FAA Sheet Metal Test Questions with
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
A DD rivet is heat treated before use to - ANSSoften to facilitate riveting
A factor which determines the minimum space between rivets is the -
ANSDiameters of the rivets being used
A main difference between Lockbolt/Huckbolt tension and shear fasteners
(other than their application) is in the what? - ANSNumber of locking groves
A piece of flat stock that is to be bent to a closed angle of 15* must be bent
though an angle of - ANS165*
A piece of sheet metal is bent to a certain radius. The curvature of the bend
is referred to as the - ANSBend radius
A rivet set used to drive MS20470 rivets should - ANSHave a slightly
greater radius than the rivet head
A sheet metal repair is to be made using two pieces of 0.040-inch
aluminum riveted together. All rivet holes are drilled for 3/32-inch rivets.
The length of the rivets to be used will be - ANS1/4 inch
1
, A sheet metal repair is to be made using two pieces of 0.0625-inch
aluminum riveted together. All rivet holes are drilled for 1/8-inch rivets. The
length of the rivets to be used will be - ANS5/16 inch
A single-lap sheet splice is to be used to repair a section of damaged
aluminum skin. If a double row of 1/8-inch rivets is used, the minimum
allowable overlap will be - ANS13/16 inch
A well-designed rivet joint will subject the rivets to what? - ANSShear Load
Aircraft structural units, such as spars, engine supports, etc., which have
been built up from sheet metal, are normally - ANSRepairable, using
approved methods
Alloy 2117 rivets are heat treated - ANSBy the manufacturer and do not
require heat treatment before being driven
Clad aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they - ANSAre less
subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum alloys
Heat-treated rivets in the D and DD series that are not driven within the
prescribed time after heat treatment or removal from refrigeration -
ANSMust be reheat treated before use
How many MS20470 AD-4-6 rivets will be required to attach a 10 x 5 inch
plate, using a single row of rivets, minimum edge distance, and 4D
spacing? - ANS56
2
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
A DD rivet is heat treated before use to - ANSSoften to facilitate riveting
A factor which determines the minimum space between rivets is the -
ANSDiameters of the rivets being used
A main difference between Lockbolt/Huckbolt tension and shear fasteners
(other than their application) is in the what? - ANSNumber of locking groves
A piece of flat stock that is to be bent to a closed angle of 15* must be bent
though an angle of - ANS165*
A piece of sheet metal is bent to a certain radius. The curvature of the bend
is referred to as the - ANSBend radius
A rivet set used to drive MS20470 rivets should - ANSHave a slightly
greater radius than the rivet head
A sheet metal repair is to be made using two pieces of 0.040-inch
aluminum riveted together. All rivet holes are drilled for 3/32-inch rivets.
The length of the rivets to be used will be - ANS1/4 inch
1
, A sheet metal repair is to be made using two pieces of 0.0625-inch
aluminum riveted together. All rivet holes are drilled for 1/8-inch rivets. The
length of the rivets to be used will be - ANS5/16 inch
A single-lap sheet splice is to be used to repair a section of damaged
aluminum skin. If a double row of 1/8-inch rivets is used, the minimum
allowable overlap will be - ANS13/16 inch
A well-designed rivet joint will subject the rivets to what? - ANSShear Load
Aircraft structural units, such as spars, engine supports, etc., which have
been built up from sheet metal, are normally - ANSRepairable, using
approved methods
Alloy 2117 rivets are heat treated - ANSBy the manufacturer and do not
require heat treatment before being driven
Clad aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they - ANSAre less
subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum alloys
Heat-treated rivets in the D and DD series that are not driven within the
prescribed time after heat treatment or removal from refrigeration -
ANSMust be reheat treated before use
How many MS20470 AD-4-6 rivets will be required to attach a 10 x 5 inch
plate, using a single row of rivets, minimum edge distance, and 4D
spacing? - ANS56
2
