TM 55-1520-240-23-10
16-3.1
INSPECTION AND RELATCHING OF CENTER HOOK MANUAL RELEASE
MECHANISM
(Continued)
16-3.1
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.
Rotate manual release lever (13) aft and
push tip of hook upward until rotating cams
(10) are behind release lever (12).
e.
Release manual release lever (13).
f.
Ensure rotating cams (10) are against cam
stop (14). Ensure release lever (12) is fully
clockwise as shown.
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