Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF) Test 2 Practice

How would you describe a torque wrench?

A calibrated tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener A measuring tape A hydraulic pump A lubricant spray

Correct Answer:

A calibrated tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener

Explanation:

A torque wrench is a calibrated tool that applies a specific torque to a fastener. This ensures the fastener achieves the intended clamping force—neither over-tightened, which can strip threads or damage parts, nor under-tightened, which can allow components to loosen. You set the desired torque value and the tool signals when that value is reached, typically with a click, beep, or digital readout. That precise control is what makes a torque wrench essential for tasks where correct preload is critical. Other tools—like a measuring tape, a hydraulic pump, or a lubricant spray—serve different functions (length measurement, hydraulic power, or reducing friction), so they aren’t used to achieve the exact torque required.

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