TM 10-5410-223-14/1
Figure 5-3. Rivet inspection.
(b) A slight "'flash" caused by the pressure
(e) After stem trimming, stem can be
necessary to drive the rivet is acceptable within the
checked for tightness by applying a force of ap-
limits shown in figure 5-3.
proximately ten pounds (4.5 kg) to the trimmed stem
(c) The configurations of installed rivets with
of the rivet, push steadily; do not strike. If the stem
the blind side visible shall be similar to those shown
is neither pushed out or loose, tightness is
in figure 5-3.
satisfactory.
(d) Superficial stretch marks which may
(f) Rivet head gapping shall be checked with
appear on the rivet are not detrimental to rivet
a 0.002 (0.0051 cm) feeler gage. Rivets with a 0.002
strength and are acceptable.
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