FLANKING RUDDER LIMIT SWITCH - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

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TM-55-1905-219-14-7 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1667 Class Boston Hull Numbers 1667-1670 NSN 1905-00-168-5764 Manual

INSPECTION

TM 55-1905-219-14-7

3-214. FLANKING RUDDER LIMIT SWITCH - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

The Flanking Rudder Limit Switch electrically limits the maximum movement of the rudder to hard left - midships -

or hard right. When the ordained rudder position is achieved, the rudder limit switch assembly activates the rudder

Position lights on the steering panel.

This task covers:

a. Inspection

b. Removal

c. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Test Equipment

References

None

Equipment

Special Tools

Condition Condition Description

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Material/Parts

Special Environmental Conditions

None

Personnel Required

General Safety Instructions

Observe WARNING in procedure.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, turn off all electrical power and relieve hydraulic pressure.

INSPECTION

1. Flanking

a. Wiring

Inspect for breaks, cracks,

Rudder

and damage.

Limit

Switch

b. Linkage

Inspect for breaks and

cracks.

c. Housing

Inspect for breaks, dents,

and dents.

d. Hardware

Ensure hardware is tight.

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