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I hope that the techs give an extra tug on the wrench "just to be sure" when they are tightening those two bolts back on like I do when putting the lug nuts bac

• js2 4y ago
  They are undoubtedly using a torque wrench, and so should you. Opinions differ one whether to use anti-seize compound: https://www.rtsauto.com/should-you-put-anti-seize-on-your-lug-nuts-or-wheel-bolts/ https://www.rtsauto.com/should-you-put-anti-seize-on-your-lu...
  • dogma1138 4y ago
    They have a hydraulic jig that does everything the bolts need to be torqued to 600 foot-pounds you aren’t getting that done with hand tools.
    • CobaltFire 4y ago
      We do 600+ foot-pounds by hand on H-60's. It's not fun but it doesn't require a hydraulic jig. It requires a specific (long) wrench and a guy who can brace. If you can deadlift 200lbs you could do it. The jig is likely to speed up the process and prevent fatigue; doing that torque 16 times per wing would get exhausting.
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• dogma1138 4y ago
  I was a bit incorrect on the total number of bolts it’s two bolts per strut and there are 8 struts in total. https://media.defense.gov/2013/Nov/27/2000892775/-1/-1/0/131118-F-QI259-008.JPG https://media.defense.gov/2013/Nov/27/2000892775/-1/-1/0/131... “…each wing possesses 16 wing attach bolts.”
• CobaltFire 4y ago
  This is a common misconception. Once you hit the rated torque you NEVER do an "extra click" or anything else. That increases the applied torque beyond rated, and can (has) had disastrous consequences by weakening the bolts and/or the material the bolts are seated against. Source: career Naval Aviation Maintainer, QA on F/A-18's and H-60's, etc.