PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 607

JUNE 2003
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607 - Page 20 of 33
PS 607
JUNE 03
37
For Time
UH-60…
Strapped
Dear Rotor,
Banged-up knuckles show up first when mechanics work with tools in
tight places on an aircraft.
That’s bad enough, but factor in the extra
time it takes to maneuver a tool around in cramped space and you really
get the picture.
Many Black Hawk cannon plugs require plug pliers to remove the plugs.
In tight spaces, the pliers are ineffective in tight spots, and are almost
impossible to use. And it takes a long time to loosen a plug.
But we’ve come up with a cannon plug strap wrench that can be a
useful work aid in removing plugs much easier and faster without the
bruised knuckles and wasted time.
Here are the plans to make the tool:
After the tool is made, make the strap from 6 1/4-in of webbing strap,
1.
Fold one end of the strap
over and sew it so it’s approx-
imately .125-in thick. Burning
the other end prevents unravel-
ing and eases installation.
2.
Insert the thin end in
through the .188 slot and bring
it out through the .125 slot.
3.
Once it is started through
the .125 slot, pull until the
sewn end is through the .188
slot. Pull strap tight until the
sewn end is nested clear of the
.188 slot.
Use the strap wrench by
wrapping the strap around the
cannon plug and feeding the
end of the strap through the
.188 slot. Then pull it tight.
Turn the wrench counter-
clockwise to loosen the plug.
Be careful not to damage
receptacle pins.
Sgt Andres Chamorro Jr.
MA Army National Guard
.250 X
1.188 DP
.500
1.050 long x
.125 wide x
.250 DP
pocket,
dimensioned
on center
.094
1.050 long x .188 wide
pocket thru,
dimensioned
on center
.650
.289
.650
.250
3.500
Notes
1. Remove all
burrs and
sharp edges
.073
.125
1.00
6.25
Great tool! That’s a wrap for
this problem.
Insert strap
into slot
Wrap strap
around
plug and
turn ratchet
wrench to
remove
ouch!
these plug
pliers keep
slipping…
use this
strap
wrench
tool.
thanks,
sergeant
blade!
Cannon plug strap wrench
ow!
All dimensions are in inches
Fold one end over
itself to overlap
.125 and sew
Web Strapping
sergeant,
save your
hands!
607. 36-37 (C)
5/2/03
1:23 PM
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