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KnowledgeTorquing tools, principles, and procedures.
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- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Torque Wrenches
Torque Wrenches The three most commonly used torque wrenches are the flexible beam, rigid frame, and the ratchet types. [Figure 7-33] When using the flexible beam and the rigid frame torque wrenches, the torque value is read visually ... bolt in a clockwise direction with a smooth, steady motion. (A fast or jerky motion results in an improperly torqued unit.) When the applied torque reaches the torque value indicated on the handle setting, the handle automatically releases or “breaks…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Torque Tables
Torque Tables Use the standard torque table as a guide in tightening nuts, studs, bolts, and screws whenever specific torque values are not called out in maintenance procedures. The following rules apply for correct use of the torque table: [Figure ... space considerations make it necessary to tighten by rotating the bolt head, approach the high side of the indicated torque range. Do not exceed the maximum allowable torque value. 4. Maximum torque ranges should be used only when materials…
- Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Layup Materials › Support Tooling & Molds
Support Tooling & Molds Certain repairs require tools to support the part and/or maintain surface contour during cure. A variety of materials can be used to manufacture these tools. The type of material depends on the type of repair, cure temperature ... whether it is a temporary or permanent tool. Support tooling is necessary for oven and autoclave cure due to the high cure temperature. The parts deform if support tooling is not used. There are many types of tooling material available…