how to install safety wire presentation
DESCRIPTION
This quick presentation teaches the proper way ti install safety wire on hardware. This can be used in aviation, racing or marine application. Safety wire holds better than other techniques and is not effected by heat or vibration. Plus it looks neat when done properlyTRANSCRIPT
- 1. How to Use Safety Wire Pliers to install safety wire Always wear safety glasses while handling safety wire Caution:
2.
- Make sure bolts are torqued to spec
3. Cut enough safety wire to complete the task 4. Feed the wire through approximately half way through 5.
- Wrap one end around the bolt head tightly.
6. Start twisting the wire clockwise immediately upon exiting the bolt hole 7. Leave no gaps 8.
- Make two twists(clockwise)
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- Run the wires approximately where they need to go. Then attach pliers and lock
10. Continue twisting clockwise 8-10 twists per inch 11. Do not over twist 12. 13.
- Feed one wire through other bolt hole
14. Make sure safety wire has a tendency to pull the bolts tighter 15.
- Wrap one wire around the bolt head
16. Go under the other wire 17.
- Make two tight twists counter clockwise by hand
18.
- Attachsafety wire pliersand lock
19. Continue twisting counter clockwise until about to inch. 20.
- Cut wire
21. Fold end to make a pig tail 22. Congratulations!You just made a proper safety
- Always wear safety glasses while using safety wire
23. Avoid nicking or damaging the wire in any way. This weakens it. 24. Avoid any gaps 25. VisitmyAandPlicense.comfor more information and findaviation mechanic schoolsnear you!