TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF RAMP, RAMP CABLES, CHAINS, SHEAVES, LATCH MECHANISMS, SEAL
AND HINGE PINS
5-25 REPLACE RAMP AND HINGE PINS.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's Rail
Reference
and Marine
removed. Vessel in drydock.
Hoisting Device (Crane)
Engine shut down
Sledge Hammer
General Safety Instructions
Ensure hoisting device is capable of lifting
the ramp when disconnected from vessel.
REMOVAL
REMOVE RAMP AND HINGE PINS.
a.
Remove access plates as required to gain
entry into the various components for removal
of ramp.
b.
Attach a suitable lifting device to ramp
assembly (1).
c.
Lower ramp by hand far enough to permit
access to the hinges and pins.
d.
Detach winch wire rope (2) from hull
superstructure (3). Remove cable (2) from
ramp cable system.
e.
Remove locking pin (4), locking nut (5) and
hinge washer (6) from both ends of each hinge
pin (7).
f.
Drive hinge pins (7) out of hinges (8) and
carefully remove pins (7) and ramp (I) from
vessel
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