TM-9-2350-238-20-2
CRANE (CAB) COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT,ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MAY 1993
CHANGE 1
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TM 9-2350-238-20- 2
(2) Wirin g
(a) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard ordnance waterproof cablin g
(b) Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard ordnance single wire, ground retur n
c.
Hydraulic System .
(1) System pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 to 2000 psi (0 to 13,790 kPa )
(2) 8 GPM pum p
(a) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual vane
(b) Output (1350 to 1450 rpm) . . . . .
7.6 gpm at 2000 psi (28.8 l/min at 13,790 kPa )
(3) 80 GPM pump (dual section )
(a) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dual vane
(b) Output (each section at 1350 to 1450 rpm )
1 Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 gpm at 0 psi (197 l/min at 0 kPa)
2 Minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 gpm at 2000 psi (159 l/min at 13,790 kPa )
(4) Spade cylinder s
(a) Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
(b) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-acting
d.
Boom Winch .
(1) Wire rope diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.625 in. (1.588 cm)
(2)
Wire
rope
length
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 220 ft (67m)
(3) Line pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30,000
lb
(13,620
kg)
e .
Tow Winch .
(1) Wire rope diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 in. (2.5 cm)
(2) Wire rope length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 ft. (70m)
(3) Line pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,000 lb(27,240 kg)
f.
Cab .
(1)
Hydraulically
operated
(2) Traverses both clockwise and counterclockwise through 360 °
Section
III.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1-11 .
GENERAL .
a .
M578 Recovery Vehicle .
used to pick up or tow disabled mechanica l
equipment, such as a crane at repair bases ,
(1) The M578 Recovery Vehicle is a
and as a carrying platform for spare parts an d
fully-tracked, self-propelled recovery vehicl e
maintenance personnel. The vehicle is highly
with a 30,000 lb (13,620 kg) boom winc h
mobile and maneuverable and may be trans -
and a 60,000 lb (27,240 kg) tow winc h
ported in a large cargo aircraft .
mounted in an armored cab. The vehicle is
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