This is correct and is called the "running torque" to add the desired
specified torque.

Rod Pharis
Legacy
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From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net]On Behalf Of
John Huft
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:49 AM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Subject: [LML] Re: Torque specs


I have read that the way to torque lock nuts is to read the torque
required to turn the nut when it is fully engaged on the bolt but not
seated. This is the torque required to overcome the friction of the
locking mechanism (nylon or bent tabs). Then add this value to the
required torque for the application, and turn the nut to the total value.

John


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