This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers high strength thin wall (commercial) sockets, universal sockets, box wrenches and torque adapters which possess the strength, clearances, and internal wrenching design so configured that, when mated with 12-point fasteners conforming to the requirements of AS 870, they shall transmit torque to the fastener without bearing on the outer 5% of the fastener's wrenching points.

Inclusion of dimensional data in this document is not intended to imply that all of the products described herein are stock production sizes. Consumers are requested to consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock production sizes. The dimensional limits of box and combination wrench lengths have been established to provide configuration control for tool storage applications.