Table 5.9 Launcher Components PMCS

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Table 5.8 Launcher Components PMCS - Upper and Lower Winches

Fig No

PROCEDURES

REMARKS

Fig 5.20

a. Check the condition of hydraulic hoses (A).

Equipment is not

ready/available for use,

b. Examine for leakage of hydraulic fluid.

if damage or defects

c. Check the security of all fixings (B).

are found while

carrying out steps a. to

d. Check for nesting of rope (C) on the drum.

Table 5.9 Launcher Components PMCS - Launch Beam

Fig No

PROCEDURES

REMARKS

Equipment is not

a. Check the jaws (A) for damage or distortion which

would make joining of the beam sections and pin location ready/available for use,

if damage or defects

difficult.

are found while

b. Check the bores (B) for excessive wear and scoring.

carrying out steps a. to

c. Check for free rotation of the resilient mount (C).

d. Check all welded areas especially around the jaw area

(D), for cracks and corrosion.

e. Check the central lifting point (E) for wear, damage or

distortion.

f. Check all components for damage to protective paint

film.

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