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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TM 5-5420-203-14

NEAR-SHORE CENTER SECTION REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 4)

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

General Mechanics Tool Box SC 5180-90-N26

Lifting Device (8000 lbs capacity)

Sling, Multiple Leg

SUPPLIES:

None.

EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS:

Scissoring Cables and attaching hardware removed (pg 3-20).

Hydraulic Cylinder removed (pg 3-23).

Center Section Transverse Braces removed (pg 3-37).

Quadrant must be removed (pg 3-43).

Near-Shore Ramp Section Removed (pg 3-46).

PERSONNEL:

Five

REMOVAL

REMOVE NEAR-SHORE CENTER SECTION (4 AND 7).

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Remove four retaining pins (1) from four

locking and connecting pins (2). Remove four

locking and connecting pins (2) securing ramp

section (3) to center section (4).

Using lifting device, separate ramp section

(3) from adjoining center section (4) a

distance of about 1 ft.

Perform steps a. and b. for opposite ramp.

WARNING

FRH hydraulic fluid may contain Tricresyl

Phosphate (TCP) which, if taken internally,

can cause paralysis. Hydraulic fluid may be

absorbed through the skin. If hydraulic fluid

gets on skin, wash with soap and water as

soon as possible.

Disconnect flexible hydraulic line (5) from

separated ramp section (3). Position line (5)

out of harm’s way.

Perform step d. for opposite ramp.