FLANKING RUDDER LIMIT SWITCH - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

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ADJUSTMENT (Cont)

TM-55-1905-220-14-7 Landing Craft Utility LCU 1671-1679 NSN 1905-01-009-1056 Manual

INSPECTION (Cont)

TM 55-1905-220-14-7

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

None

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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