Lct Procedure - PSC 2000781J MkII MLB Operating Procedure

18. LCT Procedure

PSC parts 4000637 Lightband Compression Tool (LCT) can be used to compress the Lightband prior to stowing.
They are ideal if the satellite weighs less than the total Separation Spring compressive force or during horizontal
integration.
Note, an LCT consists of a single assembly. Two LCTs, one on the Lower Ring and one on the Upper Ring, are
required at each Separation Spring location.
18.1 Equipment
Figure 18-1 shows the individual equipment necessary to operate LCTs and also the LCTs installed on the
Lightband. See Table 3-6 for a detailed equipment list.
Figure 18-1: LCT Equipment
A: Lightband Upper Ring flange
B: Lightband Lower Ring flange
C: Ty-Rap ERG 50 cable tie tool
D: LCT Pair with cable tie installed
E: MS 3367-1-0 7 inch nylon cable ties (before installation)
F: Cable ties (removed after stowing)
G: Single LCT assembly
H: Primary portion of LCT
I: Attachment screw and washer of LCT
J: Correct LCT attachment points
K: Incorrect LCT attachment points
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