Description / Abstract:
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers devices whose primary
function is the retention of fasteners, except for such devices
that are integral with the item being retained.
The practices cover the types of retaining devices described in
the following sections:
a. Section 3: Safety Cable and Safety Wire
b. Section 4: Key Washers
c. Section 5: Cotter Pins
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish the requirements
and basic principles for retaining fasteners and other parts in
aerospace propulsion systems.