TM 10-1670-251-12&P3-15.Rope.This task covers:a. Inspectb. ReplaceTools:Materials/Parts (cont):.Knife, Item 2, Appendix BRope, Nylon, 3/8-InchDiameter, Item 6,Materials/Parts:Appendix DTape, Pressure Sensitive,Item 14, Appendix DWARNINGThe rope shall not be used after 10lowering operations when visiblyfrayed or deteriorated, or after contactwith any contaminant which couldreduce its strength.a.Inspect. Check to see that the rope is notfrayed, abraded, melted, cut, or otherwise damaged.Melting damage can be detected by a rough feel of therope surface. Discard the rope for personnel use whenit shows signs of fraying or melting damage. Discardthe rope for cargo use when SEVERE fraying or meltingdamage is noted. Insure the rope is dry and is 150-feetlong.3-30
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