Screw are probably the most commonly used threaded fastener in aircraft. They differ from bolts in that they are generally made of lower strength materials. Screws are typically installed with a loose-fitting thread and the head shapes are made to engage a screwdriver or wrench. Some screws have a clearly defined grip length while the others are threaded along their entire length. There are three basic classifications of screws used in aircraft construction : machine screws which are most widely used, structural screws which have the same strength as bolts and self tapping screws which are typically used to join light weight materials.
Figure 1 shows the example of types of screws used on aircraft.
(Figure 1)
Types of screws used on aircraft.
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