MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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3. Torques
NOTE: When a specific torque is not provided in the maintenance instructions contained in this
maintenance manual, use the standard torque patterns shown in table 201 respectively
the special torques in table 202.
A. A correct torque application is very important. Undertorque can result in unnecessary wear of
nuts and bolts, as well as the parts they secure. Overtorque can cause failure of a bolt or nut due
to the overstressing of the threaded areas. Uneven or additional loads that are applied to the
assembly may result in wear or premature failure. To ensure that correct torque is applied,
observe the following:
(1) Be sure that the torque applied is for the size of the bolt shank and not the wrench size.
(2) Calibrate the torque wrench at least once a year, or immediately after it has been misused or
dropped, to ensure continued accuracy.
(3) Be sure that bolt and nut threads are clean and dry, unless otherwise specified by the
manufacturer.
(4) Run the nut down to near contact with the washer or bearing surface and check the friction
drag torque required to turn the nut. Whenever possible, apply the torque to the nut and not
the bolt. This will reduce rotation of the bolt in the hole and reduce wear.
(5) Add the friction drag torque to the desired torque. This is referred to as "final torque," which
should register on the indicator or setting for a snap-over type torque wrench.
(6) Apply a smooth even pull when applying torque pressure. If rattling or a jerking motion
occurs during final torque, turn back the nut and retorque.
(7) Many uses of bolts in aircraft/engines require stretch checks prior to reuse. This requirement
is due primarily to bolt stretching caused by overtorquing.
(8) When installing a castle nut, start alignment with the cotter pin hole at the minimum
recommended torque plus friction drag torque.
(9) Do not exceed the maximum torque plus the friction drag. If the hole and nut castellation do
not align, change washer or nut and try again. Exceeding the maximum recommended
torque is not recommended.
(10) When torque is applied to bolt heads or cap screws, apply the recommended torque plus
friction drag torque.
(11) If special adapters are used which will change the effective length of the torque wrench, the
final torque indication or wrench setting must be adjusted accordingly. Determine the
torque wrench indication or setting with adapter installed as shown in figure 2.
B. Table 201/202 shows the recommended torque to be used when the manufacturer does not supply
a specific torque for maintenance procedures.
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