Storm Aviation interview question

Can you use expire calibrated torque wrench?

Interview Answer

Anonymous

4 Jun 2025

No. I would NOT. Using tools with expired calibration constitutes a legal liability to the person who uses the tool. A uncalibrated tool could under torque important fasteners or assemblies crucial to aircraft airworthiness. This could not only cause serious damage to expensive equipment or an entire aircraft but, in the most extreme cases, cost lives.