Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tool list

This is the tool list we were given. The instructor made it very clear that we were not to use or bring crescent wrenches. Nor are we to use digital calipers (I'm not sure why on that last one, but I guess I'll find out...).

We were also informed that the duckbill pliers we purchase cannot have straight left-to-right serrations on the jaws. Apparently we will be pulling safety wire with these pliers, and those straight, sharp jaws will nick and damage the wire. Some duckbill pliers have a cross-hatch type of serration, which is acceptable.

I saw probably a half-dozen or more published tool lists on the web before I got this one from my instructor. There are definitely some things they all have in common (12 point sockets and end wrenches, screwdrivers, files, multimeter) but this list is also very different from some other lists I've seen.

This list includes tools not found on other lists, and other lists are longer than this one. So, if you want to start buying tools ahead of time, don't.

And if you can't resist, then buy only the basic things you either know you'll need, or you won't mind having around the house.


When sourcing tools, sales and specials are great, but eBay is always there.

 
1 Socket Set (Rachet, 12pt. Shallow, 12 pt. Deep, 3” 6” extensions, u-joint) 3/8” Drive Airframe  
1 Socket Set (Rachet, 12pt. Shallow, 12 pt. Deep, 3” 6” extensions, u-joint) 1/4" Drive Airframe  
1 Combination Wrench Set (12 pt.) 1/4” – 1” Gen.  
1 Flat File Single Cut 8-10” Gen.  
1 Round File Double Cut 8-10” Airframe  
1 Half Round File Double Cut 8-10” Airframe  
1 File Handle Adjustable Gen.  
1 File card N/A Gen.  
3 Drill Bits #40 Airframe  
3 Drill Bits #30 Airframe  
3 Drill Bits #21 Airframe  
1 Drill Bits #11 Airframe  
1 Drill Bits 1/4" Airframe  
1 Pin Punch 3/32” Airframe  
1 Pin Punch 1/8” Airframe  
1 Pin Punch 5/32” Airframe  
1 Pin Punch 3/16” Airframe  
1 Chisel 1/4" Airframe  
1 Chisel 3/8” Airframe  
1 Center Punch N/A Gen.  
1 Automatic Center Punch N/A Airframe  
1 Hack Saw W/Blade Adjustable Gen.  
1 Ball Peen Hammer 12 oz. Gen.  
1 Plastic Tip Hammer 12 oz. Airframe  
1 Right Cut Aviation Snips N/A Airframe  
1 Left Cut Aviation Snips N/A Airframe  
1 Center Cut Aviation Snips N/A Airframe  
1 Slip Joint Pliers 6” Airframe  
1 Side Cut / Diagonal Pliers 6” Gen.  
1 Needle nose Pliers 6” Airframe  
1 Duck Bill Pliers 6” Gen.  
1 Tongue and Groove Pliers 8” Airframe  
1 Needle Nose Vise Grip 6” Airframe  
1 Standard Vise Grip 6” Airframe  
1 Snap Ring Pliers (Combination in/out-side) N/A Airframe  
1 Flat Bade Screw Driver 1/8” X 3” Airframe  
1 Flat Bade Screw Driver 1/4" X 2” Airframe  
1 Flat Bade Screw Driver 1/4" X 4” Gen.  
1 Flat Bade Screw Driver 1/4" X 6” Airframe  
1 Phillips Screw Driver #0 X 3” Airframe  
1 Phillips Screw Driver #1 X 4” Airframe  
1 Phillips Screw Driver #2 X 2” Airframe  
1 Phillips Screw Driver #2 X 4” Gen.  
1 Allen Wrench Set   .05-1/4” Gen.  
1 Deep Aviation Spark Plug Socket 1/2" Dr. X 7/8” Pwrplt.  
1 Socket Adaptor 3/8” Dr. F X 1/2" Dr. M Pwrplt.  
1 Combination Square 12” Gen.  
1 Protractor N/A Gen.  
1 Feeler Gauge (offset) To .035” Gen.  
1 Scribe 6” Gen.  
1 Measuring Tape 12’ Gen.  
1 Dividers 6” Airframe  
1 Steel Rule 6” in 64ths / 100ths Gen.  
1 Mechanical Fingers N/A Airframe  
1 Magnetic Pick-up Tool N/A Airframe  
1 Inspection Mirror N/A Airframe  
1 Sealed Beam Flashlight N/A Airframe  
1 Multi-meter (W / Continuity & Temp. Probe) N/A Gen.  
1 Small Tool Box/Bag 12”-20” Gen.  
1 Tool Cart/Box (W / Drawers) Roll Away Pref. N/A Airframe  
1 Leather Gloves (Utility) As needed Airframe  
1 Welding Goggles As needed Airframe  
1 ANSI Approved Safety Glasses As needed Gen.  
1 Air Nozzle N/A Airframe  
1 Protractor 180ยบ Gen.  
1 Compass leaded Gen.  
1 Dial Calipers 6” Gen.  
1 Ruler 12” Gen.  
1 Calculator (Model TI-30XA) Pref. Batt. Pwr. Gen.

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