Table 5.7 Launcher Components PMCS

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Table 5.7 Launcher Components PMCS - Launch Frame

Fig No

PROCEDURES

REMARKS

Equipment is not

a. Check that the launch frame is correctly located in its

ready/available for use,

open and stowed positions.

if damage or defects

b. Check that the 4 upper guide rollers (A), the 4 lower

are found while

guide rollers (A) and the rear pinch roller (B) are

carrying out steps a. to

undamaged and that they are free to rotate.

c. Check that the rope roller (C) is free to rotate.

d. Examine the structure around the A-Frame center pivot

(D) for damage.

e. Examine the launch beam stop (E) for damage to the

striker face and that the snap ring is secure.

f. Examine the cables (F) for kinks, fraying and broken

strands.

g. Check for nesting of rope on the rope drum (G).

h. Check all weld areas for cracks and corrosion.

i. Check the chain tension of the launch beam drive (H).

j. Check the launch beam drive sprockets (J) for

excessive wear.

k. Check the tired wheels on the launch beam drive for

damage and excessive wear (K).

l. Check for hydraulic fluid leakage at the launch beam

drive.

m. Check the security of the launch beam drive gearbox

mountings (L).

n. Check the oil level in the launch beam drive motor (M).

o. Check all pipes and hoses for leakage.

p. Check all manifold blocks for damage and leakage.

q. Check that all button switches have retaining clips.

r. Check and confirm operation of both limit

switches (N).

s. Check all components for damage to protective paint

film.

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