The clip-locking method of safetying uses an NAS lock clip. To safety the turnbuckle, align the slot in the barrel with the slot in the cable terminal. Hold the lock clip between the thumb and forefinger at the end loop. Insert the straight end of the clip into the aperture formed by the aligned slots. Bring the hook end of the lock clip over the hole in the center of the turnbuckle barrel and seat the hook loop into the hole. Application of pressure to the hook shoulder at the hole will engage the hook lip in the turnbuckle barrel and complete the safety locking of one end. The above steps are then repeated on the opposite end of the turnbuckle barrel. Both locking clips may be inserted in the same turnbuckle barrel hole, or they may be inserted in opposite holes.

RECOMMENDED READING LIST 

NOTE: you need to be sure that you are studying the latest revision.

Structural Hardware, NAVAIR 01-1A-8, Com-mander, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington D. C., 1 January 1991.

Aviation Hydraulics Manual, NAVAIR 01-1A-17, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington D. C., 1 February 1992.

Aviation Hose and Tube Manual, NAVAIR 01-1A-20, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington D. C., Rapid Action Change 3, 10 March 1993.