide vibration resistant joining solution for panels which will repeatedly need removing and attaching using minimal effort.
What is the three common types of quick release fasteners ?
- Dzus
- Airloc
- Camloc
What are the Two types of dzus fasteners ?
- Heavy duty
- Light duty
What’s the difference between the heavy duty and light duty Dzus fastener ?
- Heavy duty fastener has a grommet
Two types of airloc fasteners ?
- Fixed type
- Floating type
What does a Airloc fastener consist of ?
- Stud
- Cross pin
What’s the advantages of a Camloc fastener ?
- used in confined areas
- Vibration resistant
- Connects quickly
What three parts does a quick turn fastener consist of ?
- Stud (male)
- Washer
- Receptacle
What is a pip pin ?
- Non-threaded fastener allowing rapid installation and removal of parts without tooling
What two types are a pip pin available in ?
- Locating pin
- Locking pin
What is a Circlip ?
- Spring clip used for external and internal locking
- Used for retaining seals and bearings
What is used to remove circlip ?
- special pliers
What loads does a taper pin carry ?
Shear
How is a plain taper pin (AN385) held in place ?
- Held by friction in reamed hole
What the difference between the AN385 and AN386 taper pin ?
- AN386 has its small end threaded
Why are roll pins used ?
- To provide locking for a joint where pin in unlikely to be removed
- To lock something Onto shaft or handle
How is a roll pin inserted ?
Pin compresses then when pushed into hole springs out holding securing it against edge of hole
How do you remove roll pin ?
Tap with pin punch
What’s the size of a Clevis pin measured in ?
1/16 inch increments
What’s the purpose of a “key” ?
- Used to align wheels and disc sprockets and gears onto a shaft
What’s the 4 types of keys ?
- Woodruff
- Square key
- Prat and Whitney
- GiB headed
Whats happens to the cross sectional area of a rivet after it has been driven ?
It increases
What head type on a rivet is an AN426
Countersunk
What type of head on a rivet is AN470 ?
Universal