Tools And Hardware Flashcards
Why was The tool control program established?
To reduce FOD related mishaps
What is essential for a mechanic not only have the right tool for a job?
Must have also had to use the right tool for the job
What tools are not suitable for etching identification information required under the tool control program?
Drillbits (too hard), jewelers screwdrivers (too small), and a beryllium hand tool (dust is hazardous to personnel)
How are tool pouch is considered under the tool control program?
As tool containers
What must all tool containers have as part of their inventory under the tool control program?
A lock and key
What instruction gives a complete description of a different tools and their use?
Tools and their use, NAVEDTRA 10085
What is the purpose for the tool control program?
It is intended to ensure tool accountability both before and after following the performance of an aircraft related maintenance task
Who is responsible for developing an insurance plan of a tool plan for each type of aircraft and engine?
NAVAIRSYSCOM
Who is required to implement each TCP after it has been formulated and released?
Aircraft controlling custodians (ACC)
Who prepares a local command maintenance instruction (MI) to assign the responsibilities for the TCP?
Each local command, ship, and squadron.
Who is responsible for ensuring that tools are procured and issued on a controlled basis?
The material control officer
What does the container exterior identify?
The workcenter, tool container number, and organization
How was each tool in the container position?
It will be silhouetted against a contrasting background; those containers not silhouetted will contained a diagram of the location
What instruction outlines the policies and producers for control of hand tools?
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2
What must be done if you need more tools than tool containers contain?
Tool tags may be used to check out additional tools
When do you note the number of the tool container on copy 1 of the VIDS/MAF?
Upon the assignment and should be placed to the left of the “accumulated work hours” section
When are inventories preformed?
Before a shift change, when work stoppage occurs, and after maintenance has been completed
When does the work center supervisor sign the VIDS/MAF?
After you account for all tools and complete all maintenance actions
What is the procedure if the tool cannot be located?
Notify maintenance control to ensure that the aircraft or equipment is not released and if the tool cannot be located the person doing the investigation will sign a lost tool statement and the VIDS/MAF
How do you hold a hammer properly?
Hold the handle near the end with your fingers underneath and your thumb along the side or on top of handle; your thumb should rest on the handle and never overlap your fingers
How is the hammer head tightened?
By driving a wedge in the end of the handle
Why is it permissible to strike a punch or chisel directly with the ball-peen hammer?
Because the steel in the heads of punched and chisels are slightly softer than that o the hammerhead
What is sometimes referred to as a machinist’s hammer and is useful for striking areas that are too small for the face to enter?
The ball peen hammer
What size ball peen hammer is used for most work?
A 1 1/2 pound or a 12oz hammer
What is a mallet?
A soft-faced hammer made with brass, lead, tightly rolled strips of rawhide, and plastic heads
What is used for straightening thin sheet ducting or when clamps?
A plastic mallet
How are sockets identified?
It has an opening cut in one end to fit a drive on a detachable handle, the handle drive is usually square and on the other end of the socket is a 6-point or 12-point opening
Where do you use the 6-point socket?
With nuts made of stainless steel
What are the two factors sockets are classified for size according to?
One is the drive size or a square opening, which fits on the square drive of the handle; the other is the size of opening in the opposite end
What tool has a reversing lever the operates a pawl (or dog) inside the head of the tool?
The Rachel handle
Which tool will help remove the nuts in a hurry?
The speed handle
How does the box-end wrench fit?
Completely around the nut or bolt head
What is the advantage of the 12-point construction?
The wrench will operate between obstructions where space for the swing angle is limited