A-R11
Retention and loading order — Reference record
Retention holds a part against established references. Applying retention before seating can create a different final orientation.
| Reference record | Working notes |
|---|---|
| Overview | Retention and loading order |
| Practical example | Number the seating, contact confirmation, retention and removal steps on the same figure. |
| Limits and interpretation | Illustrations do not establish clamp forces or safe operating limits. |
| Document control | Reference edition 2026.11 |
Measurements and examples are descriptive, not acceptance criteria.