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 TM 55-1905-223-24-15
(b) Inspect flukes pin and attaching hardware for metal cracks, corrosion, or other physical damage.
(3) Replace anchor if massive cracks are discovered.
c. Repair Steel Anchor Chain. (See FIGURE 4-2.)
(1) Inspect each standard link for pitting from corrosion, cracks, or other physical damage.
(2) Using caliper set micrometer, measure each detachable link pitting for corrosion or cracks.
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diameter of link should not be less than 5% of 1-1/8 inch (1.069 inch).
(3) Clean minor corrosion from any links not requiring repair. Use sand paper or solvent as required.
(4) If anchor chain is found with corrosion, pitting, or other physical damage exceeding 5%, the entire shot (15-
fathom chain length) must be replaced.
(5) To replace a shot containing a weak link, perform the following action
(a) Remove head pellet plug (1).
(b) Drive out tapered pin (2).
(c) Separate coupling plates (3).
(d) Remove C-Link (4) from standard link anchor chain.
(e) Repeat steps (a) through (d) on opposite end of shot.
(f) Remove shot containing weak link.
(6) Inspect straight headless pin for corrosion, wear, or damage. Measure pin with caliper set micrometer.
Outside diameter should not be less than 5% of original outside diameter. Clean with sand paper or
solvent or replace.
(7) Inspect chain stoppers for wear, cracks, corrosion, or other evidence of physical damage. Clean or replace
as required, as in (6) above.
(8) Inspect towing bridle as follows:
(a) Check cables for fraying, broken strands, or corrosion.
(b) Check plate for wear around the attaching holes, corrosion, or other physical damage. Replace as
required in (6) above.
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