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8.
Cover splice area with electrical
tape.
9.
If a section of wire needs to be
replaced, a double repair can be made,
Figure 11-5.
Record BDAR action taken. When
10.
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
OPTION 5: Casing Splice Method.
LIMITATIONS: This is an emergency type
repair for one time flight only.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
10 Minutes
Twist Wire Repair
Figure 11-4.
MATERIALS/TOOLS
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
REQUIRED:
Cylindrical metal casing such as ball
point pen refills, expended
cartridges, etc.
Insulation Sleeve or Tape
(item 10, Appx B)
Crimp Tool (hammer, pliers, etc.)
Wire (item 10, Appx B)
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
1.
Fabricate splices approximately 1 to
2 inches long from small metal casing.
NOTE
Ball point refills or expended
cartridge shell casings, when cut
to length, make excellent spli-
ces, Figure 11-6.
Strip 1/2 to 1 inch insulation from
2.
both ends of wire to be spliced.
3.
Insert wires into casing splice and
crimp tightly with pliers or a hammer and
small iron bar.
TM 55-1520-228-BD
11-11
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