TM 9--2350--292--10
0051 00--1
VEHICLE RECOVERY OPERATIONS.
0051 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Pay out main winch cable for single line recovery using auxiliary winch, Pay out main winch cable for double line
recovery using auxiliary winch, Pay out main winch cable by backtracking from disabled vehicle.
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and special Tools
6.5--ton snatch block (item 6, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
12--1/2--ton shackles (AR) (item 39, Table 1, WP
0128 00)
18--ton shackles (AR) (item 40, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
50--ton shackles (AR) (item 41, Table 1, WP )
2” diameter, high strength anchor shackle (AR) (item
42, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
Tow cables (AR) (item 7, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
140--ton snatch block (item 5, Table 1, WP 0128 00)
Personnel Required
Three
References
WP 0046 00
WP 0100 00
WP 0128 00
WP 0049 00
FM 9--43--2
WARNING
All personnel will stay clear (at least double the length of cable used) during winching
operation. Cable could snap resulting in injury or DEATH to personnel.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the main winch capacity of 140,000-pound (63,560 kg) single line pull or
280,000-pound (127,120 kg) double line pull. Failure to comply may result in damage to main
winch.
Minimum engine speed for winching is 1,000 rpm. Engine speed for normal operating
conditions is 1,800 rpm. Engine should be increased to a maximum of 2,000 rpm for hot
weather or continuous operation. Operating outside of limits may result in damage to
equipment.
Start pay out of main winch cable slowly. Fast initial payout can cause the cable to unspool.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the main winch.
1. Refer to FM 9--43--2, Vehicle Recovery Operations, to calculate the recovery weight of the disabled vehicle.
2. Based on the results of the recovery weight calculations, deploy the main winch cable using one of the following
procedures in this work package.
• Pay out main winch cable for single line recovery using auxiliary winch.
• Pay out main winch cable for double line recovery using auxiliary winch.
• Pay out main winch cable by backtracking from disabled vehicle.
PAY OUT MAIN WINCH CABLE FOR SINGLE LINE RECOVERY USING AUXILIARY WINCH
NOTE
The M88A2 must be pointed directly at the disabled vehicle to ensure small fleet angles and
proper auxiliary winch spooling. Refer to WP 0100 00 for illustration of fleet angle.
1. Prepare auxiliary winch for operation (WP 0049 00).
2. Position spade to stabilize M88A2 (WP 0046 00).
