TM 55-1520-240-23-7
9-25.2
REPAIR AND TEST BATTERY CABLE (AVIM)
9-25.2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Electrical Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4915
Battery Service Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-542-5812
Exhaust Gas Temperature Tester (BH-112JB-53)
Heater Probe, BH22231
Multimeter (2)
Insulation Breakdown Test Set (AN/GSM-6), NSN
6625-00-5422-1331
Dial Indicating Scale, 0 to 10 Pounds
Compressed Air Source
Materials:
Boric Acid, ACS (E83)
Brush, Acid Swabbing (E86)
Cloth (E134)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Electrician
References:
TM 11-6625-273-12
TM 11-6140-203-14-2
TM 55-4920-401-13&P
TM 55-1500-323-25
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
1.
Remove corrosion or foreign deposits from
terminals (1), thermal switch (2), thermistor (3),
and insulation. Use a mixture of 3 percent by
weight of boric acid (E83) and water, and a brush
(E86).
Do not use more than 30 psi
compressed air for cleaning purposes.
Debris trajected under pressure can
cause injury to eyes. Use source of
compressed air under 30 psi and
eye protection to prevent injury to
personnel.
2.
Thoroughly clean off battery cable (4) with tap
water and brush (E86). Do not immerse harness
assembly into water. Wipe harness with cloth
(E134) and dry off with dry compressed air as
necessary.
3.
Use dial indicating scale (4.1). Apply a 2.5
to 3.5 pound pull on each connection. If any
terminal comes off, replace it. Refer to TM
55-1500-323-25.
4.
Check battery cable wires. If any wire is
damaged, replace battery cable.
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