Figure 1-10.1. Conning Tower (Sheet 2 of 3).

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Figure 1-10.1. Conning Tower (Sheet 1 of 3).

TM-55-1905-220-14-1 Landing Craft Unit LCU 1671-1679 (1905-01-009-1056) Manual

Figure 1-10.1. Conning Tower (Sheet 3 of 3).

TM 55-1905-220-14-1

1-23.1 CONNING TOWER

LEGEND FIGURE 1-10.1.

1. WINDOW WIPER CONTROLLERS - Controls the windshield wipers.

2. WINDOW WIPERS -

Keeps the front windows dear of rain and spray.

3. I/C TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER

(AN/URC-80)

4. VOICE TUBE AND MOUTHPIECE - Used for voice communications between the Pilot House

and Conning Tower.

5. PELORUS -

A navigational instrument used to determine relative

bearings to distant objects.

6. RADAR DISPLAY UNIT -

Plan Position Indicator (PPI).

7. THERMOSTAT -

Used to set the ambient temperature within the range of 40

and 80 degrees F, and to control the heater to supply the

heat required to maintain that temperature.

8. CHART TABLE -

Used by the navigator to plot the course on charts.

9. ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX -

Contains three 125 VAC, 15 A, grounded receptacles with

covers.

10. HEATER -

Supplies heat to the Conning Tower.

11. REFERENCE TABLE -

A utility work table.

Senses wind speed and wind direction.

11B. WIND INDICATOR -

Indicates wind speed and wind direction.

Figure 1-10.1. Conning Tower (Sheet 2 of 3).

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