TM 55-1680-320-23&P
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2-59. HOIST CABLE ASSEMBLY - INSPECT (cont)
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2. Cable Measurement Procedures
NOTE
The rescue hoist cable assembly is from
0.188 to 0.194 inch (4.775 to 4.928mm)
diameter when new. Replace cable if at
any position, the cable diameter is less
than 0.185 inch 9.699mm).
a. Measure the diameter of the cable assembly
at 25 foot (7.62mm) intervals.
b. Check at any position where it is believed that
wear or necking may have occurred.
WARNING
Performing hoist sorties, (always using
same cable length) extending and retract-
ing the cable without weight applied to the
cable assembly can cause bird caging.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Replace hoist cable assembly
(Task 2-60).
END OF TASK
