LAUNCH FRAME - EMERGENCY WINCH DRUM RELEASE

TM 5-5420-279-23

5 - 048 LAUNCH FRAME - EMERGENCY WINCH DRUM RELEASE

This task covers:

a. Align

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

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

Materials Required

None

Equipment Conditions

A-Frame deployed

WARNING

INJURY FROM EXTREME HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE. THE SYSTEM MUST BE

DE-PRESSURIZED BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE EMERGENCY WINCH DRUM

RELEASE PROCEDURE.

SLIP AND FALL INJURY. PERSONNEL MAY SLIP ON SPILLED HYDRAULIC

FLUID. SUITABLE CONTAINERS AND FLUID ABSORBENT MATERIALS ARE TO

BE USED TO CONTAIN SPILLAGE.

NOTE

In the event of a power failure the drum brake will be applied and the drum will not rotate.

This procedure details the actions necessary to release the drum in an emergency.