Try This When Doing Aircraft Safety Wire

Published 2023-02-22
Just wanted to film a quick tutorial on how to safety wire bolts on aircraft. I am using the most common method. If you are looking for a procedure look up AC 43.13-1b chapter 7. You will find acceptable methods and procedures for safety wire.

Tools
Safety Wire Pliers
Duck Bill Pliers
Diagonal Side cutters

Thanks for watching,
Be easy

All Comments (15)
  • @Vgk36
    The part about how tight you can make your wire by hand distance at 3:30 is gold!!
  • @jjgreenway2183
    Great tutorial. Thanks for making it. I'm not an A&P but as an aircraft owner, I do what maintenance is legally allowed under FAR 43. I cringe thinking about some of the shoddy safety wiring that I've done over the years that a qualified A&P has had to look at when they go over my airplane at annual inspection time. You've inspired me to start practicing to be better!
  • @wongheiwang
    I was struggling with safety wiring in ame school and came across your video - really nice and thank you!
  • @SR910
    good video, one of the best on tie wire I have found.
  • You can install clamps on your workpeice to prevent it from moving while you demonstrate safetying.
  • @TailwheelTimes
    Good video but why on earth did you move the camera when you did the “Kelly twist”? Couldn’t see anything worthwhile. You might demonstrate that again…
  • @Checkered_Demon00
    This might sound really stupid coming from an AMT student but can you make a video on how to make a safety wire board?