Bell OH-58A - Damaged Connector and Pigtail

TM 55-1520-228-BD
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
3.
Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
OPTION 3: Cannibalizing Connector from
Other Aircraft.
LIMITATIONS: None.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
10 Minutes Per Wire
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Replacement Connector with Pigtail
Splices or Tape (item 10, Appx B)
Knife
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1. Obtain a replacement connector with
a pigtail.
(Replacement may be obtained
from a crash damaged aircraft.) Cut
pigtail so that splices can be staggered,
Figure 11-34.
2. Remove damaged connector; stagger
the wires being cut to remove the
damaged connector.
The staggered wires
should match the staggered pigtail of
the replacement connector of step 1,
Figure 11-34.
3. Splice the appropriate wires
together.
Insulate properly.
4. Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Figure 11-34.
Damaged Connector and Pigtail
11-34