ARMY TM 5-5420-212-23
MARINE CORPS TM 08676A-23/2
b. Inspection
(1)
Examine ferrules (1) for security.
(2)
Examine ropes (2) and (3) for chafing or wear.
(3)
Examine rubber fenders (4) for splits or cracks.
(4)
Examine hooks (5) for damage/distortion.
(5)
Examine rope sleeves (6) for security.
c. Repair
(1)
If rope (2) is badly cut or frayed replace with a new length of rope by cutting free at hooks (5) and either side of
rubber fenders (4).
(2)
Thread six new ferrules (1) and rubber fenders (4) onto new rope (2), slip rope through hooks (5) at either end
and insert rope ends through ferrules (1) and over rubber fenders (4) to the dimensions shown.
(3)
Using a swaging press clamp the ferrules (1) to the rope in the positions shown.
(4)
If rope (3) is badly damaged replace with new rope through hook (5) and clamp ferrule (1) in position with
swaging press.
(5)
If rubber fender (4) is severely split replace both fenders and fit new rope as steps (1) to (3) above.
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