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 (TMS4E)

Procedures:

Competitor will remove panel(s) and safety the required zones in accordance with a randomly selected task card, with the option of completing the designated bonus zone within the fifteen-minute time limit. After the required zones are completed, the competitor must tell the judge “Stop time”. A bonus is available if the competitor successfully re-installs the removed panel(s) within the fifteen-minute time limit.