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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

REPAIR

TM 55-1905-222-14

MAINTENANCE OF RUDDER

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REPAIR RUDDER.

This task covers

a. Disassembly

c. Assembly

b. Repair

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Equipment conditions:

Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail

Reference

and Marine

Para 5-37 Rudder removed from vessel

Vessel in drydock.

Welding Machine

Personnel Required:

(1) Certified Welder

DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLE RUDDER.

NOTE

Replace rudder assembly if bronze gudgeon bearing is worn or the rudder is

damaged beyond repair.

a. Remove lower rudder flange (1) from rudder (2)

if damaged.

b. Remove bronze gudgeon bearing (3) from

rudder shoe casting (4).

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