Wire Repairs Flashcards

1
Q

Is there a preferred repair to a splice?

A

Yes, replace the wire

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2
Q

What is the limit on splicing for a wire?

A

3, excluding production ones in wiring diagrams

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3
Q

What must be done if multiple wires in a loom need to be spliced?

A

The splices must be in staggered, and no splices can overlap

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4
Q

Can splicing be a allowable repair for engine harness and fire wires?

A

Yes but only until the next maintenance is done

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5
Q

How would single conductor wires with chafing or damaged insulation be repaired?

A

Spliced if possible

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6
Q

Can wires be rerouted to prevent future damage?

A

If necessary

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7
Q

When would heat damaged wire be changed?

A

When insulation changes colour

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8
Q

What can affect the type of repair for a shielded cable?

A

Damage type

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9
Q

What must be ensured when repairing a shielded cable?

A

Shield must be fully closed and electrically continuous around repair area

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10
Q

What restrictions are there when taping shielded cables?

A

Fluid resistant tape out side pressurised area

Grade D insulation tape for high temperature areas

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11
Q

Where can splices not be installed?

A
In metal or flexible tubes
In 12 inches of termination device
Under clamps
Fuel tanks
Frequently bent wire harness
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12
Q

Besides location, what other restrictions are there when splicing?

A

No more than two splices in any segment normally

Can not splice to save scrap wire

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13
Q

What is the usual way of dealing with damaged coaxial cables and why?

A

Replace them to maintain original impedance value

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14
Q

If done what is used for repairing coaxial cables?

A

Plug and receptacle, with a maximum of two additional disconnects

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15
Q

What systems coaxial cables must always be replaced?

A

Long range altimeter
Glide slope
Any repaired cables

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16
Q

What must be done with all undesignated wires?

A

Dead end with caps or sleeves

17
Q

What range does the dead ending have to be done within near connectors?

A

4 to 6 inches

18
Q

What must be done after dead ending?

A

Wrapped, tied, and stowed near unused termination

19
Q

Do stowed wires need to be visible outside the bundle?

20
Q

What states the procedure for dead ending configurations such as wires, cables,and terminals?

A

SWPM 10-10-11

21
Q

What is the cause of a main proportion of aircraft faults?

A

Poor connections from normal wear and tear

22
Q

What can be done to ensure high quality connections?

A

Correct tools
Correct technique
Correct terminations

23
Q

What are the main precautions for tooling when stripping back wires?

A

Adjust automatic tools carefully
Use appropriate blade for the right thickness of insulation
Use a knife for stripping down coaxial cables.

24
Q

What precautions should be taken for the technique of stripping wires?

A

Hold the wire perpendicular to the cutter
Ensure insulation is cut clean
Hand cut lengths of 3/4 inch or more in multiple parts
Scratch coaxial outer layer without damaging the shield

25
Why would strands be retwisted?
To retire lay and tightness
26
In all cases of wire stripping, what should be ensured?
Tooling is correct and in a good condition | Greatest of care is exercised
27
Which brand is the most common automatic wire stripping tool?
Strip master
28
Which brand is the most common hand wire stripping tool?
Super champ
29
Can a super champ be used to crimp wires on aircraft?
No
30
What size insulation slug can the strip master strip up to?
7/8 inch