Aerospace Fastening Applications

Explore fastening applications, engineering requirements, joining technologies and technical references across aircraft and space systems.

Aerospace Applications

Engineering Requirements

Fasteners & Joining Technologies

Standards & Specifications

Fastener & Surface Standards3 references
ISO 9152:1998Aerospace — Bolts, with MJ threads, in titanium alloys, strength class 1 100 MPa — Procurement specificationISOFastener / Material
NAS / NASM / SAE ASNAS / NASM / SAE AS fastener specifications — application-specific aerospace hardware familiesAIA / SAEFastener / Material
Material / CoatingAerospace material / coating specifications — program- and OEM-specificOEM / ProgramFastener / Material
Testing & Performance1 references
ASTM F1940-07a(2024)Standard Test Method for Process Control Verification to Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement in Plated or Coated FastenersASTMTest / Performance
Aircraft & Space System Requirements2 references
NASA-STD-5020BRequirements for Threaded Fastening Systems in Spaceflight HardwareNASASystem Requirement
FAA / EASAFAA / EASA certification requirements — system-level contextFAA / EASASystem Requirement
Industry & OEM Specifications1 references
OEMProgram / airframer / engine / spacecraft OEM specifications — joint-specific controlling requirementsOEM / ProgramIndustry / Project

Standards note: This is a selected reference set, not an exhaustive compliance list. Verify the current edition, jurisdictional adoption and project / OEM requirements before use.

Industry Members

Aerospace member profiles will appear here as participating companies complete their capability information.

Aerospace Technical Resources

Technical Note

Preload, Fit & Fatigue in Aerospace Joints

Connect preload and fit strategy with fatigue-critical structural performance.

Application Guide

High-Temperature Fastening in Propulsion Systems

Review materials, relaxation, locking and anti-galling considerations in hot-zone joints.

Technical Guide

Fastening for Space Vacuum & Launch Environments

Review vibration, thermal vacuum, cleanliness and no-service reliability.