86 10 ... Replacing Lashing Plate and Lashing Eye

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Releasing lashing eye

Pull spring bar (1) upwards in direction of arrow A. Slide lashing eye (3) in direction of arrow B and remove from lashing plate (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Bar & Lashing Plate

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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove lashing plate.

Installation:

Tightening Torque: 86 10 3AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws & Lashing Plate

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Locking lashing eye

Position lashing eye (1) on circular openings on lashing plate (2). Press lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow A into lashing plate (2). In this position, slide lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow B. Spring bar (3) snaps in, anchors and secures lashing eye (1) in lashing plate (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lashing Eye & Lashing Plate

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