Section IV PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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Section IV PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

GENERAL

All cables returned to general support for maintenance action, and all repaired cables, should

undergo an inspection and insulation breakdown/leakage test.

The inspection entails performing all the PMCS items on pages 2-5 and 2-6. Cables passing this

inspection will then undergo an insulation breakdown/leakage test.

INSULATION BREAKDOWN/LEAKAGE TEST

Special environmental conditions should be adhered to when performing this test. Make sure all

testing is performed in a room or area approved by your safety officer.

TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT: Electronic Equipment Tool Kit TK-100/G

Insulation Breakdown Test Set AN/GSM-6

Cable test stub

PERSONNEL REQUIRED: Two technicians

WARNING

Extremely high voltages exist when using the Insulation Breakdown Test Set AN/GSM-6.

Voltages as high as 40,000 volts may exist at output cables, output terminals, and cable

under test. Don't take chances. Be extremely careful. Serious injury or death may result

if you are not careful.

Never perform this test alone.

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