TM 5-4220-226-14&P
4-22. Communications Whip Maintenance.
This task covers:
Test
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (item 4, appx B)
Multimeter (item 2, appx B)
Test
(a) Tag and disconnect communications whip wires from the communications posts in the interior of the
helmet.
(b) Using the Multimeter, test each wire in the whip for continuity. Also, check to ensure there are no
shorts between wires, and between pins of the connector.
(c) Replace the communications whip if it does not meet the test requirements (Direct Support
Maintenance).
(d) If the whip passes the test requirements, return it to service by reconnecting the tagged wires to the
communications posts in the interior of the helmet.
4-23. Helmet Liner Maintenance.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b. Cleaning and Inspection
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Materials Required
Nonionic Detergent (NID Solution) (item 3, appx E)
Warm Fresh Water (item 4, appx E)
a. Removal
The helmet liner is held in place in the helmet shell by snaps. Unsnap the liner and remove it from
the helmet shell.
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