komodo_goods;298685 wrote: Here is the definition of proper use of safety wire straight out of the Navy Connector Repair Manual. By the way I'm an Aviation Electricians Mate and this is my job.
"The use of lockwire is for physical
security against loosening due to vibration."
Twisting
"Lockwire shall be twisted in a clockwise direction,
with approximately 8 to 10 twists per inch"
"Parts shall be lockwired in such a manner that
the lockwire shall be put in tension if the part begins
to loosen"
"When lockwiring screw or bolts, the lockwire
shall be installed so that the loop around the head stays
down and does not tend to come up over the head and
leave a slack loop"
"Always cut the end leaving 4 to 6 complete turns (1/4 to 1/2 inches
long), which is then bent under or back to prevent injury
to personnel "
Here is the link to the manual. complete instructions are in Work Package 018 00 Page 4 or page 786 in the manual.
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/downloads/wiring_pdfs/navair_manual.pdf
Hope this helps you out. Safety wiring is an art and when you see it done properly its really nice looking.