Tilting countersunk heads pivot during axial expansion to maintain clamping force, preventing drag-inducing rivet protrusion in high-temperature flows.
Deformable tabs adjust contact pressure on varying flange thicknesses, handling oscillating loads without precise positioning.
Conical cutting grooves guide chips outward during installation, preventing internal thread damage and reducing tool wear.
An asymmetric nut plate uses a composite base and textured surfaces to reduce weight while preventing galvanic corrosion in aircraft assemblies.