WorksheetsAIR 1120 Torque
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Aircraft have different stresses on fasteners than most other industries. What factors can effect fasteners in dynamic environments and require us to be that much more vigilant when we work with fasteners?
Temperature Extremes
Light
Stationary Loads
Controlled Locations
Aircraft have different stresses on fasteners than most other industries. What factors can effect fasteners in dynamic environments and require us to be that much more vigilant when we work with fasteners?
Vibration
Light
Stationary Loads
Exact Settings
Aircraft have different stresses on fasteners than most other industries. What factors can effect fasteners in dynamic environments and require us to be that much more vigilant when we work with fasteners?
Fluctuating Loads
Wet (in water)
Stationary Loads
Controlled Locations
What is actually happening as a fastener gets torqued that is being quantified?
Fastener stretch
Fastener Tightness
Fastener clamp
Material clamp
What are the common units of measure in aviation for torquing fasteners? (More than one correct answer)
Nm = Newton meter
cNm = Centi Newton meter
in. lbs. = inch pounds
cNm = Centi Newton meter
ft. lbs. = foot pounds
What can help with issues of break away torque?
Apply torque in steps
Use smooth movements to apply torque
Reset the fastener to an appropriate position
Use an extension to apply a higher torque setting than required
Click type torque wrenches can be used by placing your hand on any part of the torque wrench to apply torque.
True
False
What statement is true of Fiction Drag Torque?
Must be added to the torque value that is required for the application
Is only for fasteners that are torqued on engines or propellers
Can be calculated using the formula found in the AC 43 13
Is minimal in value and can be omitted when calculating torque values
What are we trying to achieve with a torque wrench?
Proper Clamping Force
Torque
Squeeze
Reduced Friction
Where should you go for torque information if you can't find the torque required for a fastener in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual?
If it's not in the Manual, it's not important
AMM
AC 43.13-1B
Technical Standard Order
When concerning the torque of a fastener, what is the default requirement when assembling?
Clean and dry
Clean and lightly oiled
Dry and lightly oiled
Default is not applicable to self-locking nuts
A cotter pin will not fit into a castle nut that is under tension. What is the accepted practice to align the cotter pin hole so that the cotter pin may be inserted?
Change washers and try again
Drill a new hole for the cotter pin
Tighten below the torque range
Apply 10 percent more torque than specified
