CFS Industry Standards & Regulations 3

Question 1

The Fastener Quality Act (FQA) of 1990 primarily addresses which concern in the US fastener industry?

Accepted Answer

Counterfeit and misrepresented fasteners in commerce

Answer

The FQA was enacted to address the proliferation of counterfeit and misrepresented fasteners entering US commerce, particularly in safety-critical applications.

Question 2

Under ASME B18.18, what is the 'lot' defined as for acceptance sampling purposes?

Accepted Answer

A collection of parts of the same kind submitted for inspection at one time

Answer

ASME B18.18 defines a lot as a collection of parts of the same type, class, size, and specification submitted for inspection at one time from a single source.

Question 3

Which standard governs the qualification and approval of aerospace fastener manufacturers under the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program?

Accepted Answer

NADCAP AC7102

Answer

NADCAP AC7102 is the audit criteria used to accredit fastener manufacturers supplying the aerospace and defense industry through the NADCAP program.

Question 4

What distinguishes a 'Grade 5' bolt from a 'Grade 8' bolt under SAE J429?

Accepted Answer

Grade 8 has higher minimum tensile and proof load strengths

Answer

SAE J429 Grade 8 bolts have higher minimum tensile strength (150 ksi) and proof load than Grade 5 bolts (120 ksi tensile), making them suitable for higher-stress applications.

Question 5

ISO 3269 specifies procedures for which fastener quality activity?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance inspection and sampling

Answer

ISO 3269 specifies the acceptance inspection procedures and sampling plans used for fasteners, defining AQL levels and sample sizes.

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CFS Industry Standards & Regulations 3