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Inspect/Service Bow Ramp Sealing.

TM-55-1905-223-24-10 Bow Ramp Assembly for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154- 1191 Manual

FIGURE 2-10. Turnbuckle, Chain Stopper and Locking Assemblies.

TM 55-1905-223-24-10

2-34. Repair Turnbuckle Assembly. (FIGURE 2-10).

This task covers: a. Inspection/Service, b. Removal, c. Repair, d. Replacement.

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool kit, general mechanic's,

TM 55-1905-223-10, bow ramp assembly

shut down and tagged "Out of Service -

Do Not Operate."

Materials/Parts

Turnbuckle P/N HG228-10-32B76

Warning tags, Item 1, Appendix C

Grease, Item 7, Appendix C

INSPECTION/SERVICE

Inspect the turnbuckle assembly for corrosion or evidence of broken parts.

b. Inspect the threads for damage. Check for grease on threaded parts, add grease if required.

REMOVAL

WARNING

If bow ramp is raised, ensure that both chain stoppers are operating and both

locking assemblies are locked before removing a turnbuckle. Removal of a

turnbuckle with both chain stoppers not operating or the locking assemblies are

unlocked may cause the bow ramp to lower endangering personnel and the

landing craft.

If bow ramp is raised, ensure that both chain stoppers (1) are operating.

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