TM 9-2350-277-20-5
INSPECT POWER PLANT SLING — Continued
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3.
Check chains (3) for following:
a.
If any link (4) is bent or twisted, remove sling from service.
b.
If any link (4) has a sharp transverse nick or gouge, remove sling from service.
c.
If any link (4) is modified, homemade, or length of chain is altered, remove sling from service.
NOTE
Hooks should be free of paint. Paint covers up cracks. Remove all paint from hooks.
4.
Inspect hooks (5) for following:
a.
If any cracks are found on hooks (5), remove sling from service.
b.
If throat opening (6) exceeds 1-7/64 inch (28 mm), remove sling from service.
c.
If twisting exceeds 10
from centerline, remove sling from service.
d.
Inspect safety closure latch (7). If any latch is damaged, remove sling from service.
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