Maricopa Community Colleges  AIR184   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AIR184 20056-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Torque Wrench/Shield Termination Overview
Overview of torque wrench and shield termination on aircraft. Covers torque wrench materials, adjustments, and usage. Shield termination procedures, installations, pigtails and performance also covered.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AIR184   20056-20086 Torque Wrench/Shield Termination Overview
1. Identify and describe torque wrench materials. (I)
2. Differentiate between range and value adjustments. (II)
3. Use a torque wrench to apply specified tension to fasteners. (III)
4. Identify shield termination specifications. (IV)
5. Perform pigtail installation. (V)
6. Practice shield termination procedures. (VI)
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AIR184   20056-20086 Torque Wrench/Shield Termination Overview
    I. Torque Overview
        A. Definition
        B. Tools
        C. Safety
        D. Usage
        E. Torque Wrench Setting
          1. Conditioning
          2. Indicators
        F. Nominal Value
        G. Alternate Tooling
      II. Torque Wrench Types
          A. Ratchet/Fix Square Drive
          B. Pre-Set
          C. Flex Beam
          D. Dial Indicating
        III. Torque Wrench Usage
            A. General Operation
            B. Maintenance
            C. Fastener Torquing Techniques
            D. Specific Operations
              1. Break Through Methods
              2. Preload Indicating Washer Concerns
              3. Castellated Nuts
              4. Shanked Bolts
              5. Alternate Tooling
              6. Torque Stripe Application
          IV. Shield Termination Specifications
              A. Specification Location
              B. Specification Interpretation
              C. Termination Material Specifications
                1. Tool Usage
                2. Wire Considerations
                3. Layer Removal
                4. Solder Sleeve Parts
            V. Pigtail Installation
                A. Pigtail Specifications
                  1. Length
                  2. Position
                  3. Color
                  4. Wire Gauge
                B. Pigtail Gathering Procedures
                C. Self-Installed Pigtails
                D. Inspection Criteria
              VI. Shield Termination Performance
                  A. Sleeve Installation
                    1. Sleeve Selection
                    2. Positioning Procedures
                    3. Shrinking Procedures
                  B. Installation Issues
                    1. Overheating
                    2. Solder Flow
                    3. Burnt Sleeves
                  C. Inspection Criteria
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