Bell OH-58A - Shield Terminator Repair; Nickel-Plated Shield Terminator Preparation; Nickel-Plated Shield Terminator Repair

TM 55-1520-228-BD
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
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Figure 11-19.
Shield Terminator Repair
11-11. TERMINATORS FOR NICKEL-PLATED
SHIELDS (INCLUDING VERMILLION).
GENERAL INFORMATION: The kit contains
shield terminators for nickel-plated
shields, including vermillion.
LIMITATIONS:
This is a permanent repair.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
15 Minutes
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Shield Terminator (item 10, Appx B)
Reflector (A3) (item 10, Appx B)
Heat Gun/Heat Source
Stripper or Knife
Insulating Sleeve (item 10, Appx B)
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1.
Prepare cable
Figure 11-20.
for repair. Refer to
2. Position ground lead and shield ter-
minator as shown in Figure 11-21.
3. Heat shield terminator until solder
ring melts; then, continue heating for an
additional 15 seconds or until sleeve
starts to turn brown. Use reflector
with temperature set at 900°F.
4. Terminate the ground lead as
directed in the aircraft wiring manual.
5. Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
.25-.30"
.25-.30"
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Figure 11-20.
Nickel-Plated Shield
Terminator Preparation
Figure 11-21. Nickel-Plated Shield
Terminator Repair
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