TM 5-5420-227-24
GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Continued
Sm a ll Sc re w s in Close ly Spa c e d, Close d Ge om e t ric a l Pa t t e rn Single Wire Sa fe t y Wiring
TOOLS: Slip joint pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
SUPPLIES
Lockwire
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut a piece of lockwire long enough to hold the screws in the
1.
pattern being wired.
2.
Using slip joint pliers, run wire through nuts,
leaving enough wire pigtailing from nut (A) so
completed lacing may be secured by twisting.
Using slip joint pliers, twist wire at least six
3.
times.
Using diagonal cutting pliers, cut wire leaving a pigtail from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.
4.
Bend pigtail back under to prevent it from becoming a snag.
5.
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End of Task
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