Activity

1. Differentiate solid shank rivets to special blind rivets. (You have 10 minutes to
complete this task.)
Two of the major types of rivets used in the aircraft are the common solid shank
type, which must be driven using a bucking bar, and the special (blind) rivets, which
may be installed where it is impossible to use a bucking bar. Solid shank rivets are
generally used in repair work.
2. Reading rivet part number. (You have 30 minutes to complete this task.)
AN470 AD 4-4
Airforce Navy Universal Head 2117-T 1/8-1/4
MS20 470 AD 5-12
Military Standard Counter Sunk 2117-T 5/32 – 3/4
NAS 420 AD 5-12
National Aerospace Standard Counter Sunk 2117-T 5/32 – 3/4
AN426 D 4-4
Airforce Navy Counter Sunk 2017 1/8 – 1/4
AN425 DD 3-4
Airforce Navy Counter Sunk 2024 3/32 – 1/4

Activity
Fill in the blanks. (You have 10 minutes to complete this task.)
1. When 2117 rivets are used to replace 2017 rivets, the next _________ size should be
used.
2. ___________________ should be replaced by rivets of the same type and degree of
countersink, either AN426 or MS20426.
3. Rivets less than _________ of an inch in diameter should not be used for any
structural parts, control parts, wing covering, or similar parts of the aircraft.
4. Maximum rivet diameter is ____________ the thickness of the thickest sheet to be
riveted.
5. All protruding-head rivets should be replaced with ________________, either AN470
orMS20470.
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