TM 55-4920-432-13&P
4-39. DIODE
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THIS TASK COVERS:
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Initial Set-Up:
Personnel Required:
68F Aircraft Electrician
or
35H TMDE Support Specialist
Tools/Test and Equipment:
Tool kit (B2) or Shop Set (B4)
Material/Parts:
Diode, Heat Shrink (D5), Solder (D8), Thermal Compound (D10)
Equipment Condition:
Power disconnected, control panel open
1.
REMOVAL:
a.
Remove nut (1), flat washer (2) terminated wires (3) and insulator (4) from cathode end of diode
(5).
b.
Remove diode (5), bushing (6) and insulator (4) from support bracket (7).
c.
Remove wire from anode end of diode eyelet (8).
2.
INSTALLATION:
a.
Slip heat shrink tubing over wire connected to diode eyelet (8).
b.
Solder wire to diode eyelet (8), and install heat shrink (D5).
c.
Apply thermal compound on both surfaces of diode bracket (7) and diode (5).
d.
Position diode in support bracket, install terminated wires (3) and secure with flat washer (2) and
nut (1).
Performance check (para. 2-5)
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