TM 5-5420-228-24
GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Continued
Multiple Fastener Double-Twist Safety Wiring
TOOLS: Slip joint pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
SUPPLIES: Lockwire
1.
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut a piece of lockwire about 24 inches long.
Run wire through drilled bolt (A) keeping
2.
length of free wire ends the same.
3.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire until twist almost reaches next bolt head (B).
Run one leg of wire through bolt head (B).
4.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire until wire
5.
twist almost reaches next bolt head (C).
Run one leg of wire through bolt head (C).
6.
7.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire at least six
times.
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut wire
8.
leaving a pigtail from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.
Bend pigtail back under to prevent it from becoming a snag.
9.
End of Task
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