FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
Aircraft Inspection and Repair
AC 43.13-1B | 11. Aircraft Electrical Systems | 16. Wire Marking | 11-220. Sleeves and Cable Markers Selection
AC 43.13-1B CHG 1
doliers, are heated in an infrared heating tool
that processes the markers for permanency.
The typed and heat-treated markers remain on
the bandolier until ready for installation.
b. Markers are normally installed using
the following procedure:
9/27/01
(2) Cut the marking plate from the
bandolier. (See figure 11-28.)
(3) Thread the tie-down straps through
holes in marking plate and around cable.
Thread tip of tie-down strap through slot in
head. (See figure 11-29.) Pull tip until strap
is snug around cable.
FIGURE 11-29. Tie-down strap installation.
FIGURE 11-28. Cable markers.
(1) Select the smallest tie-down strap
that will accommodate the outside diameter of
the cable. (See table 11-22.)
TABLE 11-18. Selection table for standard sleeves.
Wire or Cable
Markable
Installed
Diameter Range.
Length *
Sleeve
(inches)
Length
Min
Max
(inches)
(nom)
(inches)
0.050 0.080
18
1.5
0.075 0.110
18
1.5
0.100 0.150
18
1.5
0.135 0.215
18
1.5
0.200 0.300
18
1.5
0.135 0.300
18
1.5
0.260 0.450
18
1.5
* Based on 12 characters per inch
Installed
Wall
Thickness
(max inches)
0.026
0.026
0.028
0.028
0.028
0.028
0.028
As-supplied
Inside
Diameter
(min inches)
0.093
0.125
0.187
0.250
0.375
0.375
0.475
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