Aircraft hardware

Question 1

What is indicated by the markings on the heads of solid shank rivets?

Answer 1

The material that they are made of, and indirectly, their strength

Question 2

How can you keep heat treated aluminum alloy rivets soft enough to install after the quenching process?

Answer 2

If the rivets are stored in a freezer they will remain soft for several days.

Question 3

What is the grip length of a bolt?

Answer 3

The length of the unthreaded portion

Question 4

In what way are AN standard steel bolts indentified?

Answer 4

By the code markings on the bolt heads

Question 5

What is the difference between a close tolerance bold and a general purpose bolt?

Answer 5

Close tolerance bolts are machined to more accurate dimensions.

Question 6

For what types of applications are self-locking nuts not allowed?

Answer 6

When either the bolt or the nut is subject to rotation.

Question 7

If the maintenance procedures do not specify a torque value for a bolt or nut, how can you determine the proper value?

Answer 7

Consult a standard torque table such as found in AC 43-13-1B

Question 8

What is the most commonly used type of aircraft control cable?

Answer 8

extra flexible 7 x19 stainless steel cable