Document ID:

MIL-HDBK-60       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Threaded Fasteners - Tightening to Proper Tension Scope:  This document provides guidelines for the specification of proper bolt preloads and the selection of preload application methods. These guidelines may be used where no rules have been mandated either contractually or otherwise. Status:  Active Document Date:  10-SEP-2019         Next Review Due:  07-SEP-2029 FSC/Area:  THDS Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  GS  DLA Aviation - Richmond     Preparing Activity: GS8  DLA Aviation - Richmond Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support   DLA Custodian:  GS   DLA Aviation - Richmond

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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