TM 5-5420-278-24&P
0045 00
0045 00-4
OUTER PONTON LOCK MAINTENANCE (Contd)
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Adjustment is the same for left and right sides. Left side is
shown.
1.
Unfold interior bay (WP 0042 00).
2.
Position outer ponton lock in locked position (TM 5-5420-278-10).
NOTE
Outer ponton must be fully open prior to lock adjustment.
3.
Measure distance between inside edge (8) and spacer plate (9); clearance must be 1/8 in. (3 mm). If
necessary, loosen three nuts (7) on screws (6), and tap on spacer plate (9) until correct clearance is
achieved. Tighten nuts (7).
4.
Check position of bellcrank (1); top edge (2) must be even with plate (3). If necessary, loosen two
jamnuts (4) and turn nut (5) until top edge (2) of bellcrank (1) is in adjustment. Tighten jamnuts (4).
4
1
5
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
1/8 IN. (3 MM)
END OF WORK PACKAGE