TM 5-5420-228-24
GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Continued
Single Fastener Double-Twist Safety Wiring
TOOLS: Slip joint pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
SUPPLIES: Lockwire
1.
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut piece of lockwire about 24 inches long.
Run wire through drilled bolt head (A),
2.
keeping length of free wire ends the same.
3.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire until wire
twist almost reaches drilled hole (B) in plate.
Run one leg of wire through drilled hole (B) in
4.
plate.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire at least six
5.
times.
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut wire leaving a
6.
pigtail from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.
Bend pigtail back under to prevent it from
7.
becoming a snag.
End of Task
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