LAUNCH FRAME - LAUNCH BEAM DRIVE TOP COVER

TM 5-5420-279-23

5 - 035 LAUNCH FRAME - LAUNCH BEAM DRIVE TOP COVER

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Thread Locking Compound, loctite 243

Equipment Conditions

None

WARNING

FALL INJURY WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT. THIS OPERATION IS CARRIED OUT

AT HEIGHTS UP TO 6M (20FT) THE RELEVANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE

OBSERVED. THE FALL ARREST (SAFETY) HARNESS MUST BE USED BY

PERSONNEL CARRYING OUT THIS TASK.

Remove

(1)

Remove the seven socket head screws, spacers and washers (2) securing the top cover

(4) to the launch bean drive.

(2)

Remove the remaining three socket head screws and washers (3) securing the front of the

top cover (4) to the launch bean drive (1), note the position of and retain the spacers (5).

(3)

Remove the remaining three socket head screws and washers (3) securing the rear panel

of the top cover (4) and the rear guard (6) to the launch beam drive (1), retain the spacer

(7). Spacer 8 is part of the rear guard (6).

(4)

Examine all components for damage and wear.

(5)

Replace damaged or worn components as required.

Install

(1)

Apply thread-locking compound to the threads on all socket head screws.

(2)

Position the top cover (4) on the launch beam drive.

(3)

Align all mounting holes and fit the seven socket head screws, spacers and washers (2).

Do not tighten.

(4)

Align the rear guard (6) with the top cover (4) and insert the spacers (7).