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TM   9-2320-356-BD
Option   2:
Splice   Stranded   Cable.
1.
Remove   2   inches   of   insulation   from   each   end   of   broken   wire.
2.
Split   the   ends   of   cable   into   manageable   strands   and   joint   the   two   ends   by
twisting   like   strands   together.
3.
Bend   the   twisted   end   parallel   to   the   cable   and   insulate   with   tape.
4.
Record   the   BDAR   action   taken.
When   the   mission   is   completed,   as   soon   as
practicable,   repair   using   standard   maintenance   procedures.
Option   3:
Splice   with   Clamp.
1.
Remove   1   inch   of   insulation   from   each   end.
2.
Separate   the   strands   on   each   end.
3.
Ram   the   two   ends   together   as   far   as   possible   so   that   the   strands   intermesh.
4.
Solder   the   intermeshed   wires   together.
If   a   soldering   iron   is   not   available,
the   two   intermeshed   ends   may   be   secured   with   a   screw   clamp,   cable   clamp,   or   safety
wire.
5.
Insulate   with   tape.
6.
Record   the   BDAR   action   taken.
When   the   mission   is   completed,   as   soon   as
practicable,   repair   the   vehicle   using   standard   maintenance   procedures.
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