In-line torque wrenches

[HTRN]

Are you talking non adjustable, usually color coded in a set? Because if so, I've seen them for sale(never used 'em though). I thought they were a solution in search of problem. Commonly called "Torque extensions". You see them alot used with Air Rachets.

[SoupOrMan]

No, these were adjustable by PMEL by moving the snap ring and not color coded. Cannon AFB can't have been the only base to use them. They're the perfect thing to add to a speed handle to close panels during a redball.

[littleman77]

Hmmm, the Viper units at Cannon never used them. Must've been something specific to the 'Varks. Our panel fasteners weren't that load critical

Although if they could be calibrated to prevent snapping off a hex bit in the fastener head that would've saved me a lot of grief.

[jetfxr69]

We used 'em on Eagles at Eglin as well. Didn't prevent roundoff of the hex-drive bolts very well, because they often stayed in the toolbox.

[Odahi]

I remember using something similar in the V-22 program at Pax River. Great for putting on panels, I agree. Speeder handle and a hex bit, away you go. Pretty handy on some of the larger panels. Now the most I use is a torque screwdriver, and that not a lot. Strippers and crimpers for me nowadays. And no, I don't miss hydraulic fluid AT ALL!

[SoupOrMan]

I remember using something similar in the V-22 program at Pax River. Great for putting on panels, I agree. Speeder handle and a hex bit, away you go. Pretty handy on some of the larger panels. Now the most I use is a torque screwdriver, and that not a lot. Strippers and crimpers for me nowadays. And no, I don't miss hydraulic fluid AT ALL!

Bah! Hydro is good for the soul!

[Netpackrat]

I remember using something similar in the V-22 program at Pax River. Great for putting on panels, I agree. Speeder handle and a hex bit, away you go. Pretty handy on some of the larger panels. Now the most I use is a torque screwdriver, and that not a lot. Strippers and crimpers for me nowadays. And no, I don't miss hydraulic fluid AT ALL!

Bah! Hydro is good for the soul!

But not so good for the soles.

[SoupOrMan]

I remember using something similar in the V-22 program at Pax River. Great for putting on panels, I agree. Speeder handle and a hex bit, away you go. Pretty handy on some of the larger panels. Now the most I use is a torque screwdriver, and that not a lot. Strippers and crimpers for me nowadays. And no, I don't miss hydraulic fluid AT ALL!

Bah! Hydro is good for the soul!

But not so good for the soles.

Yeah. My poor steeltoe boots were never able to keep any kind of shine on them after having to hunt down and fix a couple of leaks with the crew chiefs.

[Odahi]

I have nothing against hydro, as long as it stays in the lines.

[SoupOrMan]

I have nothing against hydro, as long as it stays in the lines.

This is true. Of course, you also need to make sure it goes into the correct lines. You know, the hydraulic lines and not the ones clearly marked "PITOT" and "STATIC." I walked into the most awkward silence in one of our hangars because someone decided to hook a mule up to the pitot and static lines and try to run a TTU-205 pressure test set. I was never so glad to be on midnights instead of swing shift as I was on that night.