TM 55-1905-223-24-18-1
Replace/Repair Forecastle Deck Ladders and Handrails.
a. Removal, b. Repair, c. Replacement.
This task covers:
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Welding procedures, TM 55-1900-204-24
Tool kit, general mechanic's,
Tool kit, welder's,
T o r c h outfit, cutting and
welding medium duty,
oxygen and acetylene,
Material/Parts
Warning tags, Item 1, Appendix C
REMOVAL
a. Remove snap hook (3, Sheet 1) and metallic chain (2).
Remove self-locking hexagon nut (7, Sheet 2) and machine bolt (8).
b.
Remove ladders and handrails (1, Sheet 1).
c.
REPAIR
NOTE
Forecastle ladders and handrails are welded
assemblies and a cutting and welding torch
k i t is required. All parts must be
manufactured from the same material. Refer
to TM 55-1905-223-24P-4.
Repair metallic pipe (4, Sheet 2).
a.
Repair diamond plate (5).
b.
c.
Repair channel (6).
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