TM 11-5985-334-34
APPENDIX C
TORQUE LIMITS
Table C-1 lists standard torque values to be used during repair procedures,
Minimum Breakaway
Minimum Breakaway
Torque (In.-Lb)
Thread Size
Torque (In.-Lb)
Thread Size
10-32
5/8-18
2.0
32.0
114-28
3/4-16
3.5
50.0
7/8-14
5/16-24
6.5
70.0
9.5
1-12
3/8-24
90.0
14.0
1-1/8-12
7/16-20
117.0
1/2-20
18.0
1-1/4-12
143.00
9/16-18
24.0
NOTE
T o determine breakaway torque, thread
nut onto screw or bolt until at least two
threads stick out. Nut shall not make
contact with a mating part. Stop the nut.
Torque necessary to begin turning nut
r e u s e self-locking nuts that do not meet
m i n i m u m breakaway torque.
C-1/(C-2 Blank)
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