TM 55-1520-240-23-10
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INSPECTION AND RELATCHING OF CENTER HOOK MANUAL RELEASE
MECHANISM
(Continued)
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c.
Pull rear of hook aft. Rotate tip of hook
upwards until rotating cams (10) contact
release lever (12).
Ensure cam roller is fully seated
in locked position and hook is fully
seated in cam lock, or hook will
release under loaded conditions.
d.
Pull manual release handle (13) and push tip
of hook upward until rotating cams (10) are
behind release lever (12).
e.
Release manual release handle (13).
f.
Ensure rotating cams (10) are against cam
stop (14). Ensure release lever (12) is fully
clockwise as shown.
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