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Check for broken wires
Pull the cable out in small segments
and flex to check for broken wires.
NOTE
The inspection of the cable is all
based on the definition of a lay, core,
strand and wire. A lay is where a
strand makes one complete
revolution around the core. The
core is the center of the cable itself.
A strand is the bundle of wires that
move around the core. A wire is a
single filament that makes up a
strand.
Start the inspection at the cable
clamp to check for broken wires or
strands. Pull out a short segment of
cable and turn it while flexing to
check for broken wires.
IMPORTMANT
Review the cable inspection log to
determine the location of previously
found broken wires or other defects.
These previously found defects
combined with those found during
this inspection may require that the
winch be removed from service.
Inspect the entire length of the cable
logging the results on the inspection
form.
When a broken wire is found,
remove the protruding end by flexing
it back and forth along the length of
the cable. The wire will normally
break off inside the cable so there
are no exposed ends to damage
adjacent strands. Do not pull on an
end or wire with pliers. It can pull
the broken end out to expose it.
Figure 23 Broken Wire
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