U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each part that has clearance (free fit), and that is subject to pounding or vibration, must have a bearing factor large enough to provide for the effects of normal relative motion.
(b) No bearing factor need be used for a part for which any larger special factor is prescribed.