FedEx Express Safety Wiring
Record of Revisions
3/27/25: Tools added to tooling list, revision to instructions and scoring.
Team members required: Two
Description:
Two team members will be required to remove panels and safety four zones of their choice. With the option of completing the designated fifth bonus zone within the fifteen minute time limit. Removal of safety wire when required must be cut rather than broken. After the original four zones are completed, in addition to the task card the competitors will be required to tell the judge "stop time". The filter bonus can be completed at any time prior to telling the judge "stop time". An additional bonus is available if team members successfully reinstall previously removed panels within the remaining fifteen minutes.
References:
Tools and equipment list:
Safety wire pliers (WTG8A) (qty 2)
Cannon plug pliers (ATI508KG) (qty 2)
Flat head screwdriver (SGD2BO) (qty 2)
0.020 safety wire (WT105-2016) (qty 2)
0.032 safety wire (WT105-3216) (qty 2)
Diagonal cutters (808CF) (qty 2)
Needle nose pliers (96ACF) (qty 2)
Ratcheting Screw Driver: (SSDMR4BR) (qty2)
Speed Handle p/n: (TMS4E) (qty2)
Instructions:
Two team members will be required to remove panel(s) and safety 4 zones of their choice with the option of completing the designated 5th bonus zone within the 15-minute time limit. An additional bonus is available if team members successfully reinstall previously removed panel(s) within the 15-minute time limit. A task card will be provided at the event.
Two additional safety wires may be completed as a bonus once the designated 11 areas are complete. Safety areas include:
1) MD-11 flap bus cable turnbuckle (qty 1)
2) Cannon plugs (qty 2) Cannon plugs will not be removed during the event.
3) MD-11 spoiler actuator push rod (qty 1)
4) MD-11 brake bleed ports (qty 3)
5) MD-10 core cowl U-bolts (qty 3)
6) Bonus: Hydraulic filter casings (qty 1)
Scoring:
Scores will be calculated according to the AMC score sheet. 30 second penalties will be accessed for incorrect routing or twists per inch which will be graded based on AC 43.13-1B and pictures provided above. A 2 minute penalty will be accessed if any existing safety cable is cut on any of the electrical connectors. If the top access lid is removed a 15 minutes penalty will be access. A maximum time penalty of 25 minutes will be accessed for damage to the event.