TM 9-4520-271-14
UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ARMY SPACE HEATER H-140
TORQUE LIMITS
INTRODUCTION
This work package contains the torque standards for specific types and sizes of hardware. It defines the different types of
bolts by grade. Special torque values and sequences are listed in the specific maintenance procedure. See Chapter 6 for unit
maintenance or Chapter 7 for direct support maintenance.
TORQUE TABLES
How to Use Torque Tables 1 and 2
1.
Measure diameter of screw being installed.
2.
Count number of threads per inch or use a pitch grade.
3.
Under heading SIZE, look down DIA IN. column until you find diameter of screw being installed. (There will usually
be two lines beginning with same size.)
4.
Under heading SIZE, look down THREADS PER IN. column to find numbers of threads per inch that match number of
threads counted in step 2. (Not required for metric screws.)
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