TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF RAMP, RAMP CABLES, CHAINS, SHEAVES, LATCH MECHANISMS, SEAL
AND HINGE PINS
5-27 REPLACE RAMP CABLES, SHEAVES AND CHAINS.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail
Reference
and Marine
removed Vessel in drydock
Ramp Is in lowered position
General Safety Instructions
Ensure ramp is secured in lowered position
whereas it does not move when being
serviced.
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RAMP CABLE
a.
Remove access plates
to
winch
cable
connections and sheaves
b.
Detach winch cable (1) from hull superstructure
(2) Remove cable (1) from ramp cable system.
c.
Run out cable off of winch drum (3) onto the
deck Disconnect end of cable from winch drum
(3).
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