Aircraft Hardware

Question 1

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

Answer 1

The material 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 identified?

Answer 4

By the code markings on the bolt heads.

Question 5

What is the difference between a close tolerance bought at 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

Self locking nuts may not be used when either the bolt or than that 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 values?

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 7×19 stainless steel cable.