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Table 8.2 Operators PMCS (Before) - (continued)
Location
Not Fully Mission
Item
Item to
Procedure
Interval
Capable If:
No.
Check
Service
48
Before
A-frame
Check that the A-frame fold stop
Loose/not secure.
fold stop
pads are in place and secure.
pads
49
Before
A-frame
Check that the A-frame rotate stop
Loose/not secure.
rotate stop
pads are in place and secure.
pads
50
Before
Slide
Release the twist lock fasteners in
Twist locks seized.
Frame twist
accordance with Chapter 3, Section
locks
II, Para. 3.5.1.39.
51
Before
A-frame
(a) Extend the A-frame stabilizer legs
stabilizer
in accordance with Chapter 3,
leg
Section II, Paras. 3.5.1.40 through
extension
3.7.1.46.
(b) During stabilizer leg extension
check that:
Stabilizer leg
(1) The stabilizer leg hydraulic
hydraulic cylinders
cylinders extend and retract
fail to extend or
when operated.
retract when
operated.
Class III leak evident.
(2) Check for hydraulic fluid
leaks.
Pins damaged.
(3) Check condition and security
of stabilizer leg pins.
NOTE
When deploying the slide frame it is important that the launch vehicle is driven forward in
a straight line. Use a string lined up with the rear and front road wheels and extended
forward of the vehicle to assist the driver to drive in a straight line. If the vehicle is not
driven forward in a straight line the slide frame will twist as it extends causing difficulties
when closing the slide frame.
52
Before
Slide frame
(a) Deploy slide frame in accordance
deploy
with Chapter 3, Section II, Paras
(b) During slide frame deployment,
ensure slide frame extends smoothly.
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