TM 9-2350-261-20-1
Item
No.
38
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for M113A2 FOV
Interval
Semi-
Annual
Item To
Be
Inspected
Ramp
Latches,
Seals,
and Wire
Rope
Procedure
WARNING
Lowering ramp could injure per-
sonnel. ‘Make-sure no one is in
ramp zone before you lower
ramp. Unlocked ramp can fall
open suddenly. Personnel can
be killed or injured. Ramp sys-
tem and hull can get damaged if
ramp unlocks when carrier is in
operation.
Do not operate car-
rier if locks do not secure ramp
properly.
Keep away from ramps that have
come open during carrier opera-
tion.
With ramp closed, check for tight fit on
rear seal. Adjust ramp lock and link-
age, if needed (page 25-2 or 25-1 O).
Replace ramp seal that is cut, cracked
or hard (page 25-36).
I
Replace wire rope that is frayed or has
broken strands (page 25-30 or 25-31).
Not Mission
Capable If:
Ramp fails up/down
operation using con-
trols.
Damage
allows
ramp to free fall or
wire rope is frayed
or broken.
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