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2000781K MkII MLB Operating Procedure
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7.
Mating the Lightband
Step
Procedure
Date & Initials
Tech.
QA
7.1.1
Verify the Upper and Lower Rings are attached to adjoining structures per
Section 6. Also see section 3 warning #4.
7.1.2
Orient the Lightband such that the wiring will reach the DB-9 electrical
connector. Also ensure 1 ft minimum radial clearance around the Lightband for
pre-Stow distance measurements.
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7.1.3
Inspect the Lightband to verify:
1. It is visually free from damage.
2. All Hinged Leaves are properly latched over the Retaining Ring. See
Figure 7-1 for proper orientation.
3. The Leaf Retaining Cord is seated in the groove of every Hinged Leaf.
7.1.4
Verify the Sliding Tube can move fully radially inward such that it contacts the
Motor Bracket Deploy hard stops per Figure 7-2. If it cannot, proceed to step
7.1.5.
a) Incorrect Leaf position.
b) Correct Leaf position.
Figure 7-1: Verifying Leaf positions
a) Incorrect position (Stowed) b) Correct position (Deployed)
Figure 7-2: Verifying pre-Mate Sliding Tube position
