PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-587

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 587

OCTOBER 2001
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-587 - Page 20 of 32
PS 587
OCT 01
39
Our ALSE shop has come up with a
temporary fix for worn blocks and
cracked
covers.
Until
the
new
blocks, NSN 5340-01-397-0321,
come in, we put one wrap of doubled-
sided pressure-sensitive tape, NSN
7510-00-634-1549, around the
slotted and grooved section of the
connector. This shim keeps the con-
nector tight and in place.
SSG Jesus Rodriguez
HHC, 2/82 Avn Bn
Ft Bragg, NC
PS 587
OCT 01
38
HGU-56/P, NVG…
FOR A SNUG FIT
TAPE CONNECTOR
Dear Windy,
Our pilots have a problem with the
AN/AVS-6(V)1/2 night vision goggles’ power
pack cable. If the fairlead block on the HGU-
56/P helmet is worn, the goggle’s power
cable may not fit snugly into its connector.
That shaky connection is a safety hazard
because it could result in loss of night vision
or intermittent operation. That’s dangerous.
The loose fit also creates a second prob-
lem. Pilots try to secure the connector by
overtightening the access cover screws.
That cracks the cover and makes the loose
connection looser.
We get
all kinds
of mail!
That wraps up
another loose
end. Good work!
Always report
repeat problems
like this on an
SF 368 Product
Quality Deficiency
Report. That
alerts the head-
shed and might
result in design
changes or
equipment fixes.
…take cover OFF and wrap tape
once around grooved section…
…reposition
connector and
replace cover
Overtightening screws
cracks cover
Hey! I have
goggle
problems
over here!
hold it
down.
You’re
next!
my power cable
connector keeps
pulling out!
one wrap
should be
enough!
thanks
for the fix,
buddy!
you
bet!
some
tape will
fix that!
If connector pulls
through cover…
587. 38-39 (C)
9/3/01
7:25 PM
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