AMS 261, Metals - Unit 4 Exam Questions With Correct Answers

AMS 261, Metals - Unit 4 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers


Blind Rivet - ANSWER Rivet that can be installed with access to only one side of a
structure




Where are blind rivets NOT used? - ANSWER • Attachment fittings

• Control hinge brackets

• Landing gear fittings

• High vibration areas

• Tension loads




3 common manufacturers of blind rivets: - ANSWER • Cherry

• Huck

• Olymic




3 parts of a blind rivet: - ANSWER • Head/Shank

• Mandrel (Pin)

• Grip




What increments are the diameters and grip lengths measured in for blind rivets: -
ANSWER Diameter: 1/32"

, Grip length: 1/16"




3 types of blind rivets: - ANSWER • Pull-Thru

• Friction Lock

• Mechanical Lock




Pull-Thru blind rivet characteristics: - ANSWER • 2 piece

• Nonstructural




2 common uses for Pull-Thru blind rivets: - ANSWER • Data plates

• Tack rivets




How to remove Pull-Thru blind rivets: - ANSWER 1) Drill and break off head

2) Tap out sleeve

3) Remove drilled sleeve




Friction-Lock blind rivet characteristics: - ANSWER • 2 piece

• May be used in secondary structures

• Locks in place through friction

• More strength than Pull-Thru