TM 5-1940-322-24
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DIVING PLATFORM FLAP, HINGES, AND BRACKETS REPLACEMENT (Contd)
NOTE
Both diving platform flaps and hinges are replaced the same way.
This procedure covers the replacement of one diving platform flap,
two hinges, and four brackets.
REMOVAL
NOTE
If rivets are present, drill out and replace with screws, washers,
and locknuts. Refer to TM 5-1940-322-24P for mounting hardware.
1. Remove locknut (1), two washers (2), chain (11), and screw (3) from latches (8) and (9). Discard
locknut (1).
2. Depress, release, and remove retaining pin (10) from latches (8) and (9).
3. Remove eight locknuts (1), sixteen washers (2), and eight screws (3) securing hinges (6) to diving
platform flap (4). Discard locknuts (1).
4. Remove two locknuts (1), four washers (2), and two screws (3) securing two hinges (6) to four
brackets (7). Discard locknuts (1).
5. Remove sixteen locknuts (1), thirty-two washers (2), and sixteen screws (3) securing four brackets (7)
to diving platform (5). Discard locknuts (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install four brackets (7) on diving platform (5) with sixteen screws (3), thirty-two washers (2), and
sixteen new locknuts (1).
2. Install two hinges (6) on diving platform flap (4) with eight screws (3), sixteen washers (2), and eight
new locknuts (1).
3. Install two hinges (6) on brackets (7) with two screws (3), four washers (2), and two new locknuts (1).
4. Install chain (11) on latch (8) with screw (3), two washers (2), and new locknut (1).
5. Press release button and install retaining pin (10) on latches (8) and (9).
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