Section V. GENERAL SUPPORT TESTING PROCEDURES

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Section V. GENERAL SUPPORT TESTING PROCEDURES

inspection reveals no defects which might impair opera-

8-10. General. General support testing of the PSTS

consists of performing the self-test procedure contained

tion.

in table 8-5. Refer to paragraphs 8-7 and 8-8 for an

b. Cables. Cables have been successfully repaired if

explanation on the use of table 8-5.

they pass a continuity and short test of all conductors

and visual inspection reveals no defects which might

8-11. Repair Criteria.

impair operation.

a. PSTS. The PSTS has been successfully repaired

if it passes the test procedure of table 8-5 and visual

Section VI. CABLE AND CONNECTOR REPAIR

cable connectors. Connectors may differ in minor de-

8-12. Cable and Connector Repair.

tails such as the use of shields, etc. Adapt procedures as

a. General. Cable repair consists of connector pin

appropriate for the particular connector. Use a strap

replacement, terminal lug replacement, and repair of

wrench to loosen or tighten backshell components. To

broken wires by substituting wires. Connectors are

loosen or tighten backshell components, mate the con-

repaired by pin replacement.

nector to a chassis-mounted connector. See figure 8-10

for proper use of the strap wrench.

(1) Connector pins are replaced from the connec-

tor rear. Remove the appropriate covers and panels to

obtain access to chassis-mounted connectors. The back-

shell must be disassembled for cable connectors.

Use of pliers, pipe wrench, etc. to loosen

or tighten backshell components may

(2) After access is obtained, remove the defective

damage the connector.

pin and cut off the wire. Prepare the wire and crimp a

new pin on the wire. If the newly prepared wire is too

(1) Disassembly. See figure 8-11 and disassemble

short, there are usually spare wires in cables. Insert the

backshell as follows:

new pin into the connector and reassemble the equip-

Slide cable marker away from connector to

(a)

ment.

allow clearance for disassembly.

(3) Procedures for backshell disassembly/assem-

(b)

Loosen two screws securing cable clamps to

bly, pin removal and replacement, crimping tool opera-

cable. Remove any tape, etc., which may

tion, and lug replacement are given in the following

prevent ring from sliding.

paragraphs.

b. Backshell Disasssembly/Assembly. Two nearly

identical styles of backshells are used with the PSTS

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