AM.I.E.K4
KnowledgeHardware commonly used in aircraft (e.g., bolts, nuts, screws, pins, washers, turnlock fasteners, cables, cable fittings, and rigid line couplings).
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- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Push-Pull Tube Linkage › Safetying Methods
Safetying Methods To ensure fasteners do not separate from their nuts or holding ends, various safetying methods are used in aircraft from heavy aircraft to gliders to recreational aircraft. Safetying is the process of securing all aircraft, bolts, nuts, screws ... pins, and other fasteners so that they do not work loose due to of safetying equipment on an aircraft is necessary to perform maintenance and inspection. Figure 7-69. Types of terminal fittings. There are various methods of safetying aircraft…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Aircraft Hardware
Aircraft Hardware Aircraft hardware is the term used to describe the various types of fasteners and miscellaneous small items used in the manufacture and repair of aircraft. The importance of aircraft hardware is often overlooked because of its small size ... however, the safe and efficient operation of any aircraft is greatly dependent upon the correct selection and use of aircraft hardware. An aircraft, even though made of the best materials and strongest parts, would be of doubtful value unless those…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Hardware › Threaded Fasteners
Threaded Fasteners Various types of fastening devices allow quick dismantling or replacement of aircraft parts that must be taken apart and put back together at frequent intervals. Riveting or welding these parts each time they are serviced would soon weaken ... ruin the joint. Furthermore, some joints require greater tensile strength and stiffness than rivets can provide. Bolts and screws are two types of fastening devices that give the required security of attachment and rigidity. Generally, bolts are used where great…