SAE AS16842A-2005 PDF

Full title and description

SAE AS16842A-2005 — Clamp, Wire, Rope, Saddled, Single Grip, Steel. This SAE technical standard defines the requirements and characteristics for steel saddled single-grip wire/rope clamps intended for aerospace applications, covering the clamp configuration commonly referred to as a saddle (single-grip) clamp for securing wire rope and similar assemblies.

Abstract

This document (AS16842A, 2005) is a revision/amendment to the original AS16842 (2001) and provides specification details for saddled single-grip steel clamps used with wire rope and rope assemblies in aircraft and related aerospace systems. The record on SAE Mobilus indicates the AS16842A record was updated in 2005 and later marked canceled in SAE’s records; the standard historically addresses material, basic form, and performance considerations for these clamp types.

General information

• Status: Canceled / Noncurrent (AS16842A marked canceled in SAE records; original AS16842 issued 2001).
• Publication date: 18 August 2005 (AS16842A revision date shown as 2005).
• Publisher: SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers).
• ICS / categories: Aircraft and space vehicle engineering / Materials for aerospace construction (ICS suggestions: 49.020 / 49.025); aerospace hardware and fittings.
• Edition / version: AS16842A — revision A of AS16842 (2005 revision of the 2001 issue).
• Number of pages: 4 (SAE Mobilus record lists 4 pages for AS16842A).

Scope

The published metadata lists no extended scope text on the public record, but the standard title and classification indicate the document covers the specification for steel saddled, single-grip clamps used on wire rope and rope assemblies in aerospace contexts — typically addressing configuration, material requirements, dimensional references, and essential performance/usage notes. Where the public entry omits a full scope, purchasers should consult the full SAE text for precise limits, tolerances and application notes.

Key topics and requirements

• Designation and identification of the clamp type: saddled, single-grip (saddle on the live/long end; U-bolt on the dead/short end — typical installation convention in wire rope clamps, noted in related practice standards).
• Material specification: steel construction and related material quality expectations for aerospace use.
• Dimensional and basic configuration data (form, grip geometry and basic dimensions, as applicable to the product family).
• Performance/strength considerations and recommended number/spacing of clamps for secure terminations (typical subject matter for wire-rope clamp standards; see analogous international standards for detailed performance methods).
• Marking, identification and limited installation guidance for safe aerospace use (final installation and inspection requirements normally read from the full SAE document).

Typical use and users

This standard is intended for aerospace engineers, hardware specifiers, procurement specialists, maintenance and repair organizations, and manufacturers of wire rope fittings within the aviation and aerospace supply chain who need a repeatable specification for saddled single-grip steel clamps used in aircraft systems and related propulsion or support assemblies. Users often consult the SAE document when specifying replacement parts, qualifying supplier product lines, or writing procurement documents.

Related standards

Related documents and comparable references include the original AS16842 (2001) from which AS16842A was derived, and international/national standards for wire rope terminations such as EN 13411‑5 (terminations for steel wire ropes — U-bolt wire rope grips) and other industry guidance on rope terminations and lifting/hoisting hardware. Users should compare requirements across SAE and applicable EN/ISO standards for installation practice and safety-critical requirements.

Keywords

wire rope clamp, saddle clamp, single-grip clamp, U-bolt clamp, steel clamp, wire rope termination, SAE AS16842A, aerospace hardware, rope fittings.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: SAE AS16842A-2005 is an SAE technical standard titled "Clamp, Wire, Rope, Saddled, Single Grip, Steel" that specifies characteristics for saddled single-grip steel clamps for wire rope assemblies in aerospace applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The standard covers the form, material class and basic specification information for steel saddled single-grip (saddle) wire rope clamps; the public catalog entry provides limited scope text, so the full SAE document should be consulted for detailed dimensional, material, performance and installation requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace engineers, parts specifiers, maintenance organizations, manufacturers and procurement staff in aviation and related industries that need an SAE specification for saddled single-grip wire rope clamps.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The SAE record indicates AS16842A was issued/recorded in 2005 and is marked canceled/noncurrent in SAE’s public catalogue. Users should verify whether a replacement or alternate SAE document is available and consult SAE Mobilus or SAE International for the current status before relying on the standard for procurement or certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: AS16842A is the revision (revision A) of AS16842 (issued July 1, 2001). It sits among SAE’s family of aerospace hardware/component standards; related SAE AS documents cover other clamps, fittings and fastening hardware.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: wire rope, clamp, saddle, single-grip, U-bolt, steel, termination, aerospace, AS16842A.