TM 10-1670-251-12&P
3-15.
Rope.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Replace
Tools:
Materials/Parts (cont):.
Knife, Item 2, Appendix B
Rope, Nylon, 3/8-Inch
Diameter, Item 6,
Materials/Parts:
Appendix D
Tape, Pressure Sensitive,
Item 14, Appendix D
WARNING
The rope shall not be used after 10
lowering
operations
when
visibly
frayed or deteriorated, or after contact
with any contaminant which could
reduce its strength.
a.
Inspect. Check to see that the rope is not
frayed, abraded, melted, cut, or otherwise damaged.
Melting damage can be detected by a rough feel of the
rope surface. Discard the rope for personnel use when
it shows signs of fraying or melting damage. Discard
the rope for cargo use when SEVERE fraying or melting
damage is noted. Insure the rope is dry and is 150-feet
long.
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