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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 5 OF 6

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INSPECT POWER PLANT SLING — Continued

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5.

Inspect lifting shackle (1) for following:

a.

Verify correct lifting shackle (1) is being used. Part number 12328579 and/or SWL21T should be visible in raised

letters.

b.

Verify correct bolt (2) is being used. Diameter of bolt should be 1-3/8 inch (35 mm), and bolt head should be

marked with HS in raised letters. Nut (3) should be snug and a cotter pin (4) must be installed through bolt.

c.

If any cracks are found in lifting shackle (1), remove sling from service.

d.

Lifting shackle (1) must have a minimum width of 1-31/32 inch (5 cm) between eyes (5). If shackle has a visible

decrease in eye width or bending and deformation and damaged threads, remove sling from service.

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