Afab 115 midterm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does the capability of an aircraft to withstand aerodynamic loads depend on? - ANS The strength of thousands of fasteners What does the strength of aircraft fasteners depend on? - ANS The technician who drills and prepares the holes in which the fasteners are installed What is an important responsibility of a technician? - ANS Identifying and applying specifications within acceptable tolerance What is fundamental for good joint performance and durability? - ANS...

hen installing straight pin fasteners such as Hi-Loks, Eddie bolts, and Jo-Bolts what do you need ?-Answer exact hole dimensions to produce required strength of the joint when are Taper pins used on an aircraft-Answer only to be used for joints subject to shear loads and where absence of play is essential. Can you shave an Eddie pin to achieve aerodynamic flushness-Answer it is never acceptable when installing Eddie pins-Answer pin must be seated into hole using proper punch not by pulling...

When installing Eddie pins, you should never...-Answer pull the pin into the hole with the Eddie nut, the pins must be seated into the hole using the proper punch. What can interfere with the proper installation of Eddie nuts?-Answer Excessive amounts of sealant when is Shaving of a flush Eddie pin fastener to achieve aerodynamic flushness acceptable?- Answer never