TM-5-5420-279-10
Table 8.6 Operators PMCS Parallel or Ramp Unit (After) - (continued)
Location
Not Fully Mission
Item
Interval
Procedure
Item to Check
Capable If:
No.
Service
206
After
Approach
Ensure wire rope slings are not
Damage beyond
ramp frame
damaged beyond normal wear and
normal wear and tear
slings
tear and securely attached.
present or loose
attachment.
1
207
After
Approach
Check hooks (1) and their
Damage or distortion
ramp frame
respective safety latches for
on safety latches.
hooks and
damage and distortion.
safety latches
208
After
Approach
Check lifting slings for security of
Loose or incorrectly
ramp frame
attachment and correct routing.
routed.
lifting slings
209
After
Launch beams
Ensure jaws are undamaged
Excessive damage
beyond normal wear and tear. All
evident to jaws,
rollers are present. Inspect mount
rollers and birds
resilient and birds beaks for
beaks. Mount
damage beyond normal wear and
resilient missing.
tear.
Replace any
210
After
Pin R clips
Ensure that all R clips are not
deformed/damaged
deformed and are undamaged.
R clip.
NOTE
Pay particular attention to the distance between the straight part of the clip and the tail of
the R, this distance should not be excessive, this indicates deformity.
211
After
Transport aids
Ensure fitted to lower bridge
Transport aids
modules on flatracks.
missing.
