AMT 7A-04 LC Reviewer Midterm

What is the most common type of rivet used in aircraft construction?

• A. Blind rivet
• B. Pop rivet
• C. Solid shank rivet
• D. Tubular rivet

What is the usual percentage of transverse pitch relative to the rivet pitch?

• A. 50%
• B. 60%
• C. 75%
• D. 90%

What is the smallest allowable transverse pitch?

• A. 2 rivet diameters
• B. 2.5 rivet diameters
• C. 3 rivet diameters
• D. 3.5 rivet diameters

What is the minimum spacing requirement for countersunk rivets?

• A. 2 times the rivet diameter
• B. 3 times the rivet diameter
• C. 3.5 times the rivet diameter
• D. 4 times the rivet diameter

What is the minimum spacing requirement for protruding head rivets?

• A. 2 times the rivet diameter
• B. 3 times the rivet diameter
• C. 3.5 times the rivet diameter
• D. 4 times the rivet diameter

What is the minimum spacing requirement for flush head rivets?

• A. 2 times the rivet diameter
• B. 3 times the rivet diameter
• C. 3.5 times the rivet diameter
• D. 4 times the rivet diameter

What is edge distance also called by some manufacturers?

• A. Edge line
• B. Edge margin
• C. Edge boundary
• D. Edge space

Why are solid shank rivets faster to install than bolts and nuts?

• A. They do not require any tools
• B. They adapt well to automatic, high-speed installation tools
• C. They are larger in size
• D. They require less precision

What is a major limitation of using rivets in certain applications?

• A. High cost
• B. Difficulty in installation
• C. Low tensile strength relative to shear strength
• D. Lack of availability

Which of the following is a head shape of a solid shank rivet?

• A. Hex head
• B. Flat head
• C. Square head
• D. T-head