You are required to carry out a torque loading.

Describe the procedure including all checks

and tests to be carried out.

Introduction : The purpose of torque loading is to make sure the correct and efficient clamping
together of two surfaces. This prevents over-stressing, distortion, and shearing of bolts, studs, nuts etc.
The majority of bolts, nuts and unions on aircraft are subject to a standard torque loading. Special bolts
are subjected to torque loading, which are specified in the aircraft maintenance manual. There will be a
range for the torque value in most cases. Torque load values are normally determined by friction, type
of thread, material, lubrication and finish of the surfaces of the fasteners.

Core/Body : Under tightening of screw fasteners may result in lack of firmness between the separate
parts of the assembly causing fretting corrosion due to relative movement, and early failure of a
component may occur through fatigue or mechanical breakdown.

Formula
Torque = Force x Length

Conversely, over-tightening is likely to cause immediate failure of the bolts, distortion of one or more
parts of the assembly leading to eventual failure, or to stress corrosion, or cracking this will result by
the high stressed areas cause by over torque.

Due to the varying effects of friction under different conditions of assembly it is important that torque
be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The pre-load applied to a fastener at a
specified lubricated torque would be considerably higher than if the same torque were applied dry.

Procedure :
Clean, and lubricate the threads (if instructed on AMM) and mating surfaces of nut, bolt and
washer.
Tighten the nut to half the specified torque value.
Loosen the nut then finally re-tighten to the specified torque value.
When the torque-loaded fastener is to be secured by means of a split pin or lock wire, tighten
first to the low side of the torque range.
If necessary, tighten the fastener so that the next slot aligns with the hole, ensuring that the
maximum torque is not exceeded.
If the maximum torque is reached and the slot in the nut does not line up with the hole in the
bolt, the nut and/or washer must be changed.
Conclusion : Before even start to use torque wrench make sure All torque wrenches that are used on
aircraft are regularly inspected, tested and calibrated by a facility equipped to do so. If the serviceable
tag indicates as expired. DO NOT USE THE TOOL.

KEY POINTS :

1. Failures occurs when over tightening screws & bolts.

2. Formula
3. Procedures for torque loading.
4. Conclusion.