WARNING
Displaced or dam-
aged ramp/ per-
sonnel door seals
may let water en-
ter cargo area.
Personnel
can
drown. Check ramp/ personnel
door seal before closing. Do not
attempt water operations with
leakage.
16. Check ramp and ramp door for
proper operation and seal.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Check ramp door operation.
Make sure hinges work right
and that door can be tightly
secured by lock.
Check ramp door seal for
breaks, brittleness, cracks or
poor seating.
Check ramp wire rope for
frayed or broken strands.
Check ramp seals for breaks,
brittleness, cracks, or poor
seating.
Check ramp locks for proper
operation and missing parts.
Make sure cotter pin on tow
pintle nut is present and
properly secured.
TM 9-2350-261-10
g. If ramp is not operating
properly or parts are faulty,
notify unit maintenance.
17.
18.
Raise and lock ramp
(page 2-153).
Make sure ramp lock lever
rotates forward so ramp is
latched tight and secured
against seal.
19.
20.
Close and lock ramp personnel
door. Make sure ramp door is
tight and secured against seal.
Turn interior dome lights on
(page 2-198).
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