FedEx Express Safety Wiring

Competitors Required:

1

Description:

This event will assess each participant’s skill and efficiency in completing a series of safety-wire patterns and associated installation tasks.

References:

• AC 43.13 - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair
• Task card (provided on site)

Tools, Equipment, and Materials Provided:

Snap-on provided tooling (qty one in each of two pallets unless otherwise indicated):

• Safety wire pliers (WTG8A)
• Cannon plug pliers (ATI508KG)
• Flat head screwdriver (SGD2BO)
• 0.020 safety wire (WT105-2016)
• 0.032 safety wire (WT105-3216)
• Diagonal cutters (808CF)
• Needle nose pliers (96ACF)
• Ratcheting screwdriver (SSDMR4BR) 
• Speed handle (F4LB)
• 3/8" Drive Magnetic Screwdriver Bit Socket FBSM8A 
• #2 PHILLIPS® 1/4" Hex Shank Bit SDM222ZB (qty 3)
• #3 PHILLIPS® ACR® 1/4" Hex Shank Bit SDM223IRB (qty 3)

• Torque wrench 1/4 dr. (0-60in-lbs) (QD1R50A)
• 9/16 crowfoot, 1/4 dr. (TMCO18)
• 7/16 combo wrench (OEX14B)
• 9/16 combo wrench (OEX18B)
• ½ combo wrench (OEX16B)
• ¼ dr Ratchet (THL72)
• 3/8 socket ¼ dr (STMD12)
• 7/16 socket ¼ dr (STMD14)
• ½ socket ¼ dr (STMD16) 

Procedures:

This event consists of two sections a Main Section and an optional Supplemental Section. The Main 

Section requires competitors to identify, adjust, and re‑safety a designated U‑bolt, followed by the 

completion of one additional safety. The Supplemental Section includes Supplemental Tasks, 

rod‑end adjustment, related bonus questions, and panel installation.

Competitors completing only the Main Section will complete the Main Section and N/A the 

Supplemental Section prior to hitting the “Stop” button to receive their Clock Time.

Complete each step as written and enter either initials or N/A (Not Applicable) in the 

“Accomplished By” block. All blocks must be signed and/or N/A’d to avoid penalty.