DOORS DO NOT OPEN.

TM 55-8145-203-13&P

3.6 DOORS DO NOT OPEN.

Can all lockrod assembly handles be raised from

their latches and pulled outward?

YES

With all lockrod handles pulled

Lockrod assembly is damaged and needs replacement.

outward can doors be opened?

Maintenance at a higher level is needed. Notify your supervisor.

YES

Above procedures should have

Frame is bent or hinges are damaged. Maintenance at

detected problem-causing defects.

a higher level is needed. Notify your supervisor.

Container is suitable for service.

3.7 DOCUMENTS ARE DAMAGED.

Inspect document holder for any apparent

damages. Does damage exist?

YES

Replace document holder per

Close document holder. Does document

Paragraph 4.8.

holder close securely?

YES

Above procedures should have

Replace document holder per

detected problem-causing defects.

Paragraph 4.8.

Container is suitable for service.

3.8 CONTAINERS CANNOT BE COUPLED.

Do connecting link assemblies fit into the openings

at the containers corners.

YES

Can connecting link assemblies be

Corners are damaged. Maintenance at a higher level is

rotated according to instructions in

needed. Notify your supervisor.

Paragraph 2.11?

YES

Does connecting link assembly pull

Replace connecting link assembly

out of corner after link assembly is

per Paragraph 3.10.

installed?

YES

Corners are damaged. Maintenance

Above procedures should have detected

at a higher level is needed. Notify

problem-causing defects. Container is

your supervisor.

suitable for service.

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