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CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 4 OF 6

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REPLACE CARGO HATCH INTERIOR LATCH (M113A3

AND M1059A3

ONLY) — Continued

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ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

Cargo hatch cover should ﬁt tightly and evenly along all four sides.

1.

Remove or add washers (1) between two brackets (2) and the cargo hatch cover (3), as needed, to establish a proper seal

and correct latch engagement.

2.

If cargo hatch cover does not seal correctly, remove required number of washers (1), equally, from both brackets (2) to

tighten seal.

3.

If cargo hatch cover (3) is too tight to latch correctly, add required number of washers (1), equally, to both brackets (2) to

obtain proper latch engagement.

4.

Position bracket (2) so that latch (4) engages striker (5) within 3/8 to 5/8 inch (10-16 mm).

5.

TIGHTEN EIGHT SCREWS (6) TO 22-24 LB-FT (30-37 N•m) TORQUE.

END OF TASK

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