Engineering Communication
March 22, 2022
Identifying Fasteners
March 22, 2022
Lockbolts are permanent threaded fasteners that combine the best features of a rivet and a bolt.
Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes the lockbolt fastener an excellent choice for many
areas of the aircraft structure.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Explain the benefits of a lockbolt fastener
• Identify and explain the major components of a lockbolt
• Explain the process of selecting the proper lockbolt
• Install a lockbolt fastener
Course ID Number: FAS-2006