FORWARD LAUNCH BEAM

TM 5-5420-279-23

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FORWARD LAUNCH BEAM

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Personnel Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's,

Two

Automotive (GMTK)

Equipment Conditions

Materials Required

None

Thread locking compound, loctite 243

WARNING

CRUSH INJURY. THE FORWARD LAUNCH BEAM IS HEAVY 1323 LB (600 KG).

Remove

(1)

Remove the far bank support (6). See unit maintenance procedure 5-074.

(2)

Remove the upper winch rope (2). See direct support maintenance procedure 6-014.

(3)

Remove the lower winch rope (4). See direct support maintenance procedure 6-015.

(4)

Remove the far bank and home carriage (1 and 7). See direct support maintenance

procedure 6-027.

(5)

Release the pressure on the rear pinch roller by turning the rear pinch roller pressure

release tap through 90 degrees.

(6)

Attach a crane to the forward launch beam (5).

(7)

Remove the final stop pin (3) securing the forward launch beam to the final stop.

(8)

Remove the forward launch beam (5).

(9)

To service and repair the component parts of the forward launch beam refer to unit

maintenance procedures 5-056 to 5-060.

(10)

Check the welds on the forward launch beam for signs of cracking.

(11)

Check for corrosion, damage and wear.

(12)

Replace components as necessary.

Install

(1)

Fit the forward launch beam (5) to the launch frame.

(2)

Lock the forward launch beam (5) in position with the final stop pin (3).

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