TM 55-1520-240-23-10
14-12
INSPECT HOOK AND CABLE ASSEMBLY
(Continued)
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1.
Disconnect upper half of quick disconnect cable
guard (1) from lower half of cable guard (2).
2.
Check hook (3) and cable (4) for corrosion.
3.
Check that hook (3) turns freely. If it does not,
apply light coat of dry lubricant (E235) to pivot
(5).
4.
Check safety latch (6) for cracks, nicks, and
proper spring action.
5.
Check cable (4) for broken strands or fraying.
(Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23.) Trim wire ends
flush with cable. Use cloth (E135).
6.
Check upper half of guard (1) and lower half of
cable guard (2). There shall be no cracks or
stripped thread.
7.
Check quick-disconnect coupling (7). There shall
be no broken spring (8), cracks, or corrosion.
8.
Remove and stow hook and cable assembly
(9) in pocket (10) of stowage container (11) (if
required) (Task 14-13).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install heater compartment acoustic blanket (Task
2-210).
END OF TASK
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