TM 5-3805-262-205-7. LIGHT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (CONT)b. Blackout Driving Light (cont).INSPECTION(1)AND REPAIRInspect terminal (7) and connector (8 and 9) wires for cracked or brokeninsulation or broken wire strands at connection to terminal. Repaircracked or broken insulation by applying insulation tape to area. Ifbroken 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 carenot to cut through wire then crimp new terminal securely onto wire. Ifbroken wire stands are seen at connector (8 or 9), or if connector ort 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, andcrimp 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 asabove conditions are seen.Inspect lamp (4) for cracked or broken glass ormultimeter between lamp base and center contactReplace lamp if any of the above conditions aren 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 , oran assembly if any of thecorroded base. Connectand check for continuity.seen or multimeter doesInspect clips (5) for cracks, breaks, or permanent set. Replace if any ofthe above conditions are seen.Inspect remaining parts for cracks, breaks, distortion, or damagedthreads; replace as necessary.5-100
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