TM9-2330-368-14 & P
5-10. GATES
Materials/Tools
Cleaning compound (item
Wiping rag (item 10, app E
Shop equipment, welding
Tool kit, welding
Swaging tool
Cleaning. Clean gates thoroughly using a
a.
stiff bristle brush and water to remove
mud, and cleaning compound to remove
grease and oil. Wipe off.
b.
Inspection. Inspect gates for marred paint,
corrosion, cracks, breaks, broken welds
and other damage.
Repair.
c.
(1) Straighten bent tie down hooks (1),
latch ears (2) and latch pins (3). Be
sure holes in ears are alined so pins can
enter holes without binding.
(2) Replace missing retaining cables (4).
Use 6 inch length of 1/8 inch diameter
7 x 7 stainless steel aircraft cable and
two swaging sleeves, part number
MS51844-2 to fabricate each retaining
cable.
(3) Straighten bent hinge pins (5).
(4) Straighten bent slide bolts (6).
(5) If damage to gate is not too extensive,
straighten member where possible.
Weld up cracks in broken welds.
(6) Clean frame.
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