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 TM 55-1905-242-14
GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
RAMP AND HINGE PINS, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's Rail and Marine (Item 1,
Vessel in drydock or beached
Table 1, WP 0230 00)
Personnel Required:
Truck, Wrecker (Item 10, Table 1, WP 0230 00)
Hoisting Device, 2 Ton (Item 11, Table 1,
Two Watercraft Engineers, 88L
References:
Maul, Ships, 5 lb. (Item 69, Table 2,
TM 55-1905-242-24P (WP 0097)
REMOVAL
WARNING
The ramp may shift positions once the ramp hinge pins are removed. Keep hands and
feet clear of the area between the ramp and the vessel at all times during hinge pin
removal. Do not place hands or fingers in the ramp pin holes. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious injury or death.
All personnel in the vicinity of lifting operations should wear appropriate safety equip-
ment including gloves, hard hat, and safety shoes. Failure to comply can result in
serious injury or death.
Heavy loads can crush. Do not allow any body parts to come under the load or between
the load and a stationary object. Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death.
1.
Lower the ramp until it rests securely on the drydock or the beach.
2.
Remove the ramp cable from the ramp (WP 0219 00).
3.
Attach the wrecker truck, hoisting device, or an appropriate lifting device to the ramp.
4.
Remove the nuts (1), washers (2), and bolts (3) that secure the ramp hinge pin (4).
5.
Take a slight strain on the ramp with the lifting device, sufficient to ease the strain on the ramp hinge pin (4).
6.
Drive out the ramp hinge pin (4), taking care to keep all body parts out of possible pinch or crush areas.
7.
Remove the ramp hinge pin (4) and washers (5). Take care not to lose the washers.
8.
Carefully lift the ramp up and away from the vessel.
0217 00-1
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