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Cable crushing concerns.


A recent modification to the Stryker moved the driver's vision enhancer (DVE See digital video effects. ) to a new position higher up on the vehicle. The modification also included a longer, 6-ft cable to reach the DVE screen.

The cable is routed alongside a metal bar that runs between the driver's hatch Hatch may refer to: Actions and objects
  • Hatching, also called "cross-hatching", an artistic technique used to create tonal or shading effects using closely spaced parallel lines. Also it is used to create curvature and shape to drawn objects.
 and the engine access hatch. It's held in place with cable ties.

Problem is, those cable ties can wear out. If that happens, the cable moves around and can get caught in either of the two hatches. CRUNCH (1) To process data. See number crunching.

(2) To compress data. See data compression.

1. (jargon) crunch - To process, usually in a time-consuming or complicated way.
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Check the cable ties periodically for damage. Replace any that are broken or missing with NSN NSN National Stock Number
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 5975-00-985-6630.

Mechanics, if you have to replace a damaged cable, don't forget to secure the new one with cable ties. Otherwise, you'll soon be replacing the cable again.
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Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Date:Aug 1, 2006
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