TM-5-5420-203-14

BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JUNE 1991

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f. Recovery by Other Than a Launcher.

CAUTION

2-72

When recovering the bridge using other than a launcher, damage to the bridge could occur.

Care must be taken at all times to ensure that damage is kept to a minimum.

Prior to taking

any action, study the situation and think through some of the recovery choices. Avoid

attaching cables or hooks to components that may not withstand the forces exerted on them.

Have a Bridge Officer inspect the situation and decide the best method of recovery. Place

wood or other absorbing materials between cables and the components of the bridge to

reduce damage. Brief all personnel on the recovery method chosen and inform each one as

to his job in the effort.

This Task Covers:

Recovery Using Towing Vehicle and Lifting Device.

EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS:

Serviceable

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

General Mechanics Tool Box SC 5180-90-N26

Hand Tools (shovels, picks, mattocks)

Hydraulic Jack, 12 Ton Minimum Lift

Wire rope, Stranded of Sufficient Lengths

Wire Rope Connectors and Hardware

Launcher

Lifting Device, 15 Ton Minimum Lift

Towing Vehicle as Required for Task

MATERIALS/PARTS:

PERSONNEL:

Bracing

Cribbing

Metal support

Panels

Shoring

Timbers for Blocking

Four