TM 1-1500-204-23-1
Figure 9-42. Combined Vibration Isolator Mounting Base
9-26. Elastic Shock Cord Assemblies Elastic shock
cord
assemblies
are
explained
in
the
following
paragraphs.
a.
Inspection and Testing. Inspection and testing
of elastic shock cord assemblies are described in the
following paragraphs.
(1)
Inspection. All cords installed in aircraft
shall be visually inspected at each phase maintenance
inspection. Any cord that shows irregularity in diameter
must be replaced. Cords found to be over five years old
will not be considered serviceable Observe the following
inspection requirements:
· Cords in stock shall be inspected and tested
every six months as specified below. At the
time a test is made, a serviceable parts tag shall
be affixed to the spool or cord as follows
INSPECTED
DATE..
ACCORDING TO
TM 1-1500-204-23-1
TO BE REINSPECTED AND RETESTED
6 MONTHS FROM DATE HEREON
NOTE
Sections of cord shipped to service
activities shall have a duplicate tag
affixed to provide information for
reinspection date
· Cords in stock at all activities other than depots
shall be visually inspected for irregularities in
diameter or other evidence of deterioration
and to see that serviceable parts tag is attached
as specified.
· Cords that fail to meet test requirements shall
not be installed on aircraft, but will be made
available for use on ground equipment or for
other uses
· Cord requiring reinspection will be retested and
retagged if facilities are available. If facilities
are not available, cord shall be returned to
depot for reinspection.
· Cords not suitable nor required for ground
equipment
or
other
uses
shall
be
administratively
condemned
or
condition
condemned.
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