6.5 Fastners Flashcards
What is a thread formed on a cylinder known as
A straight or parallel thread
When a thread is cut in a clockwise direction what is it known as
A right hand thread
When a thread is cut anti clockwise what is it known as
Left hand thread
What were the main threads in Britain and America.
- British Standard (BS) and British Association (BA)
- American National (AN)
What did the American and British threads get replaced with
Unified threads
What are the 3 main British thread forms
- (BSW) British standard course thread
- (BSF) The finer version of the whiteorth
- (BSP) Another fine example of the whiteorth
What are BA threads used for
Fine pitch used for sizes below 1/4 inch diameter only
47.5°
What is the definition of a bolt
It is tightened with a nut
How much of a threat should be protruding though a bolt when tightened
At least 1/32 of an inch or one full chamfer
What should the grip length of a bolt be equal to
The thickness of the material
What is the maximum amount of washers allowed to adjust grip length
3
What are the 4 types of stud available
Standard
Waisted
Shouldered
Stepped
What is the most widely used stud
Standard or plain
When are waisted studs used
Used where strength has to be retained but weight saving is required
When are stepped studs required
To provide a stronger anchorage than plain studs when they are being inserted in to soft material
When are shouldered studs used
Where maximum rigidity is required against lateral stresses
What are the 3 methods of inserting studs
- Stud box
- Stud insertion tool
- Lock nuts
Why are the two main methods of stud removal
- Filed flats
- Ezi outs
When are self tapping screws used
To secure thin gauge sheet metal parts when nuts and bolts are impractical or too expensive
What are the 4 main categories of nuts
- Non self locking nuts
- Locking nuts
- High temp self locking nuts
- Low temp self locking nuts
When must shear castle nuts be used
Used only for shear loads on clevis bolts
What would a castle nut be used for
Designed to fit on standard airframe bolts and designed to take shear or tensile loads
Where must a slotted engine nut only be used
Only on engines, they are not approved to be used on airframe
Where would wing nuts be used
Mainly used on hose clamps and battery connections. Normally tightened by fingers
What is important to remember about nylock stiffnuts
Low temp only
What characteristics make up an oddie stiffnut
6 springy tongues that spring inwards
What are the difference between aerotight and philidas
Aerotight - slot through the bolt
Philidas - a groove around the bolt
When would anchor nuts be used
When a slight range of movement is needed
What temperatures would high temp self locking nuts be used
When temperatures exceed 120°c
All metal and usually made from cres, steel alloy, cres silver plated
When would low temp self locking nuts be used
Where temperatures will not exceed 121°c
When should you not reuse nylon lock nuts
If they can be done up finger tight
What sort of tolerance across its flats does a helicoil inset have
0.0005mm
What is the purpose of a helicoil.
To protect the threads of a soft threaded material a helicoil insert can be inserted. And for stripped threads
What are the two types of helicoil insert available
- The standard type provides a free running thread
- The screw lock type provides a resilient internal locking thread
In ordinary thread assemblies how much of the load does the first thread take
45-50% of the total load
On a helicoil insert how much load distribution does the first thread take
A helicoil insert assures that load distribution throughout the entire length of the thread
How much of a thread runout is required when inserting a helicoil
The hole for the insert should be drilled to the diameter and depth specified in tables supplied by the manufacturer, the depth being calculated from the fitted length of the insert, plus the thread runout, plus half a pitch gap at each end of the insert
When a helicoil is inserted, unless specified otherwise, how far should the outer coil be below the surface of the component
At least half a pitch
How would the tang of a helicoil insert be removed
The insertion key is used as a punch
On a blind hole, long round nose pliers are required to bend the tang backwards and forwards until it fractures
When and how would a helicoil insert be removed
Under normal circumstances, particularly when fitting instructions are been carefully carried out he removal of inserts should be unnecessary. However if the insert has to be removed due to damage or wear, this can be done by bending the top coil inwards to form a rough tang and wound out using the insertion tool or pair of pliers
What is safetying with regard to fasteners
Safetying is the process of securing all aircraft bolts, nuts, screws and pins so they do not work loose due to vibration
What are the most common ways of safetying on aircraft
- Wire locking
- Cotter pins (split pins)
- Lock washers
- Locking plates
- Snap rings
- Self locking nuts
What are the two wirelocking methods used on aircraft
Single or double twist
What is the most common way of wire locking
Double twist