TM 5-5420-278-24&P
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RAMP PLATE AND STRAP REPLACEMENT (Contd)
WARNING
Ramp plates are heavy. Use three personnel when removing ramp
plate. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment or
injury to personnel.
NOTE
Removal and installation of right and left ramp plates and straps
are performed the same way. Left side is shown.
REMOVAL
1.
Loosen binder ratchet (3) and strap (5) on ramp plate (12) and disconnect hook (6) from
catch (10) on outer ponton (11).
2.
Remove locknut (2), screw (8), and binder ratchet (3) from angle brackets (9) and (13) on ramp
plate (12). Discard locknut (2).
3.
If angle brackets (9) and (13) are damaged, remove four rivets (1) and angle plates (9) and (13)
from ramp plate (12). Discard rivets (1).
4.
If strap guide bracket (4) is damaged, remove four rivets (7) and strap guide bracket (4) from ramp
plate (12). Discard rivets (7).
5.
Lift locking rings (17) to open position on two pins (18), and remove pins (18) from two pins (16).
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 6 and 7.
6.
Support ramp plate (12) and remove two pins (16) from four outer ponton hinges (15) and two
connecting links (14).
7.
Remove ramp plate (12) from outer ponton (11).
8.
Remove two cotter pins (21), washers (22), pins (19), and connecting links (14) from ramp plate
hinges (20). Discard cotter pins (21).
9.
Remove two screws (25) and wire ropes (23) and (24), from two connecting links (14).
10.
Remove rings (26) from pins (16), pins (18), and wire ropes (23) and (24).
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