TM 10-4930-351-14
UNIT MAINTENANCE
ADVANCED AVIATION FORWARD AREA REFUELING SYSTEM MODEL M100A1
REPAIR TOWING YOKE
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic Automotive
Materials/Parts Required:
Dry Cleaning Solvent
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Use in a well ventilated area as the fumes are dangerous if
inhaled. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame or
excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 F - 138 F (38 C - 59 C).
NOTE
Perform disassembly one leg at a time.
1.
Wash the towing and lifting yoke with dry cleaning solvent to remove foreign matter.
2.
Remove setscrews (1) and pins (2) and separate connecting legs (3) from upper legs (4).
3.
Remove screws (5) and nuts (6) and separate the two braces (7) from the connecting legs (3).
4.
If necessary, separate the two braces (7) by removing the capscrews (8) and nuts (9).
5.
Pull cotter pins (10) and remove clevis pins (11), hooks and key rings (12), and chains (13) from connecting legs.
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect connecting legs (3) and upper legs (4) for breaks, cracks or bends.
2.
Inspect chains (13), pins (2, 10, and 11) and hooks and key ring (12) for damage or missing parts.
3.
Inspect the two braces (7) for breaks, bends, or cracks.
4.
Using the proper tools, straighten any bent legs or braces. Replace any leg or brace that is damaged beyond repair.
5.
If either chain is damaged, cut a new one approximately 6 inches (15 cm) or 10 links in length from bulk chain
6.
Replace any remaining parts that are damaged or defective.
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