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23 August 1982
SUPERSEDING
MIL-B-8831A I
I 2B January 1972

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

I BOLT, 180 KSI Ftu and 108 KSI Fsu, 450°F

PROTRUDING AND FLUSH READ ;
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and

Agencies of tbe Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 *. This specification is for bolts used where

temperatures are not greater than 450?F and ultimate tensile strength is
180 SCSIFtu,(ultimate tensile stress) and 108 SCSIFsu.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 Specifications and standards. Unless otherwise

specified, the following specifications and standards of the issue
listed in that issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications
and Standards (DoDISS) as specified in the solicitation, form a part of
this specification to the extent specified herein.

sPECIFICATIONS

FEDEIUiL

QQ-P-416. Plating, Cadmium (Electrodep$mited)

PPP-B-566 Boxes, Folding, Paperboard :

PPP-B-585 Boxes, Wood, Wirebound

PPP-B-601 Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood

PPP-B-621 Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner

PPP-B-636 Box, Fiberboard

PPP-B-665 Boxes, Paperboard, .Metal Stayed ‘(Including Stay

Material)

Beneficial co~ents (recommendations, additions, deletions).and any

pertinent data which may be of use in improving this docume t should be
addressed to: Commanding Officer, Naval Air Engineering”Ceni er, ESSD,
I Lakehurst, NJ 08733, by using the self-addressed Standardiz~/ion Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of’th,isdoctient
or by.,letter.

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

FEDESAL (Continued)

PPP-B-676 Boxes, Set-Up, Paperboard

MILITA5Y

MIL-P-116 Pre8ervation, Methods of

MIL-B-121 Barrier Material, Greaseproofed, Waterproofed,

Flexible

MIL-I-6868 Inspection Process, Magnetic Particle

MIL-H-6875 Heat Treatment “of Steels (Aircraft Practice)

Proceaa for

MI.L-S-8879 Screw Threads, Controlled Radius Soot with

Increased Minor Diameter; General Specification
for

MIL-N-8922 Nut, Self-locking, Steel, 220 KSI Ftu, 450°.F

MIL-N-8985 Nut, Self-locking, Steel, 180 KSI Ftu, 450°F

MIL-L-i0547 Liners, Case, Waterproof

(See Supplement 1 for applicable specification sheets and standards.)

STANDABDS

MILITA5Y

MIL-STD-105 %npling Procedures and Tables for Inspection

by Attributes

MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-1186 Cushioning, Anchoring, Bracing, Blocking and

Waterproofing with Appropriate Test Methods

I MIL-STD-1312 Fasteners, Test Methods

(Copies of specifications, standards, handbooks, drawings and publications

required by manufacturers in connection with apecific acquisition functions
should be obtaimed from the contracting activity or as directed by the
c0ntractin8 officer.)

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2.2 Other publications. The following documente form a

part of this specification tn the extent specified herein. The issues
of the documents which are indicated M DoD adopted s~ll be the ISSU=
11sted in the current DnDISS and the supplement thereto, if applicable.

A&R2CAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI B46. 1-1978 Surface Texture (Surface Rnughness, Waviness

and f,ay)

(Application fOr cOPiee shO~d be addressed tn the American Standards

Institute, 1430 Brnadway, New York, NY 10018.)

NATIONAL AEROSPACE STANDARDS (WAS)

NAS 1348 Fasteners - Recommended Tensfie Streee Areae

foy External Threaded Alloy Steel.

(Application for copies shnu.ldbe addressed to National Standards Associating,

5161 River Road, Washington, D.C. 20016.).

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict

between the text of thie specification and refereniea cited herein, the
text of this apecification shall take precedence.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Specification sheets and standards. The individual

item requirements shall be as specified herein and in accordance with
the applicable specification sheets and atandarda. In the event of any
conflict between the requirements of this specification and the specification
sheet, the latter shall govern.

3.2 Qualification. The bolt furnished under this specification

shall be a product which is qualified for 11sting on the applicable
@xalified Producte List at the time set for ripeningof .bida (see 4.3 and
6.3).

3.2.1 Retention nf qualification. To maintain status on a

Qualiflad Products List, certification shrillbe submitted at two year
intervals to indicate continued compliance with the requirements nf this
specification (see 4.3.2) .

3.3 Material. The material shall be as specified on

applicable specification sheet or standard. Unless otherwise specified,
the choice nf material’sha21 be based on the abllity of the bnlt to
cnnforp to the etrength requirements.

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3.4 Design and construction.

3.4.1 Dimensions. The dimensions of the bolt shall conform

to the applicable specification sheets or military standard.

3.4.2 Threads.

3.4.2.1 Thread dimensions and focm. The thread dimensions,

form and contour shall conform to MIL-S-8879 and shall be right handed.

1 3.4.2.2 Thread”rollin~. Threads shall be fully formed by

any single rolling process subsequent to heat treatment.

3.4.2.3 Incomplete threads: Thread xunout, consisting of not

more than’two Incomplete threads, shall”fair onto shank, thereby
eliminating an abrupt change in cross sectional area as illustrated in
figure 1. There shall be a thread runout of not less than one thread.
Bottom and sides of threads in runout may deviate from true thread form,
but shall be smooth and devoid of tool marks. Incomplete threads shall
conform to figure 1A (see 4.5.1.1.3).

3.4.2.4 Grain flow. The grain flow in the threads shall be

centinuous and shall follow the thread contour with the meximum density
I at the bottom of the root radius as shown in figure 2.

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3.4.3 Heads. The bolt heads shall be forged. Forged or
machined lightening holes for reduction of weight are acceptable for
protruding head bolts.

3.4.3.1 Wrenching element, The wrenching element shall be

in accordance with the applicable specification sheets or standarda.

3.4.3.2 Bearing surface (protruding head). The bearing

surface of protruding bolt heads shall be at right angles to the shank
within the limits shown in figure 3. The angular error of the underside
of the head must be uniform around the shank within ~ 10 minutes, as:
measured from the bearing.surface of the head to a ,lengthequal to the
diameter of the bolt.

3.4.3.3 Head stmcture and grain flow. A section of the

head, when examined aa specified in 4.5.3.6 shafi show no defects. Flow
lines in the fillet area below the surface shall closely conform to the
fillet contour as shown in figure 4. The metal removed from the bearing
surface shall be as little as practicable to obtain a clean, smooth
surface. For protruding head bolts only, the Intersection of the longitu-
dinal axis of the bolt and the approximate transverse Axis of the flow
lines shall .be not leaa than D17 inches from the bearing surface of the
bolt where “D” is the nominal diameter of the bolt (see 4.5.3.6).
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1 3.4..4 Fine t (bead-to-shank). The head-to-shank fillet

radius shall meet the fatigue strength requirements specified in 3.9.4.
The fillet ehall be finished to the radius specified on the applicable

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standards. The working on the ffilet radius shall be accomplished

subsequent to the heat treatment of the bolt. The fillet shall show no
evidence of seam or inclusions when tested as specified in 4.5.2.2.2.

3.4.4.1 Distortion of fillet area. Cold working of head-to- !

shank fillet may cause distortion of fillet area. Distortion shall be
no”tgreater than height (A) and depth (B) of O.002-inch and the distorted
area shall not extend beyond (C), as illustrated on figure 8.

3.5 Surface texture. The surface texture of the bolt,

afcer plating, shall.be not greater than the values shown in table I.
The surface texture shall be meaaured in accordance with ANSI B46.1 (see
4.5.1.1.1).

‘D&S
1. Roughness height rating (R.).

Ar= Maxhum Microinchee (p)

‘Shank and undersize of haad 32

Eead-to-shank fillet 32
Sides of thread and root araa 32
Other surfaces. 125

3.6 Straightness. The straightness of the bolt shank

I shall be within the valuas specified in table II (see 4.5. 1.1.1).

TABLE II. Straightness of shank.

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De&atIon of bolt shank
>, Bolt Size from plate (Inch per Inch of
bolt length) (maximum)

5/16 and under 0.0030

3/8 and 7116 0.002,5
112 and larger 0.0020

3.7 Heat treatment. Bolts shall be heat treated in

accordance with MIL-H-6875 to develop the mechanical propertiaa spacifiad
herein. All bolts shall be retapered, subsequent to griiidingand
before thread rolling and fillet vorklng at a temperature not graater
than the original tempering temperature to a maximuui temperature of
5130F.

3.8 Cadmium platin~ All surfaces of alloy steal shall

be cadmium plated in accordance with QQ-P-416, type II, class 2.

3.9 Mechanical properties.’

3.9.1, Ultimate tensile load. The finished bolts shall

develop the ultimata tensile load listed in table III (see 4.5.3.2.1).

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TABLE III. Mechanical uror.erties.

Ultlmate Tensile Double Shear Area At

Nominal Lead (pounds Strength (pounds Basic Shank
Size minimum) Al minimum) ~1 D2A (As) in2 ~J

#10-32 3.910 6,100 .0284

,. 114-28 “6,980 10,600 .0491
5/16-24 11,100 16,600 ,0767
318-24 17,100 23,900 .1104
7/16-20 23,200 32,500 .1503
1/2-20 30,900 42,400 .1963
9/16-18 39,200 S3,700 .2485
5/8-18 49,000 66,300 .306B
314-16 71,100 95,400 .4418
7/8-14 97,100 129,900 .6013
1- -12 126,000 169,600 .7854
1-1/8-12 162,000 214,700 .9940
1-1/4-12 202,000 265,100 1.2270
1-3/8-12 247,000 320,700 1.4850
1-1/2-12 296,000 381,700 1.7670

Al The stress ar6.asused for the calculation of the ultimate tensile

load values are based on the basic pitch diameter of the external
thread as specifled in NAS 1348.
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I ~1 The listed shear values are based on a minimum 2X single shear
strength of 108 KSI and the stress area at nominal shank diameter.
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3.9.2 Double shear strength. The bolts shall meet the
double shear values listed in table III (see 4.5.3.2.2).

3.9.3 Bardnese. Bolts shall have a Rockwell hardness of

C39 to C43 (see 4.5.~

3.9.4 Fatigue strength. Bolts shall be capable of withstanding

not legs than 65,000 fatigue cycles when loaded in accordance with table
IV (see 4.5.3.2.3). Bolts need not be tested in excess of 130,000 cycles
if failure has not occurred before that the.

3.9.5 Stress durability. The bolts shall satisfactorily

pass the stress durability test of 6.5.3.3.
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3.10 Metallurgical properties,
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3.10.1 Carburization and nitrogenization. The bolts shall
show no decarburization. carburization, recarburization or increase in
nitrogenization on the bearing eurface of the head-to-shank fillet,
shank, or threads (see 4.5.3.4).

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3.10.2 Work effect. The bolt threads and h&d-to-shank
fillet shall show evidence of working when tested as specified in 4.5.3.5.

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TA8LB IV. Fatigue loadinK.

N&inal Bolt Low-Tension High-’fension

Diameter Load (pounds) Load (poynds)
(inchee) 22 percent ~1 22 percent AI

10-32 180 1,800

1/4-28 321 3,210
5116-24 510 5,100
318-24 786 7,B60
7/16-20 1,065 .10,650
1/2-20 1,420 14,200
9/16-18 1,800 18,000
518-18 2,250 22,5oo
3/4-16 3,270 32,700
718-14 4,460 44,600
1 -12 5,790 57,900
1-1/8-12 : 7,450 74,500
1-1/4-12 9,290 92,900
1-318-12 11,340 113,400
1-1/2-12 13,600 136,000

~1 Ei8h-tenSiOU load is based on .46 x Ftu of.table III.

y law-tension load ie 10 percent of high-tension load.

3.10.3 Discontinuities. All bolts ehcll be examined by ““

LW31MIC partiCle inspection as specified in 4.5.2.2.2. Eeade of bolts
ehall not be marked for identification of magnetic inspection. Any
bolts having discontinuities equal to or exceeding the limitations
epecified herein shall be rejected. Care must be exercised to avoid
confueing cracks. ae described herein (see 6.4.1), with other
discontinuities.

3.10.3.1 Creeks. Bolts shall be free from cracks in any

direction or location.

3.10.3.2 Laps and seams. Bolts may possess laps (see 6.4.2)
and seams (eee 6.4.3), except in 10catiOne specified in 3.10.3.5. The
depthe shall be not greater than the amounts epecified.in table V.

Tl@LS V. Discontinuity depths. ~1

Bolt Size #lo, 1/4 5/16 3/8 7116 1/2 thru 1-1/2 Incl

“Seam Depth (inch) 0.005 0.005 “0.006 0.007 0.008

(!ardlmm)

y Depth of discontinuity shall be measured normal to the surface at the

point of greateet penetration.

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3.10.3.3 Inclusions. The bolt shall show no evidence of

surface or subsurface inclusions at the.thread root or head-to-shank
fillet (see 4.5.2.2.2). SMCll inclusions on other parts of the bolt are
not indicative of unsatisfactory quality.
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3.10.3.4 Head and shank discontinuities (seams, inclusions,
or folds). Seams, inclusions, or folds along the top or sides of the
bolt head shall be not greater than twice the depth limits shown in
table V. The seams on the bearing surface shall be not greater than the
limits shown in table V. There shall be no discontinuities on the head-
to-shcnk fillet.

3.10.3.5 Thread discontinuities (laps, seams, and surface

irregularities). Threads shell have no multiple or single laps at the
root or on the aides (see figure 5). Laps are permissible at the crest
which are not greater than 25 percent of basic thread depth. Laps ara
permissible above the pitch diameter (see figure 6). .Slightdeviation
from the thread contour is permissible at the crest of the thread aB
shown in figure 6. 2he incomplete thread at each end of the thread may
also deviate slightly from contour.

3.10.4 Grinding burns. The bolt shall show no evidence of

grinding burns (see 4.5.3.8).

3.11 Sleeve expanaion. When the sleeve is pushed to the

pin head, the expanded bolt sleeve diameter shall be as specified on the
applicable specification sheet (see 4.5.3.9).

3.12 Identification of product. Sach bolt shall be

marked on top of the head or side of the flange. The manufacturer’s
identification shall be mcrked on the top or side of the head or on the
base of the lightening hole. Mcrkings mcy be raised or indented not
more than O.10-inch, except that only raised mcrkings shall be used on
I the lightening hole. Markinga may be forged or stamped.

4. QUALITY ASS7 PROVISIONS

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4.1 ~Responaibility for Inspection. Unless bthemise
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specified in the contract or purchcae order, the contractor la
responsible.for the performance of all Inspection requirements as
specified herein. Sxcapt as otherwise specified in the contract or .-
purchase order, the contractor may uae his own or any other facilities
suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified
herein, unleaa disapproved by the Government. The Government reaervee
the right to perfono any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inapectiona are deemed necessary,to assure
~PPlies and ae=icea conform to prescribed requirements.

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4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection

requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. QualifIcation inspection (see 4.3). I

b. Quality confomsnce inspection (see 4.4).

.4.3 Qualification inspections. The qualification inspections

shall consist of the tests listed in table VI as specified under 4.5.

4.3.1 Sampling size. Tha qualification test samples shall

,consist of 15 bolts for each diamster for which qualification is desired.
Samples up to and including l/2-inch diameter shall have a grip leagch
of 1-3/8 inches; samples from 9/16-inch diameter up to and including 1-
l/2-inch diameter shall have a minimum grip length of 4 inchee. 1P
addition, the manufacturer shall eupply 15 nuts cnnfomning to MIL-N-8922
and M2L-N-8985 and tested in accordance with MIL-STD-1312, Teet 11.
Samples shall be identified and forwarded tn the activity responsible for
qualification, deeigmated in the letter nf authorization from that
activity (see 6.3).

TABLE VI. Qualification inspections.

Inspections Number of Requ.&&.nt Inspection

Samples Paragraph Paragraph 1

ultimate Tensile Load 3 3.9.1 4.5.3.2.1

Double Shear Strength 3 3.9.2 4.S.3.2.2
Fatigue Strength 3 3.9.4 4.5.3.2.3
stress Durability 3 3.9.5 4.5.3.3
Carburization and Nitrogenization 1 3.10.1 4.5.3.4
Grinding Burns 3 3.10.4 4.5.3.8
Sleeve Sxpaneion 3 3.11 4.5.3.9

4.3.2 Retention of qualificatioa. To comply with the

requirements sueclfied in 3.2.1, the manufacturer shall forward qualification
ce~tification ~o the Commander, Naval Air Development Center, Code 6013,
Warminster, PA 18974. This certification, signed by a responsible
official of management, shall atteet that the manufacturer has the
capability to produce bolts under conditions equal to those exieting at
the time of the originnl approved lieting.

4.4 Quality conformance inspecting. The quality confo~nce

inspections shall coneist of all the teete specified in table VII.
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TABLS VII. Quality conformance inspections.

Number Requirement Inf3pecti0n

I.napect
ion of Samples Paragraph Paragraph

straightness and 3 3.5 4.5.1 .1.1

Surface Texture 3.6

cracks and 3’ 3.10.3 4.5.2 .2.2

Discontinuities 3.10.3.1

Magnetic Particle 4.5.2.2.2..1

In8pectL0n

Carburization aud 3.10.1 .4.5.3.4

Nitrogenization

Work Effect 3.10.2 4.5.3.5

Head Structure 1 3..4.,3.3 4.5.3.6

and Grain Plow

Tranverse Hardness 3 4.5.3.1

Grinding Burns 3.10.4 4.5.3.8

4;4.1 Sampling.

4.4.1.1 Inspection lot. An inspection lot shall consist of

bolte, fr~ a single production 10t. nf one part number wMch indicates
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one size, one grip ,leagth, and whether.the h=ds are drilled Or ~drilled.

4.4.1:2 Prnductinn lot. A production lnt shall consist nf

fIniehed bolts, which have the same part number; fabricated frnm a
single mill heat by the same procese, heat treated in the same reamer,
and produced aa one continuous run or nrder.

4.4.1.3 Randnm sample. A random ample is a semple dravn “in

such a manner that each unit (bnlt) in the inspect~on lot has the same
chance of being the first unit in the random sample; after the first
,ynlt in the sample is:drawn, each of the remaining units in the inspection
lot haa the same chance nf”being the second unit in the sample, et,:..

4.4.1.4 Inspection recorde. Copies of “allrecnrds and

e.xa+ations a@21 be certified and ahal..l be supplied for each production
lot or portion thereof. These records shall identify the manufacturers
of the bolts and provide tha address of the plent vhere the bolts were
manufactured. The records shall be available tn the purchaser and shall
be signed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer.

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4.5 Test methods.

4.5.1 Visual and dimensional inspection.

4;5.1.1 , ?.amplin~. A random sample shall be selected from

each inspection lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105, acceptable quality
level (AQL) of 1.0 percent defective for Najor defects, 2.5 percent
defective for Minor A defects and 4.0 percent defective for Minor B
defects .“

4.5.1.1.1 Straightness and surface texture. Straightness

shall be measured by the use of a dial-type indicator gage. Surface
texture of threads shall be determined by a visual comparator method.

4.5.1.1.2 Classification of defects. The classification of

defects.fOr bolts shall be as specified in table VIII.

TABLS VIII. Classification of defects.

Category Defect

Critical None defined

,Major:
101 l%read size and form
102 Shank diameter (B)
103 Imperfect threads
104 Grip length
105 Radius under head (R)
106 Drilled holee in head missing (when required)
107 Squareness between head and shank (bearing surface)
108 Straightness of shank
109 Surface texture
110 Burrs and tool marks
111 Surfac.&finish, plating
112 Identification
113. Inatallation
Uinor A:
201 Overall length (L)
202 Head diamater (A)
203 Head height (H)
204 Socket dimensions (E and J)
205 Concentricity of head and shank (X)
206 Concentricity of shank and thread pitch diameter (Z)
207 Drilled hole diameters and location (H and M)
Mimr B:
301 Chamfer on thraad end
302 Flange height (Q)

NOTE : Lettere in parentheses correspond to dimensions specified in

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4.5.1.1.3 Incomplete threads. Incomplete threads ehall be

inspected for compliance to figure 1A.

4.5.1.1.4 Dimensions. Dfmensiom shall be checked by means of

applicable gages or optical comparators.

.4.5.2 Nondestructive teste.

4.5.2.1 Sampling “plan. Statistical sampling shall be in

accordance with MIL-STD-105, except for magnetic particle inspection
which shall be 100 percent inspected. The AQL shall be 2.5 percent
defective and the inspection level shall be S-4. The sample units may
be selected from those that have been subjected to and passed the visual
and dimensional inspection.

4.5.2.2 Method.

4.5.2.2.1 Sardne.sa. Bolts shall be inspected for SOckwe.11

hardness in accordance with KIL-SID-1312, Teet 6.

4.5.2.2.2 Cracke and discontinuities. The presence of cracke

and discontinuitiee in bolts such as laps, seam, and inclusions shall
be determined by magnetic particle inspection. Particle indications of
themselves shall not be cause for rejection. If, in the opinion of the
inspector, the indications are cause for rejection, the bolts shall be
examined by microexamination to determine if the discontinuities are
within the limits specified herein.

4.5.2.2.2.1 Magnetic particle inspection. Magnetic particle

inspection still be performed in accordance with MIL-I-6868. The bolts
shall be magnetically inspected by both the longitudinal and circular
methods.

4.5.3 Destructive tests.

4.5.3.1 Sampling Plan. The sampling procedure shall be in

accordance vith MIL-STD- 105. Normal inspection shall be used at the
start of each production lot. The AQL shall be 1.0 percent defective :
and the inspection level shall be s-2. The sample units may be selected
from those that have been subjected to and passed the nondestructive
tests with additional units selected at random from the Inspection lot
as necessary.

4.5.3.2 Strength tests. Acceptance of bolts shall be based

on the results of actual tensile and shear tests (4.5.3.2.1 and 4.5.3.2.2).
In the event the bolts to be tested in shear have a grip of less than
two times the shank diameter, the tensile test shall determine accept.sbilit
y.

4.5.3.2.1 Tensile strength. The bolts shall be tested in

tension berwea the head of the bolt and a threaded member in accordance
with MIL-STD-1312, Test 8. In the event the bolt is too short to conduct
the tensile test, acceptability
y shall be based”on results of tbe hardness
test (4.5.2.2.1).

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4.5.3.2.2 Shear etrength. The double shear strength test

shall be performed on the unthreaded portion of the bolt, in accordance
with MIL-STO-1312, Test 13.
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4.5.3.2.3 Fetigue strength. The bolts with expandable sleeves
pushed to the bolt head shall be used for thie test. Cracks in the
sleeve will not constitute failure of the bolt. Parts having a grip
length less than two times their diameter need not be fatigue tested,
and acceptance for these shall be on the baais of their tensile strength.
The fatigue loading applied to bnlts shall be tension-tension. The
fatigue teat shall be conducted at room temperature. The fatigue loading
applied tO the respective bOlts s~ll conform to table IV. The method
of testing and fixture requirements shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-
1312, Teat 11.

‘4.5.3.3 Stress durability. The stress durability test shall

be conducted in accordance with MIL-STO-1312, Teat 5. The bolt shall be
maintained for 23 hours without failure.

4.5.3.4 Carburization and nitrogenization. Carburization,

decarburization, recarburization, or nitrogenization nn the bearing
surface nf the head, head-tn-shank fillet, ahsnk and threads shall be
determined by microexamination. Specimens shall be taken as shovn in
figure 7. The specimens shall be etched in 5 percent nital and examined
Optically at 100X magnification. In caae of disagreement over carburization,
decarburization, or nitrogenization, microhardness testing of the shank
shall be used as a referee method, Sxcept aa noted herein, testing shall
be in accordance with HIL-S’iTk1312,Test 6. The indenter test load aball
.be 200 grams. Three (3) readings shall be taken at “the core (a minimum
distance of 0.125 inch from the surface or at m.id;radiusWhichever la
less). The average of these readings shall represent the core hardnea.s.
Starting at a point 0.002 from the surface and tranaversing toward the
core, staggered reading shall be taken every 0.001 inch until the core
hcrdness 18 reached. A microhardness reading within 0.003 of the surface
that la higt@5 than the core reading by more than 10.points Snoop shall
be evidence of carburization. A microhardness reading within 0.003 of
the surface lees than the core reading by 25 points knoop shall be
evidence of decarburization. Any relative ac.ftsubsurface layer
indicated by the microhardness suryey, ehall be evidence of
recarburizatinn. This does not apply to the threads ‘or fillet area.

4.5.3.5 lJorkeffect. The cold work of the bolt threads

shall be determined by microexaminatinn as specified in 4.5.3.6. Work
effect on the head-to-shank fillet shall be determined by visual examination.

4.5.3.6 Head structure and grain flow. Head structure and

grain flow shall be determined by macroexamination at a magnification of
10 diameters. Specimens shall be taken from the finished bolt as shovn
on figure 7. The bolts shall be etched in an aquegus solution containing
50 percent (by volume) of hydrochloric acid at 160 to 180?F for sufficient
time to reveal the microstructure properly. /

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4.5.3.7 Tranverse hardness. The acceptance of bolts having

grip lengths less than twice the nominal size shall be based on the
tranverse hardness test taken on a circular cross section halfway between
the head surface and the thread. The Rockwell hardness range for acceptance
shall be C39 to c43. Readings shall be taken at distances of 1/8 inch
from the surface, at one-half the radius, where practicable, and at the
core.

4.5.3.8 Indications of grinding burne

(untempered martensite
~ are white streaks appearing on the surface of
the test sample after the following treatment:

a. Remove all foreign matter from the bolt such as

grease, dirt, pl=ting, or oxide fiber,

b. Rinse the bolt in cold water. If water brea~

occur, bolts shall be recleaned.

c. Immerse and agitate the bolt in a 4 percent

solution of nitric acid for approximately 30
seconds.

d. Rinse iu cold water and dry bolt.

e. Immerse the bolt in 2 percent solution of

hydrochloric acid in acetone for 30 seconds.

f. Rinse iu cold water.

g. Rinse the bolt in 5 percent sodium bicarbonate

solution.

h. Rinse the bolt in hot water and dry.

4.5.3.9 Sleeve expansion. The sleeve shall be expanded by

the method shown in figure 9. Faflure to meet the dimensions as specified
on the applicable specification sheet shall constitute failure.

4.5.4 Resubmitted inspection lots. The paragraph titled

“Resubmitted lots” of MIL-STO-1O5.shall apply, except that a resubmitted
inspection lot shall be inspected by the contractor, using tightened
inspection. Before an inspection lot is resubmitted, full particulars
concerning the cause of previous rejection and the action taken to
correct the defects found in the inspection lot shall be furnished by
the contractor to the Government inspector.

4.6 Inspection of packagin~. The sampling and inspection

of the prkservation. packing, and container marking shall be in accordance
with Section 5..

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“5. PACSAGING

5.1 Packaging. ‘“

5.1.1 Preservation. Unless otherwise specified, each bolt

shall have the shank and threads protected by means of a sleeve extending
over the full length of the shank and thread. The sleeve shall be
manufactured from cardboard, asphalt-impregnated chip board, Plastic
sleeve covering, or a spiral wrap of kraft paper over chip board, and
shall be lined with material conforming to MIL-B-12L.

5.1.2 Intermediate packaging. Cnly identical items shall

be included in an intermediate package. Bolts, preserved and pacbged
as .specif
ied in 5.1.1, shall be packaged in containers conforming to
PPP-B-566, PPP-B-636. PPP-B-665, or PPP-B-676. Un3ess otherwise specified
by the procur+ng activity, the quantity of unit packages shall be as
specified in table IX (see 6.2).

TABLB IX. Allowable quantities per package.

maximum quantity
Size ‘Length per carton

#10 to 5116 Up to 1-1/2 inch 100

#10 to 5/16 1-1/2 in. to 3 in. 50
318 and 9/16 up to 3 ill; 50
#10 to 9/16 Over 3 in. 25
Over 9/16 All lengths 25

5.2 ~. Packing shall be level A or commercial

packaging, as specified (see 6.2) .

s.2.1. Level A. Bolts, preserved and packaged as specified

in 5.1 shall be packed in overseas containers conforming to PPP-B-585,
PPP-B-621, or PPP-B-601. Plywood containers shall be surface treated in
accordance vith the apecification. As far as.practicable, exterior
shipping container shall be of uniform shape and size, be of minimum
cube and tare consistent with the protection required, “and contain
identical quantities. The gross weight of each pack shall be limited to
approximately 200 pounds. Containers shall be closed and strapped in
accordance with the applicable container specification ox appendfi
thereto. Ccmtalners shall be provided with a case liner conforming to
MIL-L-10547 and shall be sealed in accordance with the appendix thereto..
The case liner will not be required when the intermediate container
conforms to PPP-B-636, class weather-resistant, closed and taped in
accordance with the appendix.

5.2.2 Camnercial packaging. Packages which require overpacking

for acceptance by the carrier shall be packed in exterior-type shipping
containers in a manner that vI1l insure safe transportation at the
lowest rate to the point of delivery. Containers Bhall conform to the
Uniform Freight Classification Rules or regulations of other common
carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

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5.3 Physical protection. Cushioning, blocking, bracing,

and bolting, as required. shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1186. .
except that for domestic ehimnents. wateruroofin~
-.. requirements for
cushioning materials and containers shall be waived. Drop tests of
MIL-STD-1186 shall be waivdd when packaging and packing of the it= is
for immediate use or when drop teste of MIL-P-116 are applicable.

5.4 Marking of shipments. In addition to any special

requirements of the contract; shipments shall be marked in accordance
with MIL-STD-129.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. Bolts covered by this specification

are intended for use in applications which require a bolt with 180,000
PSI tensile strength and 108 KSI shear strength.

6.2 Ordering data.

6.2.1 Acquisition requirement. Acquisition docmnente

should specify the following:

,a. Title, number, and date “of this specification.

b. Part number of”the bolt desired.

I c. Quantity (see table IX).

d. Applicable levels of packing (see 5.2).

6.3 Qualification. With reepect to products requiring

qualification, awards will be made only for products which are at the
time set for opening of bids, qualified for inclusion in the applicable
qualified Products List whether or not such pr6ducts have actually been
so listed by that date. The attention of the contractors 1s called to
these requirement, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have tbe
products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for.
qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts
or purchase orders for the products covered by this specification. The
activity responsible for the Qualified Products Li8t is the Naval Air
Systems Command, Navy Department; Washington, D.C. 20360; however,
information pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained from
the Naval Air Development Center (NADC), Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974
Attention (tide 6061).

6.4 Definitions.

6,.4.1 Crack. A crack is defined as a clean crystalline

break passing through the grain or grain boundary without the.inclusion
of foreign elemente.

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6.4.2 ~. A lap is a surface defect appearing as a s-m

caused by folding over hot metal fins.or sharp corners and then rolling
or forging them into the surface, but not welding them.

6..4.3 Seam. A eeam ie an unwelded fold or ‘Iap+ich

aPP~rs as an OPenfng in the raw material as received from the Source. :

6.5 Chn?.es frOm Previous issue. Asteri.skaare not used

in this revision to identify changes vith respect to the previous Ise”e
due to the extensiveness of the changes.

Custodtins: Preparing activity:

Navy-AS Navy - AS
Air Force - 11 Project No. 5306-0658
Army - AV

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(a ,b) 2 P MAX (INCOMPLETE RUNOUT THRFAO)

“T b) C~MPLETE THDS . ~ ——— (a,b) 2 p wfx (INCOMPLETE

LEAD ~RE~LUS CHAMFER)

60°
25°
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m

.
ROOT RADIUS
/
/ NATURAL FLOH OF ..— NATURAL FLOW OF
MATERIAL PERMITTED .+IATERIAL PERMITTEO
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FIGURE 1. Incomplete threads and root radius&

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RUNOUT THREADS +
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FIGURE 1A. Determination of incomplete threads.

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Figure 4. Forged Head Structure and Grain Flow.

LAPS AND
SEAMS NOT
PERMISSIBLE

MAJOR DIAMETER

PITCH OIAMETER

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NON PRESSURE FLANK

Figure 5. Non Perinissible Laps, Seams and Surface Irregularities.

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SURFACE IRREGULARITIES

MAJOR DIA.

PITCH DIA.

MINOR DIA.

NON PRESSURE FLANKS

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Figure 6. Persnissib le Laps, Seams and Surface Irregularities.

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MICRO EXAMINEO OR MACRO EXAMINED

Figure 7. Metal Iurgicaf Specimen.

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0.031 :0.047 0.062 .078 0.094

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DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

Figure 8. Permissible Fillet Distortion (3.3.4.1).

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SIZE .
4 5 ,6 ? 8 9 10 12 14 16
OASH NO. 3
BUSHING . Me .248 .311 ,373 .437 .499 ,561 .625 .750 .875 1.001
I.D. .495
.186 .246 .308 .370 .433 .557 .620 .745 ,870 995

O1MENS1ONS IN INCHES

Figure 9. Sleeve Expansion (4.5.3.91

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