Construction Of Fuse Link; Fuse Link Strands - Bell OH-58A Technical Manual

Figure 11-36.
Breaker Connection
Table 11-7. Fuse Link Strands
CIRCUIT AWG
BREAKER SIZE
AMPERAGE WIRE
1/2A N0. 38
1A
N0. 38
2A N0. 38
3A N0. 38
4A N0. 38
N0. 38
5A
10A N0. 38
15A N0. 38
20A N0. 38
NOTE
Try to use inner strands of wire
that are not cut or nicked by
knife used to remove insulation.
6.
Remove line side, Figure 11-37, by
unscrewing 8-32 screw.
supply side.
7.
Twist the No. 38 AWG strands of
wire from step 5 together and insert
the end of line side of terminal lug;
wrap and twist as shown in Figure 11-37.
Slip 1 inch piece of insulation over
Typical Circuit
NO. OF
STRANDS
1
1
1
2
2
5
7
10
Repeat for
ELECTRICAL AND AVIONICS SYSTEM
No. 38 AWG strands of wire. Insert
the other end of No. 38 AWG strands of
wire into the other terminal lug (supply
side). Pull tight against the piece of
insulation and twist tight. Insulate
bare end of terminal lugs on both sides
of 1 inch piece of insulation with tape.
Use 8-32 screw to connect other terminal
lug to bus side of bus bar.
8. Use this procedure to replace
damaged circuit breaker.
9. Secure fuse link to other wiring
with tape to avoid pinching wire when
circuit breaker panel is closed.
10. Clean up damaged area behind
circuit breaker panel to remove debris,
and use tape to insulate any damaged
parts that might cause electrical
shorts.
11. Carefully close circuit breaker
panel and secure by turning duze
fasteners clockwise.
12. Record BDAR action taken. When
mission is complete, as soon as
practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Figure 11-37. Construction of Fuse Link
TM 55-1520-228-BD
11-37