TM 5-3805-262-20
5-7. LIGHT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (CONT)
b. Blackout Driving Light (cont).
INSPECTION
(1)
AND REPAIR
Inspect terminal (7) and connector (8 and 9) wires for cracked or broken
insulation or broken wire strands at connection to terminal. Repair
cracked or broken insulation by applying insulation tape to area. If
broken wire strands are seen at terminal (7), cut wire as close to termi-
nal as possible. Strip 1/4 inch insulation from end of wire taking care
not to cut through wire then crimp new terminal securely onto wire. If
broken wire stands are seen at connector (8 or 9), or if connector or
t e r m i n a l i s d e f e c t i v e , r e p a i r a s f o l l o w s :
(a) Pull shell from C washer and terminal and slide over wire .
(b) Cut wire as close to terminal as possible, and discard terminal.
(c) Strip wire insulation to depth of new terminal well.
(d) Slide shell over free end of wire, insert wire into terminal well, and
crimp securely.
(e) Install C washer over wire at crimped junction.
(f) Slide shell along wire and push over C washer and terminal.
(2)
Inspect housing (12) for cracks, breaks, damaged threads, distortion, or
(3)
( 4)
(5)
other damage. Inspect lamp unit (6) for cracks,
broken wires. Replace blackout driving light as
above conditions are seen.
Inspect lamp (4) for cracked or broken glass or
multimeter between lamp base and center contact
Replace lamp if any of the above conditions are
n o t i n d i c a t e c o n t i n u i t y.
b r e a k s , c o r r o s i o n , or
an assembly if any of the
corroded base. Connect
and check for continuity.
seen or multimeter does
Inspect clips (5) for cracks, breaks, or permanent set. Replace if any of
the above conditions are seen.
Inspect remaining parts for cracks, breaks, distortion, or damaged
threads; replace as necessary.
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