AMS 261, METALS - UNIT 4 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AMS 261, METALS - UNIT 4 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



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




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


• Control hinge brackets


• Landing gear fittings


• High vibration areas


• Tension loads




3 common manufacturers of blind rivets: - ANS • Cherry


• Huck


• Olymic




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


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, • Mandrel (Pin)


• Grip




What increments are the diameters and grip lengths measured in for blind rivets: -

ANS Diameter: 1/32"


Grip length: 1/16"




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


• Friction Lock


• Mechanical Lock




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


• Nonstructural




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


• Tack rivets




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