
Recommended Wheel Tie Bolt Preload Procedure
STANDARD published on 1.4.2025
Designation standards: SAE ARP5481A
Publication date standards: 1.4.2025
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides the recommended procedure for obtaining desired preloads in aircraft wheel tie bolts when mounting tires and assembling the wheel. It is generally referred to as the snug-angle bolted joint assembly procedure. It is also known as the “torque-turn” procedure in the heavy equipment ground vehicle industry.
SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Landing gear, Parts
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard