LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

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TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

Major Components

TM 55-1905-222-14

The bow ramp is raised and lowered by a hydraulic powered winch and cable system. A transverse pipe, which

passes through the bow ramp interior forward of frame 0 with associated pivoting sheaves at each end, serves as a ramp

hoisting cable guide. Ramp attachments for emergency mechanical hoist cables are provided in the bow ramp deck, port

and starboard, at frame A. Port and starboard preventers are provided to secure the bow in full hoist position. The bow

ramp preventers are shackled to the forward lifeline anchor fittings, port and starboard, on the main deck and attach to

the bow ramp with eye slip hooks. Ratchet load binders are installed in the preventers to cinch the bow ramp into the full

hoist position. A synthetic rubber gasket provides a watertight seal between the bow ramp and the cargo well when the

bow ramp is at full hoist and cinched in position.

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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.

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Major Components.

MAST (1) Used to support navigation lights.

SEARCHLIGHT (2) Used for sighting objects at night as required.

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