Shielded Cable Splice Preparation - Bell OH-58A Technical Manual

TM 55-1520-228-BD
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
Table 11-5. Shielded Cable Repair
2. Slide the shield sleeve onto one of
the cables.
3. Slide the inner sealing sleeve onto
the primary wires of one of the cables,
then insert the other primary wire onto
the other end of the inner sealing
sleeve and crimp with AD-1377 crimp
tool, located in electrical wiring
kit. Refer to Figure 11-13.
4. Shrink the inner sleeve of the
splice with temperature set at 900°F.
Keep hot air away from shield sleeve.
11-18
Figure 11-13.

Shielded Cable Splice Preparation

5. Center and shrink the shield over
the splice area so that the solder
melts and flows.
must overlap cable braid at both ends.
Refer to Figure 11-14.
OPTION 2: Sheath Connector and
Grounding Sheath.
LIMITATIONS: This is a temporary
repair until heat shrink is installed,
then it is a permanent repair.
PERSONNEL/TIME REQUIRED:
1 Soldier
1/2 Hour Per Wire
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Insulating Sleeving, Heat Shrink, or
Tape (item 49, Appx C)
Knife
String, Nylon Braid, or Tie Wrap (to
be used if insulating sleeve is used)
2 Sheath Connectors (item 10, Appx B)
Grounding Sheath (item 10, Appx B)
Center Conductor Splice (item 10, Appx B)
Shield sleeve braid