LOCKWIRING

TM 9-2835-255-34

LOCKWIRING

TOOLS: General mechanic's tool kit: automotive (SC5180-90-N26)

Industrial goggles (Item 58. Appendix D)

Pliers, wire twister (Item 101, Appendix D) (for double twist method)

WARNING

When ends of Iockwire are cut, they may be propelled into the air and cause eye injury,

Always wear eye protection when Iockwiring. Failure to comply could result in serious

injury.

The double twist method of safety wiring shall be the common method. The single wire method may be used

in closely spaced patterns (maximum of two inches between screw centers) or when space makes the single

wire method more feasible. In areas where screws secure hydraulic or air seals, the double twist method shall

he used.

Wire parts so that the wire will be put in tension when a screw tends to loosen. Always install and twist the

wire so the loops around the heads stay down and do not lend to come up over the screw heads to form a

slack loop.

Twist the ends of the lockwire to form a pigtail (approximately 3 to 5 twists). Bend the pigtail back or under

to prevent it from becoming a snag.

DOUBLE TWIST METHOD

SINGLE WIRE METHOD

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