Bell OH-58A - Tie Tape Repair Procedure; Coax Splice Preparation

TM 55-1520-228-BD
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
Figure 11-25. Tie Tape Repair Procedure
4. Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
NOTE
Harness branches can be secured
by tying.
OPTION 3: String or Wire Repair.
LIMITATIONS: This is a temporary
repair.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
1 Minute
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Wire or String
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1.
Tie wires or groups using type knot
shown in Figure 11-25.
CAUTION
Do not tighten wire or string too
much, as wire or string can cut
into or deform insulation.
2.
Space ties at 12 inches or less.
3.
Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
11-15. COAX SPLICE FOR RG-136/U AND
RG-179B/U.
GENERAL INFORMATION: There are various
coax splices in the wiring repair kit
that may be used for the different types
and sizes of coax cable.
LIMITATIONS: This is a temporary
repair.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
15 Minutes
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Coax Splice (item 10, Appx B)
Stripper or Knife
Crimp Tool,
AD-1377 (item 10, Appx B)
Reflector (item 10, Appx B)
Heat Gun/Heat Source (item 10, Appx B)
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1. Prepare coax cable, Figure 11-26.
Refer to Table 11-5.
Figure 11-26. Coax Splice Preparation
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