Northrop PS 17031
Northrop Grumman process specification for bearing installation in aerospace and defense applications
Northrop PS 17031 is a Northrop Grumman process specification for bearing installation in aerospace and defense applications. It establishes requirements for B-2 Spirit, B-21 Raider, Global Hawk, and other Northrop platforms, covering installation methods, tooling, inspection, and documentation for mission-critical bearing assemblies.
Overview
Northrop PS 17031 establishes Northrop Grumman's standards for bearing installation across military aircraft, unmanned systems, and space applications.
The specification covers precision bearing installations for flight-critical and mission-essential assemblies, with specific requirements for stealth aircraft applications where fit and finish are paramount.
American Precision Assembly supports Northrop Grumman programs with PS 17031-compliant bearing installation services.
Applications
Common aerospace applications where Northrop PS 17031 is utilized.
- 1B-2 Spirit flight control bearings
- 2B-21 Raider structural bearings
- 3Global Hawk UAV actuator bearings
- 4James Webb Space Telescope mechanism bearings
- 5Military satellite deployment bearings
Related Specifications
Standards, tooling, and supplier references commonly associated with Northrop PS 17031.
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ST 932A-R
Revised bearing driver set with enhanced precision and additional adapters
Northrop Grumman GB14E
Northrop Grumman general specification for bearing assemblies and installation
Related Part Numbers
Bearing part numbers commonly installed using Northrop PS 17031.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Northrop PS 17031.
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