TM 55-1945-205-24-40244 00 10244 00GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCEFLOATING CAUSEWAYWEIGHT LIFTING DEVICESINSPECTIONINITIAL SETUP:Personnel RequiredSeaman 88KTHREE LEG WIRE ROPE AND CHAIN SLINGSWARNINGAll damaged or defective slings and ropes shall be immediately removed from service as serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment could occur. A visual inspection of slings and all fastenings and attachments shall be conducted before each use using the following minimum criteria.1.Rope diameter reduction of below nominal value.2.Rope for broken outside wires.3.Rope for worn outside wires.4.Rope for corroded, broken or frayed wires at end connections.5.Rope for corroded, cracked, bent, worn, improperly sized or improperly applied end connections.6.Rope for evidence of damage due to welding arc or other heat sources. 7.Rope for severe bending, kinking, crushing, caging or a popped core.8.Chain for excessive wear or stretch.CRUSHINGPOPPED COREBENDINGCAGINGKINKING
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