TM 10-8110-202-13 & P
5-10. REPAIR CABLE ASSEMBLIES
TOOLS: Tool kit, general mechanics
NSN 5180-00-177-7033
MATERIALS/PARTS: Cloth, abrasive, 400 grit (Item 6, Appendix F)
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (Item 10, Appendix F)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Well-ventilated area.
NOTE
PRELIMINARY CONDITION: Drum disassembled (para 5-4).
1. Remove raised metal and blend in depressions on cable assembly ends (1 ) using 400 grit abrasive
cloth. Smoothness of repaired surface shall equal undamaged area of same functional surface.
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) used for cleaning drum body
repair areas is extremely flammable and is potentially dan-
gerous to personnel and property. Keep container closed.
Use in a well-ventilated area as the fumes are dangerous if
inhaled. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Flash
point of MEK
2. Clean repaired area with MEK.
3. Using a file, remove cable wires
with cable assembly end.
is 24°F (4.4°C).
protruding from cable assembly ends. Cable wires shall be even
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