Table 1-1. Inspection of Weapon Security Cage

TM 9-8140-381-14&P

Table 1-1.

Inspection of Weapon Security Cage

Inspection

Action To Be Taken

Casters broken and/or bent;

Replace caster (par. 2-1)

will not roll or swivel*

Front caster brakes out of

adjustment

Cover hinge binding

Gas spring leaking oil or

Replace gas spring (par. 2-6 or 2-7)

other loss of lift assist

capability (gas springs should

enable cage to be opened with

a 65 pound lifting force)

Cage paint scratched or

Touch-up, repaint if

gouged

Foreign matter or corrosion

Clean as required

present

Latch broken and/or bent.

Replace latch

Will not engage properly

with strike

Illegible markings

Replace/repair (fig. C-1

Pads broken or torn

Replace

10.

Balls on quick release pins

Replace quick release

do not release

*Casters should be lubricated semi-annually (par. 2-2).

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