MEAAVI0043 — Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable

1 Prepare to terminate or repair aircraft optical fibre cable

• 1.1Isolate system and confirm optical source is not transmitting
• 1.2Confirm requirement to terminate or replace an existing termination from maintenance data
• 1.3Inspect cable to identify extent of damage
• 1.4Assemble equipment required for compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and required personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure PPE is worn during termination and/or repair activities
• 1.5Assemble required tools, optical connectors, materials and test equipment ready for use

2 Terminate aircraft optical fibre cable

• 2.1Prepare optical fibre cable for termination in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
• 2.2Fit specified optical connector in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions

3 Repair aircraft optical fibre cable

• 3.1Confirm extent of damage to optical fibre cable and assess for repair or for cable replacement
• 3.2Determine repair method from maintenance data for damage within specified limits
• 3.3Perform repair, including splicing, in accordance with repair method while observing all applicable WHS requirements

4 Remove fibre hazards from work area

• 4.1Clean work area and pack and dispose of all waste materials in accordance with WHS requirements and standard enterprise procedures

5 Test terminated or repaired optical fibre cable

• 5.1Test terminated or repaired fibre optic cable for loss and strength of light transmission in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s specifications
• 5.2Connect optical fibre cable to light transmitter and optical receiver in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

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