Special tool reaches through structural members inside Space Shuttle fasten nut on preloaded screw that holds thermal protection tile against outside skin of vehicle. Tool attaches tiles with accuratelycontrolled tensile loading.


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    Title :

    Tool Preloads Screw and Applies Locknut


    Contributors:
    Wood, K. E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-12-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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