@aircraft_engineer_: The Art of Safety Wiring , A True Aircraft Technician’s Signature In aviation maintenance, safety is not only about replacing parts or completing inspections, it’s also about the small details that prevent failures before they happen. One of those critical tasks is Locking Wire (Safety Wire) Installation. This simple-looking wire plays a vital role in preventing nuts, bolts, turnbuckles, and other fasteners from loosening due to vibration and operational loads. A professionally installed locking wire should: ✅ Be routed in the correct direction to oppose loosening. ✅ Have the proper number of twists per inch. ✅ Maintain consistent tension throughout the installation. ✅ Be neatly finished without sharp ends that could cause injury or damage. ✅ Comply with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and regulatory standards. The quality of a technician’s safety wire installation often reflects their attention to detail, workmanship, and commitment to safety. In this video, you can see a locking wire installation performed using professional techniques and industry best practices. * What do you think about this workmanship? * If you are a technician, engineer, inspector, or maintenance professional: * How would you rate this safety wire installation from 1 to 10? * What improvements, if any, would you recommend? Let’s hear your professional opinion in the comments. #Aviation #AircraftMaintenance #AircraftTechnician #AviationSafety #SafetyWire

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c.hartness
C.Hartness :
Safety wire is a thing of the past. Safety cable is the way
2026-06-20 16:55:48
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colinb88
ColinB :
always wondered. does drilling 2 wholes in the screw not weaken the screw itself
2026-07-13 09:17:00
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sebby_whirled
Sebby 🇭🇲 :
the TPI is a bit on the higher end
2026-07-13 08:46:14
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ltcharlie3
_LTCharlie3 :
did helicopter maintenance in the army for 5 years never once used lockwire pliers
2026-07-12 06:49:34
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ray_the_rat2
Raymond :
is 6-8 twists per inch a joke to you
2026-06-20 16:28:39
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spicyandino
spicyandino :
To many twists and wire is now damaged due to safety wire pliers...It also looks just loose enough where I can pull it over the bolt head.
2026-06-22 01:29:44
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larry.j592
Larry J :
did this on the 787
2026-07-13 03:17:46
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valeriemascho
Valerie Mascho :
Too many twists
2026-07-13 03:18:19
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tmas0127
Thomas S :
I bet a spool of that wire isn’t cheap… 🧐🫡
2026-07-13 05:50:35
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viggen37
viggen37 :
What's the point of this operation? To me it looks like that those wires doesn't do anything. If those bolts want to drop out, they will, correct?
2026-07-13 02:53:38
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pseudopregnancy
Pseudopregnancy :
Is aviation all hourly with very slow deadlines? I it’s extremely complex and safety is necessary but coming from the automotive world and flat rate I can’t even imagine
2026-07-12 02:35:05
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e.jordan7
Ethan Jordan :
Beautiful
2026-07-13 03:45:41
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b.parker32
B Parker :
i love the secret twist on the pigtail. if you know... you know
2026-07-02 06:29:22
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neilrivera2001
neilrivera2001 :
Too many threads per inch … do it over …
2026-07-12 21:05:45
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user4350425226683
Robert Smith92400 :
now do it by hand and get the same results...
2026-06-21 17:20:36
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samahrens22
samahrens22 :
looks good. Only been an A&P for 20yrs. looks 👍
2026-06-20 16:16:55
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user80593898110563
J M2500 :
safety cable will NEVER get as tight as good old fashioned SS .035
2026-07-03 18:45:53
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enuj1972
ENUJ :
looks like over twisted!!!
2026-06-29 09:31:34
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raydarluvr
Jeff 🇺🇸 :
Looks like too many twists per inch to me. 😂
2026-06-20 16:48:46
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randybarnhill10
randybarnhill10 :
Very nicely done. Couldn't have done it any better myself !!
2026-07-03 14:10:53
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cosmickidd1
Bud :
I would have terminated the line towards the counterclockwise at the end
2026-07-02 10:19:53
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user8225499airplane
user8225499airplane :
Le pro 👍👍👍👍👍entre 5 et 6 spir au cm 👍
2026-07-01 16:43:44
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forgedknight
Lee :
Those are some very interesting shaped pliers👍
2026-07-13 00:16:28
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brettonpurpose2.1
BrettOnPurpose2.1 :
I was not allowed to use pliers on it like that
2026-07-12 20:46:00
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