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[4t0RD 0P 374t

MOU}IT, GU}I, CA[IBER .50


IItARt( 56 fitoD 0

DE S(RIPTIOII OPERATIO}I A}ID fiIAIilIEiIA}ICE


WITH ITTUSIRATED PARTS BREAI(DOW}I

PU_qt:lsHED BY DIRECT|ON OF
co m ruR n o en, nRve r
oRonRr,rcE- bytiei,is co MM A N D

I5 JA}IUARY 1969
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FE.& Frg.&
Part Index Source Part Index Source
Number Number Code Number Number Code

zffi8r13 2-20 2838167 1-23


2838rr8 I l-19 2846688 6-25
2B38r19 t-4 2m6ffi9 6-18
2838r20 9- 28M690 1-21
2838125 9-23 2846690-r 6-29
2838126 9-r7 2846690-2 611
2838t27 9-20 2846691 42r
2838r28 9-22 5-2t
2838r29 9-9 286692 415
2838130 9-21 s15
283813r 1-12 286694 4-22
2838132 9-1 5-22
2838133 2-23 28#695 +2
2838lM 2-24 2846695 5-2
- 'ri135 9-7 28466,96 &5
r136 9-5 28M696 J-)
;8137 o ro 2846697 4-9
6" s-9
2B3B138 6-9 2846698 &r0
2838139 6"1 5-10
2838r40 7- 2845699 41
2838140-r 7-10 5-l
2B3Bt4A-2 7-9 2846700 4-
2838140-3 7-t 284670[,-l 4-
28381404 78 284670o,-2 b-
2B3Bl42 B. 284670L 3-24
2B3BI44 2-14 28467Az-L E"
d. I
3- 28/i6702-2 38
2838145 3- 2846702-3 3-t2
283Br45-1 3"1 28M703"L 3-9
2838t45-2 3-2 28l.6703-2 3-15
2838L47 3-20 2B/.6703-3 3.16
2B3Br50 2-21 28/16704 3-27
28381 51 I-10 2846705 3.28
28381s6 3-32 2846706 3-17
2838I57.I 6-28 2846707 34
2838157-2 3-18 2846708 3.31
2838rs8 6-21 28467W 6-s
2B3Bl59 6-22 284$710 6-6
2838r60 6-r9 284,6711 6-7
2ffi816r 6-20 26L5021 8-1
2B3Bt62 6-23 2615036 8-6
2838163 6-24
2838r64 6-17
2B38r6s 6-1s
2838r66 6-t2

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LTST OF EF'FECTIVE PAGES

Total number of pages in this publication is 63, consisting of the following:


Issue
Prg"

Title Original
Original
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ill
Original
Foreword Original
v thru viii Original
ix thru xi Original
xii - Blank Original
I-l thru 1-3 Original
l-4 - Blank Original
2-l thru 2-4 Original
Original
3-l thru 3-10
el.l thru zl-B Original
5-l thru 5-22 Original
I-I thru I-3 Original
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FOREWORD

NAvoRD oP B?41 provides the descriptioL,. operation,


and the iflustrated oarts breakdr; i;;;d'catL;:i0 maintenance procedures,
consists of one volu'me.
c; ffi.i
ux so Mod 0. rt

This publication is intended for use by personnel


concerned with
" the operation
and maintenance of the caliber .soG;; ri",l"t rrtrc so ir{;a''-
ship's training
activities,.suppry points, d3Rols,
of shipbuilding -are reqrest"d 'tJ ;;""d ior theNavar shipyards, and supervisors
evaruation of this standard ordnancE ;;h"ft;;;;" maximum practicabre use and
commanding officer. #i . advise the
.Navar,.weapons-s1.ri"". office, prril"aJpii", pennsyrvania
l9 I l 2, of enons, omissions, ai."r"i"*i*r, ;J,; #ffi i*p"r#'#'""".
NorE: The information in this manual is based in part
on a prototype moder of the
Gun Mount Mk s6 Mod 0 *a a".r
subseguent to 15 October 196g. ""ti;;lrd;;ir"'"g*;;Iffi;.n
models made
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(JIIANCIi RECORI)

(ilungr: NO.
Titk: arul/or Bricl Dr:scription
Signature ol'
Validating Officer

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LIST OF ITLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE
PAGE
l-l Gun Mount Mk 56 Mod 0
l-1
2-l Gun Mount Mk 56 Mod 0 Mounted on
SmaII Craft
2-2 Gun Mount Mk 56 Mod 0 Trp vi;;;Eri"Uorrt 2-l
ot
3-l Machine Guns Assembled for Left and
Right
Gun Operation
3-2 to
3-3 H,t;:*-:l F:::::l
Elechieal Control
Handre
panel "na .
rrranuar'riring i,is;, 3-3
34 P_ositioning Ammunition Belt in Gun 3-3
3-5 Maximum-Ordinates 3-4
K"y R"ng";" .
!:=. dI.,* "t of
3-6 3-s
3-7
Cone of Fire of a Group
Grouo
"f
ri"j"Xt.i",
Trri"Tt^,;.
Grazing Firc 3-7
3-8 ClasseJof Fire with Respect to Target -_a
,,,
3-9 3-8
Classes of Fire with n"ri,""i i; G;;
3.10 Tracer Path Against Moring 3-8
fr"get.
3-10
4t !p"."4 Toole for Caliber .50 Machine Gun
+2 Train Drive Pinion . 4-r
+3 Mount g"J" 6h"*f." a--"" .r^r--' 4-2
+4 4-3
+5 4-4
+6 4-5
4-6
5-l Mount,.50 Caliber Mk 56 Mod 0, Side view
5-2
D.J
!toyn!, .50 Catiber Mk s6 MrJ
Panel Assembly
0;iil v;; 5-2
5-4
54
.
lytch
5-5 9lrrre*gAdapterlnighty ...:: .
5.6
5-8
y-harg{reAdapter ( Left)
5-6 5-8
o-( TrainBearins-.'.-.". 5- l0
5-8 sightMklt-Modl. : : : : . . 5- l2
.
5-9 Trunnion and Cradle Assembly 5- l3
sr0 Ammunition Container assenibty 5-14
5-n Train Drive Assembly 5- l6
5. lB

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LIST OF TABLES

PAGE
TABLE

l-1 Capabilirtiee of Mount Mk 56 Mod 0 l-2


t-2 Phyaical Charecteristicg l-2
l-3 Referene hrblicdions l-3
&r PennissiHe Bumts of Automrtic Fire 3-5

4l Troubk A"atyEb for Caliber .50 Machine Gun M2 Heavy Barrel ' 4-7

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INDEX

HEADING PARAGRAPH NO. PAGE

ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust and Aline Sights 2-1-ll 2-g
Ftuing Linkage Adjustment 4-5-L 44
Firing System Adjustment +t M
Table 1-1 1-2
AMMUNITION
Auxiliary Table 1-2 l-2
Storage Table 1-2 L-2
Supply Table 1-2 l-2
Table 3-I t-a
AUTOMAfiC FIRE
Permissible Bursts of Automatic Fire Table 3-l 3-5

2"1-2 ,-,
BODY
2-L-3 2-2
Train Bearing
2-14 2-2
Train Drive Assembly
2-l-5 2-2
Trunnion and Cradle AssemblY

CAPABILITIES OF MOUNT MK56 Mod 0 Table l-1 L-2

44-4-L 4-3
CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

CHANGE RECORD
iii
2-1-10 2-3
CHARGER ADAPTERS

CHARGER ADAPTER REPAIRS 444 4-3

3-3-2 3-3
CHECKING THE ELECTRICAL FIRING SYSTEM
3-3 3-3
CHECKTNG THE FIRING SYSTEM
3-3-I 3-3
CHECKTNG THE MANUAL EIRING SYSTEM

CHECKTNG GUNS FOR RIGHT CRADLE


3-2-1 3-1
OR LEFT CRADLE INSTALLATION
v
CONTENTS
3-7 3-4
DETAILED OPERATION

ELECTRICAL FIRING 3-7-3-1 3-4

44-5 4-4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

FIRING LII\IITATIONS 3-74 3-5

3-r0 3-6
FIRE CONTROL
3-10-r4 3-7
Beaten Zone en
Burst of Fire 3-10-r-2 d'a

3-10-l 3-6
Characteristics of Fire
3-10-2 3-7
Classes of Fire
3-10-1-3 3-7
Cone of Fire
3.10-3-2 3-9
Firing the Gun
3-r0-3 3-9
Range Determination
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INDEX

PARAGRAPH NO. PAGE


HEADING

FIRE CONTROL
3-I0-s 3-9
Tracer Observation
Tracking
3-I04 3-9
3-10-1-1 3-6
TrajectorY

FOREWORD
+4 4-2
GUN MOUNT MALFUNCTIONS
3-1 3-l
GUN GENEBAL OPERATION
3-2-t-2 3-1
GUN FOR LEFT CRADLE
3-2-t-1 3-r
GUN FOR RIGHT CRADLE -
3-5 3-4
GUN PREFIRING CHECKS
3-2 3-1
INSTALLING THE GUNS
oo
CRADLE 3-2-3
INSTALLING THE GUN IN THE LEFT
coo
o'a'4 3-r
CRADLE
INSTALLING THE GUN IN THE RIGHT
34 34
INSTALLING THE FEED CHUTES
5-l
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
A
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
viii
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
vii
LIST OF TABLES
3-6 3-4
LOADING THE AMMUNITION CONTAINERS
3-7-1 34
LOADING THE GU}iS
4-6 4-6
MALFUNCTIONS
MACHINE GUN CALIBER .50
oc
z'o
2-L-9
MANIJAL FIRING SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE 4-L 4-1


Introduction
1-3-1 I-1
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ol
A'L
2-l
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
i-t-r-t 34
THE GUN
PROCEDURES FOR HALF'LOADING
3-7-L-2 3-4
THE GUN
PROCEDURES FOR LOADING
THE GUN USING 3-4
PROCEDURES FOR LOAD-ING 3-7-1-3
I.X-I''IENXATE METHOD

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INDEX

PABAGRAPH NO. PAGE


HEADING
3-7-2 34
PREPARING THE MOUNT FOR OPERATION

PURPOSE
. 1-1 1-r

l-3 r-1
REFERENCE DATA
Table 1'3 r-3
REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
4-3 4-2
REMOVAL OF GUNS FROM MOUNT
3-9 3-6
REMOVAL OF RUPTURED CARTRIDGES
4-5-1 M
RIGHT.HAND FIBING LINKAGE
.MISFIRE 3-6
3-B
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AFTER A
ix
SAFETY SUMMARY
3-7-6 3-6
SECURING
4-2 4-I
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.1-1I 2-3
SIGHT ASSEMBLY MK1I MOD 1

SYNCHRONIZING THE ELECTRICAL FIRING 4-s-3 4-5


SYSTEM
SYSTEM 4-5-2 4-5
SYNCHRONIZING THE MANUAL FIRING
2-1- 1 2-L
THE GUN MOUNT
4-5-3-1 4-5
TIMING THE SOLENOIDS
3-r0-5 3-9
TRACER OBSERVATION
3-104 3-9
TRACKTNG
44-3-2 4-3
TRAIN BEARING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

TRAIN BEARING CLEANING, INSPECTION' 4-3


44-3-3
AND REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
4-4-3-r 4-2
TRAIN BEARING REMOVAL PROCEDURES
44-3 4-2
TRAIN BEARING REPAIRS

TROUBLE ANALYSB FOR CALIBER .50 4-7


Table 4-I
MACHINE GUN M2 HEAVY BARREL
2.1-5 ,-,
TRUNNION AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY
J- /.D 3-6
UNLOADING THE GUNS
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SAFETY SUMMARY

The following are


appear ersewheri r,ffi;f;d:iH"l'ffi;'H"H""*#Ju'*f.!,r,#r#ffi:,ff"ffi::1;milj*TT::.',"#flT
apply during many phases'or tm ,p"oto-,i *a *-"i"-a"i*#rrT" m 56 Mod 0 gun riount.
SAFETY DEVICES

Safety devices shau be ,sed ae designated


at all times.
to pr€rcnt possibiuty of an accidenr
and shall be kept in good operation

LOADED GUNS

a Iirrc round at the reed chute gun


adapter. under this condirion,
'Jli"t?"$T:"T"?ffidi|;1$fff.I}"flffiils
IIISFIRES AND HANGFIRES

t"Sffirtq+mJffiHfiflJ#"ffiH'*:*; thererore, all raitures to tue must


be heated as hangrires.

DESIGNED PURPOSE OF AMMUNIfiON

Ammunition sha'be used onry for the purpose


for which it is designed
CHANGES IN MATERIAL

,*::Tt';.l:ftfilffiT,H'ili+t['#+33bt:* material, or other materiars used in this


equipment, shar not be

The following WARNINGS are repeated from


rne text tor the protection of personnel.

WARNINGS

Keep hands and body clear of the drive


handle when slewing the mount.
tirg" g_'i I
Th." Srq are not provided with an electrical
nnng safety. They can be fired electricallv
wrth the manual safety set on SAFE. (pagl
3-r,3-3)

Prior to makrng any checks or adiustments to


the firing systems, disconnect ammunition
lged chutes andensure guns iue not loaded.
(Page 3-3, 4-4,4-S)

If firing 100-round bursts, only one such


burst may be fired without' d;d-;f
cook-off. Before firing another f'OO o,
150-round burst, the gui should be allowed
to cool completely. If an overheating burst is
trred, the gun should be cleared Gthin l0

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER
PAGE
r INTBODUCTION

l-l Rrpose
l-l
l-?
1.3
Eguipment Capabilities
t-l
Re-feience Dati
l-3'l Physical Characteristics l-l
l-3-2 Rehrence publications t-l
l-l
DESCRIPrION

2-l lhysical Description


2.1-l Gun Mount . '. 2-t
2-r-2 Body 2-l
2-t-3 Train Bearine 2-2
2-r4 9-o
2-l-5 frain prive Assembly 9-o
Tmnnion and Cradle Assembly ,-,
2-t-6 Ammunition Container Asserilty
2-r-7 Armor .
2-3
2-t-B 2.3
2-t-9
Elecbical System . .
2-3
Manual Firins Svstem ot
2-l-t0 Charger Ad"it"o 2.3
2.1-1r Sight AssemBly Mk ll fu"a 2.3
OPERATION

3-l General Operation


3-2 Installiru tt C"* - ' 3-I
s2-t "
Cu* t". night ir"afi 3-l
Checkinfi
In*allatibn .
i"fi ir"af" .,
"; 3-1
&2-r-t Gun for Risht i."dil f""aiti"tt.i*a
3.2-1-2 3-l
9T 19'tgft C.ra{e (Right-Hand reedi
*2-2 Installing Gun in Rrdrt dradte 3-1
3.2-3 In*dling Gun in LeIt Cradle 3-1
3-3 Cheeking Firing Systems 3-2
3$.r Checking Manud Firing System 3-3
&3-2 3-3
34 thoF g Elecgicat ririrg'systim
Instdling Feed Chutes 3-3
&5 Gun hefiring Checks 3-4
3-4
3-6
3-7
_Loading Ammunition Containers . . : 3-4
Detailed Operation
&7-l 3-4
3-7-l.l 3-4
&7-t-2
$7-r-3
hocedure for Loading th" 6"; : -.- : : 3-4
3-4
Alternate hocedures ior Loading-the iun
*7-2 heparine the Mount 3-4
3-4
&7-3
3-7-3-t
I1'-gth?cu"s-.---. ::::::: : 3-4
_E-lecuig{ Firing 3-4
3-7-3.2 Manual Firins : .
J-b
3-74 Firirg Limitaltions
3-7.s .r.b
Unloading Gun
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CONTENTS-Continued
PAGE
CHAPTEB
3
3-6
3-7-6 Securing 3-6
3-B Safetv Frecautions after a Misfire 3-6
3-9 Removal of RuPtured Cartridges 3-6
3.10 Fire Control 3-6
3-10-l Characteristics of Fire .
3-6
3.r0-1-l Trajectory 3-7
3-10-1-2 Burst of Fire 3-7
&10-l-3 Cone of Fire
3-7
3-10-14 Beaten Zone
3"7
3-10-2 Classes of Fire .
3-7
3.10-2-l Cttt*t of Fire with Respect to the Ground 3-7
}-rc-2-2 Ctass€s of Fire with Respect to the Target
3-7
&10-2-3 Classes of Fire with ResPect to Gun
3-9
3-10-3 Range Determination
3-9
3-10-3-r Estiirating by EYe 3-9
3-10-3-2 Firing the Gun
3-9
3-10-4 Tracking .
3-9
3-10.5 Tracer Observation

MAINTENANCE

Introduction 4'l
41 4'l
4-2 Special Tools
4'2
+3 il;;J ri c,r* t.rrn Mount 4'2
4-4 d". ef"""t Malfunctions
Train Drive Assembly Malfunctions
4-2
++t 4-2
M-2 Train Drive Aslemb.lf Repairs. 4-2
4*4-3 Train Bearing RePairs..
Train Bearin[ Rcmoval Procedures .
4-z
,M-3-1 a
Train Bearing Disassembly Procedures . .
^
'r"o
M-3-2
e$.3 irain Bearin[ Cleaning, Inspection, and Assembly
43
Procedures a,
+")
+44 Charger Adapter RePairs . '
444-l ;Jr8;;;iif i"frr""-""t.
tvt'"r,rr,ctions .,
4'3
44
+4-5 il;;;JS;.tJ*
+5 Firins SvstJm Adiustments. 11
Adjustment +'*
ZL5.I Rlght:-Hand Firing Linkage
+s-2 i;;;i,;;t* trrl rrr*"ir Firi'ng svstem 4's
4-5-3 ;'";;;i;;;l;E ii.. nr."i'i""r Firingisvstem 4;2
lL5-3-l fimine the Sdbnoids . 1')
4'o
+6 Calibei .50 Machine Gun Malfunctions

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN


5-l
5-l Introduction
d-z How to Use the IPB When the Part Number
5-t
Is Not Known .
5-3 How to Use the IPB When the Part Number
5-1
Is Known
5-20
Illustrated Parts Breakdown Numerical Index
I-1
INDEX

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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

I.1 PURPOSE
A list of reference publications is found at the end ol
this chapter.
Gun Mount Mk 56 Mod 0, figure I-1, is desigred to
be
mounted aboard small craft for use against surface and
t*g"F: Its simplicity in consructiln and operation, I.2 EOT.IIPMENT CAPABILITIES
,T.
light weight, and minimum maintenance reguirements
meet the needs for small craft armament.
Table 1-l lists the capabilities and limitations of the
mount and the guns.
The mount.is eguipped with two Caliber .50 M2 Heavy
Barrel.machine._ g-uns with MlO chargers. I.3 REFERENCE DATA
They arl
air-coole d, recoil-operated, alternate -feeld, metallic -link
b€It-fed, automatic weapons. The guru can be fired t-3-t Table l-2
simultaneously or individually, eitier electrieally lists the principal di@f the mount
or and its major subassemblies.
manually. Ammunition is fed to both guns from
a
cenhal container through flexible chutes.
l-3-2 REFERENCE PUBTICATIONS. Table I_3 lists
.! degree of protection is provided the operator with the general public"tions .el"tEi-[i-ihe descriprion,
the provision of dual-hardrr"". operation, and maintenance of the Caliber .50 Gun
rear of the mount. "r-o, in tlie front and Mount Mk 56 Mod 0.

Figure i.l. Gun llount Mk 56 NIod 0

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TABLE 1.T. CAPABILIfiES OF MOUNT 56 MOD O

Power reguirements 24 Volts DC f0 amps tnax.


per gun, 50 amps max. with
auxiliary equipment
Limits in elevation Minus 15 to plus 55 degrecs
Limits in train Location of positive stoPs
Maximum range 7400 yards
Rate of fire 450 to 5(X) rounds per minutc Per gutr
Type of fire Automatic
Mode of fire Electrieal and manual
Manning requirements . One man
Type of control Manual
SEhts Post and Ring Sight Mk 11 Mod I
Ammunition Ball, AP, API, API'T

TABLE 1.2. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Weight of mount 370 Pounds


Weight of guns 164 Pounds
Gun length, overall 65 Inches
Barrel length 45 Inches
Train eontrol Manual control gearbox
Elevation control Manual control handle
Ammunition storage . 500 Rounds per gun
Ammunition, auxiliary 2 Trays, I box of 105
rounds each (Optional)
Ammunition supply Feed chutes
Spent ammunition containers 2, Each with a capacity of 1000
empt), cases and 1000 links
Firing systems (percussion) Electrical and manual
Body armor (5/16" thick) Front armor also provides a
static counterbalance.
Body armor (5/16" thick) Rear armor also provides a
backrest for the operator.
Elevation lock Mechanicd plunger type
rrain lock Mechanical plunger type
Eleetrical system 24 Volts DC; to energize gun
solenoids & operate
auxiliary equipment
Sight assembly Post and Ring Sight I{k f l Mod I
M10 Charger and adapter Charging and clearing of guns
Retracting slide assembly S upplementary charging and clearing
of guns

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TABLE T.3. REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS


Caliber.50 Mount Mk 56 Mod 0 NAVORD Drawing 2838069
Clearing of Live Ammunition from Guns NAVORD OP I59r
Index to Navy Ammunition Stock Class p
Small Arms and Landing Force
Ammunition NAVORD OD 12067.P Rev. 3 Chg.2
Lubrication of Ordnance Equipment NAVORD OD 3OOO
Maintenance Requirement Cards NIIP/8.1/I
United States Army Technical Manual,
Direct and General Support
Maintenance Manual for Machine
Gun, Caliber .50 M2 Heavy
Barrel TMg-1005-213-34
United States Army Technical Manual,
Field and Depot Maintenanee Repair
Parts and Special Tools List for
Machine Gun, Caliber.50 M2 Heavy
Barrel . TM9-roos-2r3-Bsp
United States Navy Ordnance Safety
hecautions NAVORD OP 3347

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CHAPTER 2

DESCRIPTION

2.T PHYSICAT DESCRIPTION


Trunnion and eradle assembly
2-1-1 GUN MOUNT. The Gun Mount Mk 56 Ammunition container assemblv
Mod 0, Armor
is a light we$-t,
|E* _2;r,. -""rrU,"-oprrrt"a mount, Electrical system
31ffi :' #,frf
ofi:'d'ig:,"ff,*"1"*:,y:; Nlanual firing system
composed of the following major Charger adaplei
.o-po.,"nL. -
Sight assem6ly
Body
Train bearine This mount can also be mounted on mountins
Train drive isembly yrflces d.e.signed for either the Mk ii or \,ti. # C;;fr
.Du uun Mounts bv using only 12 of
the 24 mounting
bolt holes provided.

i: r:-r ' ,

Figure 2-l. Gun -\lorrnt \lk 56 \lod 0 \lt_rurrtcrl on Small Craft

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2-I-2 BODY. The body, figure 2-2, is a cireular 2-I-4 TRAIN DRIYE ASSEMB!-Y' The train drive,
.t*"t*-" , rhich supports the guns' ,ammunition consisd@rated handcrank,
containers, a.*or a.rd all rotating parts of the mount' right-angle drive, gear reducer, and drive pinion, rotates
ii consist"'of an aluminum alloy ring approximately 50 arid controls the mount in train. It is mounted in the
inches in diameter and 9 inches in height' The guns are center of the mount on a support bracket bolted to the
supported bv the trunnion and cradle- assembly which body. The handcrank drives the gear reducer through a
ir'rit""n.a to the body. The remaining components of righi-angle gear and universal joint. The -gear reducer
the mount are attached to the bod,v by means of asiembly lrovides a mechanical advantage - . o-f
brackets and bolts. approximately 6-to-l to drive the pinion gear which
engages the fixed ring gear.
2-f-3 TRAIN BEARING. The bearing assembly
consislffiiaiftffi-p) hearing race, an outer The mount can be locked in train in anv position
(bottom) bearing ."ce, d an innei bearing race of with a mechanical plunger-type lock which locla the
"t
which the ring gear is an integral part. The outer (top) train drive mechanism.
and (bottomibladne races are attached to and rotate
ge"t and inteEal inner race are
with the body..hhe .i.,g-riounting 2-l-5 TRUNNION AND CBADLE ASSENIBLY' The
attached to ihe fixed structure. The hard trun.ri ts of
coated aluminum races contain 3?4 cast phenolic ball two cradles, two saddles, four trunnions, four pillow
bearings. Half are 0'406 inch in diameter and support blocks (trunnion bearings), a trunnion coupling. and
the loid; the other half are slightly smaller, alternately the front armorplate support. The entire assembly is
spaced and act as idlers. The load suPPot ball bearings supported on four braekets welded to the body and
,re colored white and the idlers red for identification .oi"t.r in elevation. Each gun is mounted in a cradle
purPoses. which is in turn mounted in a saddle. The trunnions are

PI LLOl'l MANUAL FIRING


BLOCK TRIGGER

LEFT SADDLE LEFT CRADLE TRAIN ELEVATi ON ELEVATI ON


HANDCMNK STOP CONTROL HANDLE

Figure 2-2. Gun Mount Mk 56 IIod 0 Top View of Gun )lount

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welded to the saddles and rotate in bearings attached to panel shown in frgure 3.8. The panel is located betweer
the top of the brackets. The hollow tuniion coupline the guns in front of the opeiator. It contains thre,
connects the two runnions together in elevation. ' ' circuit-breaker switches and iwo toggle switches. Firiq
of the right gun, left gun, or both ffns simultaneouslv
-The guns can be loeked in elevation at 0 and +45 is controlled through the three circirit-breaker sra,iteh;
!"q*r with a,plunger-typelock mounted o" tt " "ight
inner support bracket; the lock engages either of
' tfro The center switch is the master power sr+,itch anc
holes in a quadrant on the right saddie'ass"*tty. cfueuit breaker which protects thd entire electica
system. The right and left gun switches control current
2-t-6 AMMUNJ.TI.OI=,{= qONTAINER tJre gun fuing solenoids througl
4ssEtIBL@nsfromthe llo*-r9 lglt onand-theleft-elevation
n""g swrtch handle. The right anti
Iirrc ammunitioncontainer located in the"center of the Ih:
lett gun switches also serve as automatic "cireuit
Tgunt. Separate compartments are provided for the byakery. Therefore; a short circuit on one gun will not
and left grns. Feed chute's nride linked a,ffect tlre operation of the other gun or'the entire
",ght
ammunition to the guns. Each comparanEnt in the live elecfical system.
ammunition container will hold 5d0 rounds of linked
ammunition. The live ammunition container is bolted Two auxiliary Joggl" switches are provided for future
to and between the spent ammunition containers which use. and are designed to contr-ol such optionai
are fastened to the body by means of brackets and equipment as a searchlight.
bolts at their upper rims.
2-l-9 MANU+L FIRII\G SYSTEM. The manual firing
One spent
-ammunition container under each gun
rotates with the
system provides an alternate means of firing the gunl
mount to catch the empty Irrd srmultaneo-r,sly or individudly.
links. Each container will hold 1000 empty "r"",
cartridge 4 manual fi;ng d"gger
is mounted on the right gun tradle
cases and 1000 links. The empty iust in froit ofThe
ir,i links aie
"r"",bottom of each elevation handle as inown in figuri 2-2. The manual
removed through sliding doore-ai the trigger handle operates the trigger extensions of both
container. guns simultaneously through a ipring-loaded linkage as
shown in figures 4-6 and 5--6. M;vid the manual firine
ammuniton containers, having a capacity trigger to the rear moves the right-hind rod and cleviE
of-4r11tr-gI
105 linked rounds each, are available"as optionA ,oy"+, causing. spring tensidn to pull the trigger
e-qui-pment. They are mounted to the rins weldment
of extension forward and down, therebv depressing"tie
the base exposed for rapid reloadlng. The same
.*d T"
ammunition chutes used with the central a-rnmunition
bellcrank-.and
tiri$ the gun. Simultaneouity, tf,E roa
rotates a link which turns a shaft extending tirough the
container are used to feed ammunition to the guns. trunnion coupling. Rotation of this shaftiotates a tint<
which moves the left-hand rod and clevis forward.
2-l-7. A+MOR. Front and rear armor of 5/16-inch firing the left gun. A return spring, figure 4-6, attached
dual-harclness armorplate provide a degree of to tJre left-hand rod and
proteetion for the operator. reiurns the manual
Id"g \"f."g: to a teutral "."atJ
position when the trigger
-
handle is released. The left una nght override ,p.ii"p.
front. armorplate is located between the gun
. f!," and ii suppo*ed by a bracket attached to ihe
figure 5-6, allow the guns to be-fired selectivilv "or
lT"l" left simult^aneously. Selective firing is accomplished by the
!t -and
nS-
with the grrns
saddles. This armor hains and elevates use of the safety assembiy on the backplate of'eaeh
and balances the trunnion assembly. gun-
?he curved rear armorplate is bolted to the bodv at
2;l-1,0
the. rear of the operator's position *a ,"*", l" , 9HARGER .4.DAITEBE: Charger adapters are
backrest.
attached to the inside of each gun cradle to iacilitate
chargrng the guns, from inside th'e mount. Each charge.
consists of a tube with an internal cable. a swiiel
A removable webbed strap suspended between the mounted p_ulley block, and a handle as shown in figures
two spent ammunition containers provides a seat for 5-4 and 5-5. When the operator puils the h;dle
the mount operator. towards him, the cable is wifhdrawn iiuoueh the tube
actuating the MlO charger to charge the gunl
2-l-B ELPCTRICAT SYSTPM. The primary purpose
of th9 eleetrical system, figures 44 and +-S. ii to 2l,l1,SIGHT..tSSErymLY MK rr IrOp l. The sight
provide for electrical fuing of the guns. power is assemory consrsts of an open ring and post sight.
supplied to the mount thiough a tio-wire system Normally, the open ring sighi is mointed on the fr"ont
connected to the boat's 24-v6lt DC power supplv armorplate__support and the post sight on the tmnnion
through a quick disconnect plug. coupling. H9w9yer, the sights can -be interchanged at
the operator's,discretion. The sight assembly ptoides ,
The system is controlled by the electrical control means of estimating lead angies. The foiward sight

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sunoort can be adjusted laterally for deflection


cdriections and the iear sight base can be adjrfted
rrcrticallv for range corections. kior to use, the sights
r"i#d and "held in position by spring-loaded
"r"
plungers engaging detents. IVhen not in use, they are
ioldjd to a f,oiizontal position to prerent damage'

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATION

3.I GENERAT OPERATION

The Gun Mount Mk 56 is manually-operated in both


train and elevation, by one opeiator. It ean be
accurately positioned in train by means of a handcrank
a geru 3-2-r.r
dnyurg. mechanism, or slewed rapidly to an
approximate po.sition using body p."r"urL. Th" t*o
Feed). t
components for proper operation. To checit,
guns, mounted in mechanically-cbnirected cradles, are
positioned in elevation using the handle attached to the
inboard side of the right grln cradle. Because the gu; 1. Open top cover.
and cradle are mass-balancid at the trunnions, the fZrce 2.
Ye_rify
4at feed direction switch is set at grooye
required to elevate or depress the guns is small. The marked L on the bolt.
guns can-be elevated to a maximum-of SS degrees and
Ieed.
depressed to-15 degrees. When tracking, tt"ip"i"t*
uses his left hand to turn the handcraik to move the . .4. Y.lfy that stop assembly is mounted on right
sOg an$ that feed p_awl arm points to the right.
mount either to the left_or
rate.of 1ght. A maximum tracking . -5..side-Verify that belt-holding pawls are mounted on
-approximately 15 degrees per second can bE left of receiver with feed Jhute adapter.
obtained.
6. Ensure MlO charger is mounted'on left side of
gtf_" ard rehacting slidi assembly is mounted on the
WABI\rING right side.
Keep hands and body clear of the drive
handle when slewing thi
3-2-l-2 G,r, fo., L,.ft C.rdl. (Rig
mount. Feed). Fmsitionll
components for proper operation. To check:
. Wlgn slewing, the operator removes his hand from
the drive handle and leans to the left or right against
the spent ammunition container. This ovirride"s the l. Open top cover.
drive, allowing the mount to be slewed at any desired 2. Verify that feed direction switch is set at groove
rate.
marked B on the bolt.
3,. Verify that belt feed lever is set for right-hand
"
Ieed-
, Firing 91 1f9 gr"i is accomptished by, either
firing switch pushbution, located in the
depressing. the
Verify that rear stop and stripper is mounted on
. ^4.side
.
end of the elevation handle, or by activating the left and that feed pawl arm poinis to the left.
manual firing trigger just forward of the eleiltion . .5, .yeri{f -that belf-holding pawls are mounted on
right
handle. Switches on the electrical control panel select tde of the reeeiver with i."d .hut" adapter.
6. Ensure MlO charger is mounted on right side of
Ting. o{. the_.left. rrght. or both guns ii,.n fir*g
elec.trically. The safe locks on thi individud guf; gun and rebacting slidi assemblv is mount"ed on left
sloe.
backplates are used to select firing of left, right,'or
both guns when using the manual firlng methorl."
3.2.2 INSTATLING GUN IN RIGHT CRADLE.
WARNING
l. Enzure cradle is locked at 0-degree elevation.
The guns are not provided with an eleetrical 2. Verify that forward Eun pin is lnstalled.
firing.safety.
Ih"y- can be fired electrically ,top3.of?lace.gun in.cradle Jo that forward gun pin is on
tiont retaining lug.
with the manual safety set on SAFE.
.4,.
Sli.de gun. slightly forward until gun pin alines
3.2 INSTALLING THE GUNS with tiont
" retaining lug.
.5. .Putl gun t"o rEar until gun pin engages front
retaining lug.
The guns are received assembled. one for left side
and one for right side installation. 6. Aline holes in receiver with holes on cradle and
install rear gun pin.

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LATC}I LATCH
HANDLE HANDLE

BELT BELT
FEED FEED
LEVEB LEVER

FEEI)
PAWL
ARM

FRONT
STOP

BELT
STRIPPE HOLDING
PAWLS
BELT
HOLDING
PAWLS
FEED
CHUTE
ADAPTER
FEED
CHUTE
SWITCH
ADAPl'ER

BOLT

GUN FOR LEFT CRADLE GUN FOR RIGHT CRADLE


(RIGHT-HANII FrllED) (LEFT.HAND FEED)

Figure 3-1 Machine Guns Assembled for Left and Right Gun Operation

?. Rotate rear gun pin approximately 90 degrees to of receiver.


lock.
B. Install trigger extension on bellcrank on 3-2.3 If,ISTALLING GUN IN LEFT CRADLE.
backplaie of gun.
O. Veriiy" that manual firing linkage is x'lirrsted so l. Verify that forward gun pin is installed'
that the mahual firing trigger iJ3-1/4 inches from the 2. Place'grn in cradle so tliat forward gun pin is on
elevation control handle.-Tigure 3'2. If adjustment is top of front retaining lug.
'3. Slide gun s[g6tlv" forward until gun pin alines
reqtrired, refer to paragraph'1'5-1.
i0. Connect ehatgiitg'udapter cable to N{I0 charger with front retaining lug.
cable. 4. Pull gun to reir until 5un pin engages front
11. Attach electrical connector to solenoid on top retaining lug.

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. 5. Aline holes in recejyer with holes on cradle and


install rear gun pin. 5. Observe that manual firing trigger returns to fui
Rotate rear gun pin approximately forwar{Rgsition as shown in figu?e SlE.
90 degrees to
,{. _ _ 9: lrd$g:,1{:ry a.srymbfi on backplate of eact
trigger extension on bellcrank.
gun to the F (FIRE) position.
1. l^,"X 7. PuU manual firing triger to rear. Observe tha
charging adapter cable to MlO charger both trigger extensions-mo6 do*nrn and releasr
"rboll.to*"ct
9. Attach electrical lflrg ".d the manua
prnt srmultaneously. If they do not,
connector to solenoid on top of rmng
Feeeiyer. sy_stem must be synchronized as described ir
paragraph 4-5-2.
B. Release manual firing triger.
MANUAL FIRING - 9. Observe that manuaifirii-g trigger returns to full
ELEVAIION CONTROL forward position.
TRIGGER
HANDLE 10. Position both safety assemblies to the S (SAFE)
position.

3-3-2 HE LE CAL
proper operation as follows.

WARNING

fh9 guns are not provided with an electrical


fil$ -safety. They can be fired electricallv
wrth the manual safety set on SAFE.

WARNING

3-714* Prior to making any checks or adiustments to


the. firing systems, disconnect Lmmunition
teed chutes and ensure guns are not loaded.

l. Charge guns.
2. At electrical eontrol panel,
r figure 3-3, position
c
MASTER switch ro ON.
ELEVATION FIRING SI,JITCH 3. Position left and right gun switches to ON.
STOP .
4-
_ Depress firing swiih o-n elevation control handle.
H.oth solenoid plungers should extend with
Figure 3-2. Elevation Control Handle an audible
and Manual Firing Trigger
c[ck and release both firing pins simultaneouslv. If
they. do not, the electricj ii.ing ,yri"* *rri l"
synchronized as described in prrrgr":pt +-S-3.
3.3 C}MCICTNG FIRING SYSTETTS left,gun switch t6 Of,f,. The left gun
^^,1:-lg.i,ion
solenord plunger should retract with an audible clilk.
FTRING SYSTEM. The gun switch to OFF. The right gun
system proper
-^,1: l:.llli..,
sotenord should1rslt
retract with an audible click.
operation as 7. Firing switch and position ilIASTER
-Relea^se
switch to OFF.

hior to making *tffit


r adiustments to
the fuing systems, disconnect ammunition @o@
l.
feed chutes and ensure guns are not loaded.
@P,#i,h$n e@ 0r

eac^h
Charee guns.
2. Ensure that the safjtl
in the
assembly on backplate of
S (SAFE) position.
oo@ t . ltl t - atl r^rlfr I.rut
ryn-_rs
3. Pull manual firing trigger fully to rear. Firing pins
should not release.
4. Release manual firing trigger. Figure 3-3. Electrical Control panel

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34 INSTALLING FEED CHUTES 2. At ammunition container' grasP ammunition belt


ao"lf" [nk and feed through chute into feedway of
1. Attach box end fitting of short feed chute to hell gun. Push first round over belt-holding pawls as shown
mouth fitting on forward ammunition com-partment' in fizure 34.
g] PuU charging adapter handle all the way to rear
2. ConneJt opposite end of chute to adapter on left
and release.
gun.
This feeds the first round to the center of the
NOTE: The open side of the feed chute must feedway where it is gripped by the extractor' The
-coiriidered a safe but loaded
half-loid position is
face up as it ii attached to the gun adapter as
shown in figure 2-2. condition.'The round cannot be fired because it is at
the eenter of the feedway and not in the chamber'
3. Attach long feed chute to after ammunition
compartment and right gun in the same manner' 3-7-L-2 Procedures for Loadins the Gun' To load the
gun from the half'load position:
3.5 GI]N PREEIRING CHECKS
Pull charging adapter handle all the,way- to the rear
Conduct gun prefiring procedures as prescribed in and release."ffiis tebas a round into the chamber and
the Maintenance Requirement Cards. the extractor grlps the next round in the belt' The gun
is now loaded, cocked, and ready to fire'
3-6 LOApING AMMUNITION CONTATNERS g'z-i-g Alternate Procedutes fo' Lo"ding the Gun'
1. Load linked ammunition into forward
cgmpartment in layers so that: 1. Open top cover of the gun. Once the cover is
raised, itt.,r* ihat the bolt is in the forward position
b. Sini'le empty link goes in compartrnent fust' before the cover is closed. If the cover is closed when
c. Indi-vidual- a*mut itiot belts are linked the bolt is to the rear, the bolt feed lever stud will not
together as they are loaded into the compartment. fit into the proper groove of the bolt- Thus parts may
2. Load rear compartment in same manner. be damaged as tle bblt goes forward.
2. Raise extractor.
3.7 DETAILED OPERATTON 3. At ammunition container' grasp ammunition belt
double link, feed through chute into feedway of gun
3-?-1 TOADING GUNS. Loading of th9 qI { and place first round against cartridge stops'
-load 4. Lower extractdr into extractor groove of
"""o*!Gf,
and load.
"d--irtrro,li"doctoperationscalledhalf cartridge case.
5. C"lose top cover and ensure that it is latched'
3-7-1-l hocedur.es for Half-Loading the Gun. 6. Pull charger adapter handle all the way -to rear
and release. Th]is feedi a round into the chamber and
1. Ensure top cover of gun is closed. the extractor grips the next round in the belt' The gun
is now loaded, cocked, and ready to fire.

3-7-2 PREPARING THE MOUNT. To prepare the


BELT FEED PAhIL
mount@the train and elevation
locks and place the sights in the upright position.

3-?-3 FIRING THE GUNS. The guns can be fired


simultaneously or individuallv, either electrically or
manually.

3-7-3-f Electrical Firins. To fire the gun electrically,


BELT FEED proceed as follows.
SLIDE
l. At electrical control panel, position MASTER
EMPTY DOUBLE LINK switch to ON.
2. Position L gun and R 5un switches to -ON"
BELT HOLDING PAWL 3. Point guns ioward tar[et and depress firing switch
AMMUNITION BELT on elevation handle.

Both guns will fire and will continue to fire until


Figure 3-4. Positioning.Ammunition Belt in Gun firing switch is released.

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To fire only.one
or
flllposition either the L gun switch
lt gun switch to OFF. gun cannot be cleared within l0 seconds, the
round should be allowed to remain in the
chamber with the gun aimed in a safe
_ 4. Position L gun and R gun switches to OFF when direction and these procedures should be
nnng ls completed.
followed.
3-?-3-2, MTri.al Firine. To fire the guns manually Non-Combat Situation
proceed as follows.
B olt jammed, breech partially
l. At backplate_.of both guns, position safety open.. Apply. _w_ater cooling i;
assembly to F (FIRE) position.
accordance with Op l59l immedi"ately.
2; Po1T, guns toward target and with frngers of right When the gun barrel and e*porid
,hand, pull manual firing trigger portion of the jammed round have been
cooled to ambient temperature -- but not
Both guns will fue and will continue to fire until the before 30 minutes aft-er last attempt to
manual fuing trigger is released. fue, open the breech and dispose oi the
round.
..Io F".o^!y gun, position safery assembly on
either the left or "l:
right gu" backplate to S (SAFE). ' Breech closed. Apply water cooling in
accordanee with OP l59l immediaiilv.
3. Position safetv assembly on each gun to S When gun barrel has eooled to ambient
(SAFE) when firing [r" m"" -' temperature - but not before 30 minutes
"o'rnd"tj. after . last attempt to fire, open the
3-7_4.FIF,IIq . IiIMIIATJONS. Combat firing is breech and disposi: of the round.'
unrestncted, but bursts of more than I50 rorinds
a€curacy,tn{ c-ause overheating whi"h ;t Combat Situation
,d:"p.r""
lead to a stoppage. Table B-l indicates maiimum bursis
that may be fired without danger of a cook-off. B olt jammed, breech partially
o pen- Appl.y. cooling i;
-w_ater
accordance with Op l59l immediitety.
IYhen gun barrel and exposed portion of
WARNING
the jammed round have been'cooled to
Iffiring 100-round bursts, only one such ambient temperature, open the breech
burst may be fired without' danger of and dispose of the round.
cook-off. Before firing another t"OO or Breech closed. Apply water coolins in
150-round burst, the gun should be allowed
to cool completely. If an overheating burst is
accordance with OP l5gl immediat"elv.
When gun barrel has cooled to ambient
fired, the gun should be cleared #ithin l0
seconds after the burst is completed. If the
temperature. open the breech and
dispose of the round.

TABLE 3.T. PERMISSIBLE BURSTS OF AUTOT{ATIC FIRE


Initial or Primary Secondary Cooling Interval Maximum Number of Secondary
Burst Burst Between Bursts Bursts Which May Be Fired
(Rounds) (Rounds) (Seconds) Without f)anger of Cook-Off
l0 l0 30 2t
t5 I5 30 l0
15 l5 60 t4
25 25 60 6
50 50 30 ,
50 50 60 2
(D 20 60 5
td l5 60 I0
75 l0 60 40
100
I50 None

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3-9 REMOVAL OF RUPTURED CARTRIDGES


If an attempt is made to clear the - gun
L"t*""r, the'lO-second and above stipulated To remove a cartridge from the T'slot' hold the
;;;.. the extracted cartridge may explode' use a
bolt io th-"- t"rt, and, wiih the extractor raised' the
lausing'serious injury to personnel or damage ;""r;di;;; i. p"ttt the cartridge out the bottom of
to equipment. receiver.

3.7.5 UNLOADING GUN. To remove a ruptured cartridge with {e ruptured


cartridse case extractor (figure 4-f item 2)' open the
1. Ensure that all switches on electrical control pull the bolt to the rear' Place the ruptured
oanel are in OFF Position.
t-t:'E";" "or",
;;;d-;"'-;ctor
"-rrd in the T-slot of the bolt' in the
that'safety assembly on each gun is in the ;*;;;i;-""tuidg", so that it is held in line with the
S (SAFE) Position. ilor" bv the eiectoi of the gun's extractor assembly'
'3.
Open toP cover of gun' fr"iii tf" *pt,i..a cartridge ixtractor.tu:d with the
i. r,iri--"-i',""rritio" ielt from feedway. and feed
i"i" *a t'"ta mntty in-the T-+t, le| lhe bolt go
1""f. ammunition container through feed chute'
i"t" ;;*d. Tili"t"". tLe extractor through the-ruptured
;: i'"ll tr," L"rt to the rear and examine the chamber tt " shoulders wilt spring out in front of the case'
and T-slot to ensure they hold no rounds' ""t".
i"U tt loft to the teat iemo"e the ruptured case
6. Let the bolt go forward and close cover' "
and extraetor.
"nd
p"ittt *" go? i" a safe direction and release the
i.
firing pins. ' To remove a partially ruptured cartridge, tT" Y'lh
a cleaning rod, open the cover and secure the bolt to
WARNING ih"t" is no live round in the receiver'
tf-r"- **.-g;;"

Do not leave live ammunition in the spent


i"."ii tt " cleaning rod into the muzzle until-it en-gag:s
of the
iir; il; of the" cartridge' Tap the handle
ammunition container. -e" until the [ase G forced -out
;l""rt"- rod of the
;ir";;;"t. not to let the rod strike and
ammunition a"**" the face ""t"f"l
of the bolt' In the event above
B. Remove live round from each spent pro"Jdrt"t fail, rePlace barrel'
container.

c.7-6 SECURING. Post-firing procedure-s- will be CAUTION


i"rt".rd,i?described iir the Maintenance
Always check andlor set headspace and
hequirement Cards. timing after a cartridge ruptures'
3.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AFTER A
MISFIRE
3.10 FIRE CONTROL
WARNING
Technique of fire is the method of delivetiry a1d
or effective fue. This leqhni$le is specifically
A hangfire can cause inlury t9 personnel "r"ttlE"g
;;r*; to the weapon' io avoid it"p"t"A t ,1t" f,aliher
F .50 Machine Gun' Before the
this',alwa-'vs
[;;;-th;-';und lolcked in the chamber the ir"itirr" gun can be employed e{ec$vely' known
the

tt.i fi* seconds "ft"t " misfire occurs' This i;u;;"g f-actors and techniques must be and

,."r*,, an explosion outside the gun in the understood.


ivent of hangfire.
1. Characteristics of fire
2. Classes of fire
WARNING 3. Range determination
4. Tracking
fiI"d .'", 5. Tracer observation
One-hundred-and-fifty rounds '
two-minute period will make a barrel hot FIIE' The guaner's
3-10-I CHARACTERISTIqS
;;;"[ to produce a cook-off' If the banel is
Lot"ted@ =9F machine gun. is not
;;;, ",h; '."""a must be extracted and
next 10 complete" until he learns some-thi$-9f. the action and
i**"tt"a in water within the effe6t- of the projectiles when fired' This section covers
seconds to prevent a cook-off' If the barrel
is
extracted within various eh.racteristics of machine gun fire' including
;;i;;d ih.'.ound cannot be
the trajectory, burst of fire, cone of fire, and beaten
i0- ,""orrdr, it must remain locked in safethe
*ttn the gun aimed in,a zone.
"itr*f*
;;;;;. and the Proiedures for combat and
listed in paragraph 3"10-1'I Traiectorv. The trajectorv is the path of the
,I":".*u"i situaiions
p.ojectile'i-its ffiAht througfi the air' The major facts
3-?-4 should be followed'

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which influence the trajcctory dr(:: the velocity of the 3-10-2 CLASSES Q4- Machine gun fire is
4eE.
projectile, gravity, rotation of thc projectile, and air
resistance. The farther the projectile travels, the greater
classifre@ound, the"target, and
the gun.
the curve of the trajectory. The highest point if the
trajectory is called the maximum ordinate. This is a
point approximately two-thirds the distance from the
gun to the target. The maximum ordinate increases as
the range increases. This is shown in figure 3-S.

3-f 0-l-2 Burst of Fire. When the trigger is depressed,


the gun fiEffiffif shots. This is'Eatted a 6urst of
fire. The number of shots in each burst depends on the
nature of the target, condition of th-e gun, and Figure 3-6 Cone of Fire of a Group of Trajectories
ammunition supply.

3-10-2-f Chsses of Fire with Respect to the


Ground.
of the projectiles, with reference to the slope of the
r-- -- ground, is such that the danger space is practically
IYD '. .. eonfrned to the beaten zone, and the length of the
t_ beaten zone is materially shortened. Plunging fire is
600 obtained when shots are fled into abruptly rising
ground, or when shots are fired at long ranges. Grazing
fire, figure 3-7, is that fire in which the center of the
2YD '. 'r cone of fue does not rise above the height of a standing
man (2 yards). A gu, fired over level or uniformly
t000
sloping ground can obtain grazing fire at ranges up to
l0(}o yards and, including the forward half of the
beaten zone, a total danger space of ll00 yards.
-l 2 YDS

--l-----
.\
18 yD ..
lj
2000
Figure 3-7 Grazing Fire
Figure 3-5. Maximum Ordinates at Key Ranges

3-10-1-3 Cone of Fire. When a burst is fired, all the 3-10-2-2 t to the
projectiles do not follow the same path. The vibrations
of the gun and mount and variations in ammunition
and atmospheric conditions cause each trajectory to
differ slightly from the others during that burst. The when the axis of the beaten zone is oblique to the long
group of trajectories formed by a single burst of fire is axis of the target. Enfilade fire is either frontal oi
called the cone of fire. This is shown in figure 3-6. flanking fire in which the long axis of the beatenzone
coincides with the long axis of the target. The classes of
3-10-14 Beaten Zone- The beaten zone is the long fire with respect to the target are shown in figure 3-8.
elliptical pattern formed by the intersection of the
cone of fire with the ground. As the range to the target 3-10-2-3 Qlapses of Fire with Respect to Gun. The
increases, the beaten zone becomes shorter and wider. classes of tire with respect to the gun are shown in
The maximum length of the beaten zone for any given figure 3-9.
range is obtained when the slope of the ground
approximates the angle of fall of the cone of fire. On Fixed fire is fire delivered on a point target. Little or
rising ground, the lengh is shortened. The minimum no manipulation is required. Gunners will follow any
length of the beaten zone occurs when the slope of the movement of the target without command.
ground is perpendicular to the cone of firt: at the point
of impact. The center of the beaten zone is called the Traversing fire is fire distributed in width bv
center of impact. successive changes in the direction of the gun. A burst

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NAVORD OP 374I

FRONTAL
of fire is deliverrd after each change in direction. If
rz.r dense fire is desired, a very slight cilanqe in direction
,E will usually- cause sufficient-over'iap of thi beaten zones
to ensure effeetive coyerage of the-target area.

Searching fue is fire distributed in depth by


successive changes in elevation of the gun. Sdarching
r.z-r---Tv-+.\/ 1t.". ,.r yryd gainst t"rgEt. that are tot deep to bE
I included by the length of the beaten zone. A irurst of
I
I
---/*"-' I
, tire is delivered after each change in elevation. The
Ir----;t.\
I

U\ @ amount of,change depends upon t[e range and slope of


the gro_und. On level ground, with thd target ai the
same elevation as tlre-Bun: a very slight "change is
usually employed to cause the successiv""b".t"r, ,o.r",
to overlap.
EI Combined traversing and searchins fire is fire
Li] distributed in both wi?th and depth iy i"
/\ + direetion and elevation, is employed against"t "r[".
@ ft a target
whose long.er ax.is is. oblique td th! direttion of fiie.
Lnanges rn direction and elevation iue made
-lL- guc,ceyivgly.after each burst as necessary. If dense fire
is desired, the traverse will be in very slight inerements;
the amount of search depends ,pon tfi, angle of the
target.

OF MOVEMENT lyj"Eg trav-erse is employed against targets that


rapidly change direction. Tirgets miv be dense and of
--DIRECTION
BEATEN ZONE'::::]..:, considerable width, such as rilatively close formations
molrng
$"*l{ .toward or away from the gun, small
Figure 3-8. Classes of Fire with cratt and vehicles or troops moving across -the front.
Respect to Target Sr"ingrng traverse eonsumes l"ri" quantities of
ammunition and should be used onl/as a iast resort.

I {-rile
,ii,iii I ii,i,i',i
'iiiili;;;,,
rr'lirr
,i,
I
FI XED TRAVERSE
@
SEARCH

'''Nriiiiirii;".,
.1.1',1:,i 1i i,, i l,r.,r,

-
r\\\\\[ll/l/4r'
T3{',
S,,JINGING
TRAVE RSE
@ FREE GUN

Figure 3-9. Classes of Fire with Respect to


Gun

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Free gun fire is used against moving targets that must c. When the observer is looking over water, snow,
be engaged rapidly such as aerial targets, high-speed or a uniform surface.
small craft, vehicles, or troops in relatively close d. When the atmosphere is clear, as .i" h€h
formations, moving rapidly toward or away from the altitudes.
gun position. e. When the observer is looking over a depression,
most of which is hidden.
3-r0-3 RAN Range
determination is estimating between two 2. Objects seem more distant:
points. Therc are two methods of estimating range by a. When the observer is looking over a depression,
eye: mental unit of measure (yardstiek) and the all of whieh is visible.
appearance of objects. The gunner needs training and b. When tlrere is poor light or fog.
practice in both methods over varied terrain and under c. When only a small part of the object can be
varied confitions of light and weather. A frequently seen.
practiced, definite system of range determination is the d. When the observer is looking up to high
only way to make estimation by eye reliable. ground.
e. When the object tends to blend with the
Under combat conditions, ranges are seldom known background.
in advance, effectiveness of fire depends in a large
measure upon the accuracy of range determination.
The necessity for training the individual guirner in 3-10-3-2 Firine the Gun. When determining the range
determining ranges becomes apparent. by fuing the gun, the gunner opens fire on the target at
the estimated range, and moves the center of impact
The extreme usable range is that range at which the into the target.
target is visible to the gun crew or an observer who is
adjusting fire. This range varies with the terrain and 'When the ground in the vicinity of the target permits
visibility, but normally will not exceed 2000 yards. no obseryation of the strike, or when it is desired to
Ranges may be determined by estimating by eye, firing obtain surprise fire on the target, fire is adjusted on a
the gun, or measuring the range from a chart, map, oi point which offers observation and which is known to
aerial photograph. be at the same range as the target. The gunner then lays
hi. gr. on the target when ordered.
3-f0-3-f Estimating bv Eye. Estimation by eye
consists of measuring a range by applying to it a mental 3-104 TRACKING. Tracking consists of maintaining
unit of measure, usually 100 yards long. The method is correct alignment of the sights (with or without a lead)
the same as that employed in measuring the length of a on a moving target by moving the gun at the same
board with a ruler. The only difference is that the angular speed as that of the target. Mathematical
gunner's unit of measure is applied mentally. computation or use of voluminous lead tables to obtain
Familiarity with the unit of measure and its appearance exact l6ads to be used on a moving target is impractical
on different kinds of ground and at different distances in combat- The amount of lead required. to hit a target
will enable the individual to apply it effectively. For moving at an angle of 90 degrees to the direction of fire
ranges over 500 yards, it is better to select a point will increase as speed of the target and range increases.
halfway to the target, apply the unit of measure up to The required lead will decrease as the angle between
that point, and multiply the estimated distance by two. the line of travel of the target and the line of fire
decreases. For a target moving directly toward the gun,
When hills, woods, or other obstacles between the the line of aim is plaeed on the center or the lower edge
observer and the target conceal most of the ground of the target, depending on range and slope of the
from observation, it is impractical to apply the unit of ground. The lower edge is used for longer ranges and
measure. In such cases the method used is observing for broken ground. For, a target moving directly away
how an objeet looks at 100 yards and at greater from the gun, the line of aim is placed similarly on the
distances. By comparing the appearance of a man in center or upper edge of the target. Too much lead is
several positions at I00, 200,300,400, and 500 yards, better than too Iittle because the target runs into the
the observer can establish a series of mental pictures. In fire and the observation of a strike is easier. The gunner
the same way, the appearance of other famfiar objects must make corrections as conditions change.
ean be applied. Whenever the appearance of objectb is
used as a basis for range determination, the observer
must make allowance for the effects noted below. 3-I0-5 TRACER OBSERVATION. Tracer
ammunition provides the gunner with a visual meang of
l. Objects seen nearer: determining the location of the projectile with reepect
a. When the object is in a bright light. to the target. However, the gunner must be trained to
b.
When the color of the object contrasts sharply sense tracers eorrectly in order to produce a hit,
with the color of the background. especially against moving targets.

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With a moving target the tracer appears as a curved TRACER HUMP


path, not a straight line. This is shown in feury {-tO-
th" curvature of the tracer-path-is called the
"pprt"nt
illusion of curvature. Once a round is fired, $avity
causes the trajectory to curve toward the earth.
However, undei no circumstances does the projectile
move to the left or to the right. The illusion of APPARENT TRACER PATH
iurvature occurs because the gunner is concentrating
on a moving target. As the tracer moves along its path,
the distance between the target and the tracer is
reduced to the point where the eye relates the two
separate motions. The illusion of curvature then takes
pllce. The point of maximum apparent cumature is
ialled the tracer hump. Here, the tracer path appears to
curve sharply into a dtection opposite from that in
which the target is moving. The gunner must focus his
attention on the immediate vicinity of the target, just
as if he were looking through a telescope with a
restricted field of view. In order to counteract the
problems caused by the illusion of curvature, the
gunner should observe the following rules.

1. Aline tracers with target in elevation. VISION AND ATTENTION


2. Focus vision on immediate vicinity of target. SHOULD BE FOCUSED HERE
3. Adjust lead as follows. If the tracer line after
hump appears to intersect line of vision beyond target,
decrease lead" If it appears to intersect between the
Figure 3-10, Tracer Path Against Moving Target
gunner's eye and his target, increase lead. When lead is
properly adjusted, tracers will appear to stream from
ahead of the target, directly into it.

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CHAPTER 4

MAINTENANCE

4I INTRODUCTION disassemble and assemble major components. For


maintenance of the gun refer to Department of the
Maintenance falls into two general categories, Army Technical Dlanual TM-g-f 005-213-34.
preventive and corrective. Preventive maintenance
includes the routine measures adopted to avoid damage The Mk 56 Gun Mount was designed to require a
to and ensure efficient operation of the equipment. minimum of preventive and corrective maintenance.
Corrective maintenanee is the sum of those actions This has been aecomplished by using aluminum
required to restore equipment to an operationd construction where feasible and by using phenolic balls
condition within predetermined tolerance/limitations. in the train bearing and nylon bearings at other points.
herientive maintenance procedures are included on the reducing corrosion and the requirement for lubrication.
Maintenance Requirement Cards provided under the
Navy's Material Maintenance Management (3-M) 4.2 SPECIAT TOOLS
Program.
There are no special tools required to maintain the
hocedures for corective maintenance of the gun gun mount, however, some special tools are pror-ided
mount are covered in this chapter. The illustrated parts for the Caliber .50 Nlachine Gun. Figure 4-I.lists and
breakdown in chapter 5 can be referred to as an aid to illustrates these tools.

Idcntifying
Use NumLler Itern

To field strip tlrc gun. 2580409 (i


onrl,rination tool usst:ml-rlr
FSN l0l0-474- Brush. barrcl
To clcan tlre barrr:I. s466BOs6

2t
1. Gauge, headspace

4.
and timirrg
2. Extractor. ruptured
cartridge

arms bore
case
Brush. cleaning, small

Brush, cleaining, small


€ytr=s
rffi
arms chamber
5. Case, cleaning rod
6. Rod. elcaning
7. Flash hidcr
()

,&
U. Brush. ck:aning. snrall
arms firing pin ht-rlt:
o Swab. holdcr scctiorr
10. Rod, clcuning
I l. Envelopc
12. Wrenclr and garrgc
combinaLion
13. Rcflcctor. gun barrel

Figure ,l-1. Special Tools l'or Calibcr .50 \[aclrirrc Gun

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NAVORD 0P 374I

4.3 REMOVAL OF GUNS FROM }IOUNT


To remove the guns from the mount:

1. Lock mount in train and elevation.

WARNING

Prior to removing Buns, disconnect feed


chutes and ensure guns are not loaded.

2. Disconnect charging cables and secure cable


conneetors to prevent them from slipping into tubes.
3. Disconnect electrical connectois fiom solenoids.
4. Remove. trigger extensions from bellcranks by
pulling extensions to rear.
5. Remove rear gun pin.
6. Slide guns forward and remove from mount.
4.4 GUN MOUNT MALFUNCTIONS

CAUTION

The train hearing of this mount is designed to Figure 4-2. Train Drivc pinit_rn
run dry. Do not oil or grease.

- lo. propei operation of the train bearing, the race,


balls, and ring gear should be kept clean ind free of . 6. Rcmove spring pin from front half of univt:rsal
jornt and remove train driveslraft from gear reducer
lubricant. Oil or grease will collect foreign matter and assembly.
cause excessive wear. These parts -"hould be cleaned 7. Check univer-sal joint for frce operation. Replace
only with a petroleum-base cleaning sollent or fresh if necessary.
water. B. Check shaft coupling and train lock cvlinder for
signs of binding.
I 9. Clrcck gear rcducer assemblv for
UN The mount should train .trnootfrtl, smooth
opcration. rt-rtating pinion. Rt:place Bear reducer
asst:mblv if^b.v
necessarv.
10. Asscmble train drive assemblv in thc reverse
Donot tighten (npscrelvs hoiding
:Il": lf disassembly"
tnc gear reduccr assembly and right angle drive geai
-for
the train bearing by removing the train drive "pinion until the train drivc asscmblv his bee'n alined
smooth operirtion.
thown in figure 4-2from its shift; rotate the mount on
its
rLs beari
beanngs using the.slew method. If smooth opcration
4-.X-3 TRAIN BEr\+ING REP+IRS. To clean or repair
is restored,.
rs restored. the problem frein drive
oroblem is in the train occo*r.t.,
dni.,p assembly.
rne bearlng, rt must be rcmoved and disassembled.
*:lg!: lfisf indicates_ a dirlv train bearirig
,sfe*i".g
with possible chipped or broken balls.
C,\ L 1'lON
4-{.-2 TRAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY REpATRS. To
'-:i- When tht: bcaring has been removed from the
repair the train d xn6, mount. handle with care to prevent
distortion.
l. Remove train drive pinion.
2. Relnove three capscrews fronr right_angle drive
4-4-3-l Train Bearing Removal prgccdures. To removc
gear.
lne traln beailng lrom the nroilnt:
. 3. Remove right-angle drive gear from train drjvc
bracket by pulling to the rear and out of the shaft
coupling. Ensure key i.s retained.
l. Remove guns from mount.
{. Chcck right-angle dnve gear for free 2. Disconnect electrical suplrlv lrom mount.
^ operati<_rrr. 3. Rtmove socket hcad ,,apsr.rervs that secure ring
Heplace if necessary.
gcar. ligtrre 5-7. to hull structure..\t:ccss to thesi
5. Ensure hahdcrank does not bind on right_argie screlvs
drivc gear ht.rusing. .is thrt_rugh Ihc access holes. figure -l_3. located
orr llre inside lowr'r flrrrgc of thr mount lrodr .

4.2
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Figure 4-3. Mount Body Showing Access Holes

4. Remove mount. PJacg phcnolic balls in race. alternately spaeing


5. Remove train bearing by removing the 24 -3.
red and white balls; use IB7 of each color..
hexhe,ad capscrer,rs that secuie bearing to lo-wer flange 4. Assemble outer top ring to outer bottom ring
of body. with shims as required, using the two flathead machine
screws with nuts and washers. Do not tighten. Ensure
4_4-3-2 TIaiq Bearing Disassembly hocedures. To that holes in top ring aline with spring pins in bottom
disassemble the train bearing: nng.
5. Turn bearing assembly over and carefully drive
l. Position bearing on a clean flat surface with outer spring pins until they engage with the top ring io aline
top ring up. bearing.
. 2. Carefulll' drive the three spring pins down until
they contaet the flat surface.
6. Tighten two flathead machine screws.
3. Remove two flathead machine screws. - 7. Rotate outer top and outer bottom rinp to check
for binding.
4_. Lift outer top ring free of bearing. B. Install train bearing in mount; use removal
5. Remove phenolic balls. instructions in reverse order.
44-3-3 and
4-44 CHAR9EB ADAITER REPAIR. The charger
adapter, c^an be. inspecteil-ndTepiirEilrrithout being
removed from the cradle. Ensure cable retainers at botf,
ends of cable are tight.

To replaee damaged balls and assemble the bearing: 4-44-1, Cable .{.ssemblv Replacement. To renlace rhe
cableassffi
l. Place ring gear on a clean flat surface.
2. Place outer bottom ring over ring gear antl rest on I. Remove spring pin and pully, figures 5-4 and 5-5,
the extended spring pins. from swivel assembly.
NAVORD OP 3741

JI
(er1 1

FIRING S}TITCH
2

lO, I
s?/ cBz
ro
s1 |
2 2
MSTER

13!!? )
L GUN SOL

R GUI{ SOL
P2 (J3 )

Figure 4-4. Scht:matic Wiring Diagram

. 2.-_ Remove retainer and cable washer


handle.
from the 4-s-l BIGHT-HAtrD FIRING LINKAGE
3. Withdraw cable from charging tube. AUJ tis
{. Remove retainer -
washer from
cortr tec tor. "ibt" ""a WARNING
5. Connect new gafls to the handle with
rvasher cable making any checks or adjustments
and retainer. Iti"r"l9 to
ulc, Ilrlng systems.
.6. Insert other encl. of eable into lbrward end of disr:onnect anrmunition
rceo chutcs and ensure guns are
tube throush the ,*ir"t
".r".bil, il"prsh cable
not loaded.
tlrrough thciube.
7. Install,pullv a.nd spring pin in swivcl Verify that the
o. -assemble cable to. the connector assemblv. " the elevation nranual
from
1.iring trigger is J_l/{ inches
control f,"r-'af. 1'.-.frl*n in figu."
washer and retainer. with cablc 3-2. If adjustment is necessary:

.R.3oue spring pin from right rear rod end clevis


11;1
lnarlunctlon causes,
@after
srvitch. will not operate
,".
the
^_,llplvot arm.
and
- 2.
clevis
Loosen locknuts and adjust right rod
until manuat firing triggei
and rod end
ir=r:ii;inches from
the rnrtfrn"til'n has been ee
(orre('ted. the switch must be
replaced. Figure 4.4 is a
elevation control handle.'
of the 3. Connect rod end clevis, pivot arm. and override
i9h"*lty.diagram "t.ctii"ri-rysi"ir.
rgure +-D tor a detai.led wiring
R"r". to spring. Install spring orn.
diagram.
,nn,"n locknluis and ensure that linkage does not
Or;|.
rI,.5 FIRING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

3f;? ,*"
..-Il:l
approxrmatelv
firing, both guns. thev shoutd
the same
-iime.
adjusting the mechani."r ii;k;g;'f;.
fire at
This i. ,".L*pli.hed bj
,i," Ii},r"r firing
and the firing sotenoids'for tf,"-.r".i.t.rl
w
Prior-to making any checks or adiustments
firin[ to
:;:[il rne, trlng systems, disconnect ammunition
reed chutes and ensure guns are
not loaded.
4-1.
NAYORD OP 374I

I,IIRE DATA
I,IIRE NO. COLOR FROM TO

1 BLACK P3-1 CB3.2


K CB1-
LACK s2-
4 BLACK PB1.
5 .ACK ?2-
5 BLACK PB 1.1 cBz-1
7 BLACK ,t I - CBI.
I BLACK tJ 1-; E-1
9 BLACK CBZ.l C83.1

Fignre 4-5. Wiring Diagram

CAUTION too long and must be shortened. If the left


gun firing pin is released fust, the left rod is
Do not adjust the manual firing system unless too short and must be lengthened.
the gun has been timed and the headspace set
in ,accordanee \rith procedures gryen in 4. After each adjustment, reinstall the trigger
Department of the Army Technical Manual, extension on the bellcrank and check synchronization
TM-9-I005-213-34. of the manual firing system.
5. When proper rod length has been found for
Verif y right-hand firing linkage adjustment, simultaneous release of the left and right gun firing
paragraph 4-5-1. Check the timing of the manual fuing pins, tighten locknuts on the rod end elevises.
system by charging both guns and actuating the manual
firing trigger. If
both left and right gun firing pins are 4.5.3 SYNCHRONIZING THE ELECTRICAL
not released simultaneously, adjustment to the fuing FIRING
linkage is required. The linkage on the right gun is the
reference linkage. The left linkage, shown in figure 4-6, The electrical firing system is synchronized by
is adjusted as follows. timing the two solenoids.

l. Remove trigger extentsion from bellerank on 4-5-3-l Timins the Solenoids.


backplate of left gun.
2. Loosen locknuts on the rod end clevis. E+RNING
3. Rotate rear rod end clevis as necessary to
lenghen or shorten the rod. Prior to making any cheeks or adjustments to
the firing systems, disconnect the ammunition
NOTE: If the right gun firing pin is released feed chutes and ensure the guns are not
before the left gun firing pin, the left rod is loaded.

4-5
\ \\ olil) ot, :i;1t

I
BELLCRANI(
r\
l\ /'-'. L

t I f)

r,--1---- ----J L____t L___r--r_ L_____ L

_l
/=-----:D--- 7 J
/ -/;-' .'

RETURN SPRING OVERRIDE SPRING

L0Ci\l'iUT
TRIGGER EXTENSION
CLEVI S

F'igurr: 4-6. l.cft Firing l,inkagr:

C.,{t-TTION and trunnion bk-rck.


9. Turn adjusting eap counterclockrrise onr: rrotclr
Do not adjust thc electrical firing svstem at a time; attempt to release firing lrin cach tirnt: br
unless the gun has been timr:d and the pressing firing switch. Ensurc f iring Pin is rt:leas6d 11111'r,
headspace set in accordance with procedures const:cutive times without further adjustnrent.
given in Department of the Army Technical
Manual TM-9-1005-2f 3-34. NOTE: The gun must be recl-rarged t:ach tinre
the l'iring pin is released.
CAUTiON
10. l'urn adjusting cap one additional notch
Do not use the procedures given in couirterclockwise.
Department of the Army Technical Nlanual I l. Charge gun; insert fire gauge (.020) in place.
Tll-9-1005-213-34 to adjust the electrical 12. Press firing switch; firing pin should release.
solenoid. 13. Remove fire gauge.
14. Charge gun; insert the no-fire gauge (.116)
To time the solenoids: between barrel extension and trunnion block. The
firing pin should not release when the solenoid is
l. Ensure electrical power is available at the activated.
mount. 15. Position gun firing sr+,itch to OFF. Reinstall
2. Position il{ASTER switch to ON. adjusting cap lock and solenoid cover.
3. Position gun switch of the gun being adjusted to 16. Repeat steps 3 through l5 for the other gun.
oN. 17. Position \IASTER switch to OFF.
4. Rcmove solenoid cover from gun being adjusted.
5. Rcmove adjusting cap lock. 4.6 CALIBEIT .50 \IACTIINE GU\ TIALFTNCTIO\S
6. Turn adjusting cap clockwise as far as it will
turn. llalfrrnction of the machine gun generallv results in
7. Charge gun. the- stoppage of fire. Table 4--l lists the sr-rnptoms.
B. Insert fire gauge (.020) between barrel extension probable causes. and remedies rvhen a gun stopsfiring.

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TABLE 4.T. TROUBLE ANALYSIS FOR


CALIBER .50 MACHINE GUN M2 HEAVY BARREL
Cazualty Probable
Symptom Cause Remedy

Gun stops firing in battery t. Firing pin extension 1. Remove bolt from gun and take out firing
position with live cartridge binding in its tunnel pin extension. Drop firing pin into its
in the chamber. in the bolt. tunnel in bolt; firing pin should project
WARNING approximately l/16-inch from bolt face.
See safety precautions Invert bolt; firing pin should fall out freely.
after misfire, paragraph Repeat these operations with the fiing
3-8. pin extension attached to firing pin. Some
freedom of movement should be obtained.
If binding or unusual friction is discovered.
clean tunnel thoroughly and use crocus
cloth or fine-Eained sharpening stone to
remove burrs or roughness on firing pin
extension or firing pin. Lubricate parts
lightly.
, Firing pin spring , Remove spring. Clean and measure the
weak, broken, or free length of the spring. Replace spring if
covered with dirt length is less than 3-5132 inches.
or greas,e.

3. Firing pin worn 3. Replace.


or broken.

4. Sear notch worn. 4. Replace sear.

5. Sear spring weak. 5. Remove spring and measure free leng:th.


Replace spring if length is less than
7132 inch.

6. Cocking lever 6. Replace.


trroken or worn.

Gun stops firing with I. Driving spring 1. Replace.


recoiling parts out of weak or broken.
battery pbsition.
2. Headspace too tight. 2. Headspace of gun may become t{hter as
gun is fired due to expansion of parts
as temperature rises. Check headspace.
If headspace is not corect. check for
a broken barrel locking spring. Then
readjust and check headspace.

J. Link catches in 3. Check ammunition belt for correct


link stripper. loading of ammunition in links. Check
belt feed lever; replace if rvarped.

4. Ruptured cartddge 4. Remove ruptured cartridge case. (-Qee


case in chamber. paragraph 3-9.) Clean chamber. Check
headspace and timing adjustment.

Gun fires two shots and Earlv timing. t. Check and adjust tirning.
stops in battery position
with no cartridge in
ehamber.

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TABLE 4.1. TROUBLE ANALYSIS FOR


CALIBER .50 MACHINE GUN M2 HEAVy BARREL--Continued

Casualty Probable
Synrptom Cause Rcrncdv
Gun stops tiring in 1. Belt feed lever l. Replace fee d lever. Cheek alinement
battery position with bent or broken. of ammunition belt, particularly at
no cartridge in points where base of cartridge could
chamber. catch and stoJr movement. Chcck for
broken belt feed pawl arm.

2. Belt holding pawl 2. Replaee.


springs weak or
broken.

3.'Belt feed pawl 3. Replace


springs weak or
broken.

4. Extractor may be 4. Replace.


bent, broken, or
deformed so that
it does not engage
the extractor groove
of cartridge. "

4-B
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CHAPTER 5

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

5-I INTRODUCTION

The Illustrated Parts Breakdovrn is divided into two b. Determinc the major subassembly on which the
parts: Tlre Group Assembly Parts List and the part is used and locaie the figure containing the
subassembly.
Numerieal Index.

The Group Assembly Parts List contains illustrations


of all parts in-dexed to lists which give the part number - c. Locate the part on the illustration and obtain the
index number assigned to the part desired.
and name. The lists a." in order of major
subassemblies and indexed-arrrrrged
to s[ow the relationship'of
parts to the assembly. . d. Refer to the group asscmbly parts list to obtain
the part number and specific infoimition regarding the
part.
The Numerical Index contains lists of parts arranged
in -alpi-a-numeric sequence, togethei with tlieir
applicable figure index number.
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ggts list contains only the parts for the Gun
Ilount Mk 56 Mod _0. For parts pertaining to thc a. Refer to the Numerical Indcx follnwing thc
Caliber .50 Machine Gun, refei to Departmeit of th" Illustrated Parts Breakdown and locate the" part
Army Technical Manuals TlIg-1005-213-34 and mrmber. Note the figure and index number assigneh to
TMg-r005-2t2-25P. the part number.

b. Refer to tlre figure number indicated and locatt:


the index number referencetl for a pictoral.
a. Determine the function and application of the representation of the part and its location in the
part required. assembly or subassembly.

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Number Number 1234567 Description Assy Code

5-1- 2838069 MOUNT .50 CAL. MK 56 MOD 0, Side view I


I MS2r044-N6 . NUT, SelfJocking 36
, MS20002-6 . . WASHER 74
3 M590727-67 . . CAPSCREW OQ

4 2B38rr9 . STOP, Train I


5 I\,1s9390-70 . . PIN, Straight I
6 2838093 . . CAPSCREW, Hexhead I
I 2838073 . BACKREST, Armor I
I MS35207-312 . . SCREW, Panhead 6
9 1Is90727-60 . . CAPSCREW 2
l0 2838r5r . SUPPORT, Ring sight I
ll I\tsr7t530 . PIN, Spring t
r2 2838r3l . PLATE, Armor I
l3 N|s90727-9 . CAPSCREW 2
14 Irs2l044-N4 . NUT, Self-locking 7
I5 NIS200024 . . WASHER l:1
16 2838r07-r . LOCK ASSEIIBLY, Train I
t7 2B3Bl08 . . HOUSING, Train lock I
2B3Br l0 . . Pll{, Lock I
2838t I I . . . SPRING, Helical compression I
N{Sl 71662 . . PIN, Spring I
IB IIS90727.8 . CAPSCREW J
l9 2B3Bl06 . BRACKET, Train lock I
20 2838096 . BRACKET, Train drive I
r\ts90727-61 . . CAPSCREW 4
:r . EXTENSION, Trigger I
.)t 2838077 . CONTAINEB ASSEMBLY, Ammunition 1
O:l A/R
2838r67 . PLASTIC TRINI
<ti .
284670A . CHARGING, Adapter assemblY ,

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Part
Number L234567 Description

2838069 MOUNT.50 CAt. MK 56 MOD 0, Plan view I


2838070 . BODY I
2838076 . . SEATASSEMBLY I
283807s . . . BRACKET,SeaI 2
MS35l9r-322 SCREW, Flathead 4
MS20002-6 WASHER 30
MS2r044-N6 NUT, Self-locking t7
2838072 . . . BRACI\ET,Backrest ,
MS90727-61 CAPSCREW 6
2838074-r .. . BRACKET,Left I
2838074-2 . . . BRACKET,REhI I
2838077 . . CONTAINER, Assembly ammunition I
2838137 . HANIILE TRIGGER ASSY, Man. fire I
2838097 . CRANKASSEMBLY I
2B3B144 . SWITCH PANEL ASSEMBLY I
2838107.2 . LOCK ASSEMBLY, Elevation I
2838109 . . HOUSING, Lock elevation I
2B3Bl r0 . PIN, Lock I
28381 1 I .. SPRING, Helical compression I
2838094 .. SHIM I
\1S 171662 . PIN, Spring I
IIS90727-8 . . CAPSCREW 6
!rs20002-4 . . WASHER l2
Nts2t044-N.1 . . NUT, Self-locking 6
)1s90727.68 , . CAPSCREW 5
2r|3Bl l3 , GEAR REDLICER ASSEMBLY I
2B3Bls0 .. SHIXI {/R
N1S90727-(r5 . . CAPSCREW 2
2B3Bl3;l . PIN. Gun 2
283813.r. . . NIJT. Gun pin -l

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Units
and I

Index I P* Per
Number I nr*b"t 1234567 DescriPtion A"ry Code

SMTCH PANEL ASSEI\dBLY 1t


D-J. 28381,14
. PANEL, Switch rl
I
2838145
.. PLATE 1l
2838t45-t
rl
2
3
2838145-2
MS2s337 (WP)-50
. . . GASKET
. CIRCUIT BREAKER rl
6l
4
5
28l'6707
MS2s337 (WP)-lo
..
.
SCREW, SeH-sealing
CIRCUIT BREAKER 2l
2l
6 MS25306-222 . SWITCH, Toggle
2l
a

I
28416702-l
2846,742-2
. LEADASSEMBLY
. LEADASSEMBLY rl
II
284!6703-t . LEADASSEMBLY
9
. . GROMMET, Rubber 4l
10
ll
MS35489-r
MIt-I-7798 . . INSULATION TAPE, Elecrical A/R
lo 284!6702-3 .. LEADASSEMBLY 2l I

l3 MS3420-3 . . BUSHING, Cable adaPter "l


. . CONNECTOR PLUG, Electrical "l
rl
2t
t4 MS3l06R10S-2S
l5 28116703-2 . IEAD ASSEMBLY
16 2rr4s703-3 . LEAD ASSEMBLY 2

t7 281167A6 . . CLAMP, Wire 3

18 2838157-2 . . BUSHING I
. . INSULATION TUBING, Electrical ,
r9 MIL-I-0023053
20 2838147 . SWITCH, Pushbutton I
. 2
2l MS35207-283 SCBEW, Machine panhead
,9 MS200024 . . WASHER 8
oc MS21044-N4 . NUT, Self-locking 4
24 28M701 . COVER I
25 MS354B9.TI . . GROMMET, Rubber I
26 NAS8r6-33 . . PLUG I
.t1 2846704 . LEAD ASSEMBLY I
28 2846705 . LEAD ASSEMBLY I
29 Nrs3il89-s . . GROMMET, Rubber I
30 2838089 . INPUT PLUG ASSEMBLY I
31 28l,6708 . . COVER, Rubber ,
co
JA 2838r56 . . RECEFTACLE, Connector I
;J Nts90727-9 . CAPSCREW 2

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Part
Number 1234567 DescriPtion

2846700 CHARGING ADAPTER ASSEMBLY I


2846700-1 . CHARGING ADAPTER, (R,ght) I
2846699 . . TUBE, Charging 1

2846695 ... CLAMP I


MS90726-58 CAPSCREW, Hexhead I
MS12203 WASHER-LOCK, SPring I
2U6696 ... CLAMP I
9
MS9072s-7 CAPSCREW, Hexhead
MS90725-6 CAPSCREW, Hexhead ,
4
MIL-N-24129/2-4C NUT, Self'Iocking
2M6697 ...sroP 1

2M6698 . . ADAPTER, Swivel I


r\{s171530 . PIN, Spt*g ,
ARMY 700026 ... BEARING, Annular ball I
MS16625-3087 . . RING, Retaining 1

ARMY 587901 ... RlNc,Retaining I


2M6692 . . SWIVELASSEMBLY I
1 101005 1 . . . PULLEY,Groove I
ARMY 586082 PIN, SPring 1

ARMY 7268LO5 . . HANDLEASSEMBLY I


ARMY 7268491 . . RETAINER, Cable washer D

ARMY 7268107 ... WASHER,Cable J

284669r .. CABLEASSEMBLY I
2846694 . . CONNECTOR I
284,6700-2 . CHARGING ADAPIER. (Left) I
2846699 . . TUBE, Charging I
2M669s . . . CLAMP I
MS90726-58 CAPSCREW, Hexhead 1

MSr2203 WASHER-LOCK, SPring t


2846696 ... CLAMP I
MS90725-7 CAPSCREW, Hexhead ,
MS9072s-6 CAPSCREW, Hexhead 2
NUT, Self-locking 4
MrL-N-24129 /2- 4C
2846697 ...STOP I
2846698 . . ADAPTER, Swivel I
MS171530 . PIN, SPring 2
ARMY ?00026 . . . BEARING.Annularball I
MSr6625-3087 . RING, Retaining l
ARMY 587907 . . . RING,Retaining I
2846692 . . SW]VELASSEMBLY 1

I 1010051 . . . PULLEY,Groove I
ARMY ,586082 PIN, Spring I
ARMY 7268105 . . HANDLEASSEMBLY I
ARMY 726849I . . RETAINER, Cable washer D

ARMY 7268107 . . . WASHER,Cable J

284669t . . CABLEASSEMBLY I
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Number Number 1234567 Description A''y Code

56. MANUAT FIRING SYSTEM


2838r37 .HANDLE AND TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY, Manual firing I
I 2838139 . . HANDLE 1
o MS35r9r-322 . . . SCREW,Flathead ,
3 MS20002-6 .. . WASHER 2
4 MS21044N6 .. . NUT ,
5 2846709 . . TRIGGER I
6 28467tO . . dRM, Pivot I
I 2B/,67tt BEARING, Flanged ,
8 MS171504 PIN, Spring 1

9 2838138 . . . SLEEYE,Handle I
10 MSrTr534 PIN, Spring I
l1 2846690-2 . EXTENSION, REht trigger t
L2 2838166 . SPRING, Override ,
13 MS35Bl2-2 . CLEYIS, Rod end 4
r4 MSl7164B . PIN, Spring 4
l5 2838165 . BEARING 4
r6 MS5r972-l . NUT, Plain Hex 4
t7 2B38r64 . ROD 2
1B 2846689 . LINK 2
I9 2838160 . BOLT, Flanged hexhead ,
20 2838r6r . NUT, Flanged hex 2
2t 2838158 . BEARING, Flanged 2
.)o I
28381s9 . SHAFT
oc 2838162 . BRACKET, Spring I
24 2838r63 . SPRING, Return t
25 28466B8 . BRACKET I
26 MS90725-7 . CAPSCREW, Hexhead I
,.7 MtL-N-24r29/2- 4C . NUT, Self-locking I
28 2838157-r . BUSHING I
29 2846690-t . EXTENSION, Left trigger I

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Figure
and Units
Index Part per
Number Number I234567 Description Assy Code

D- (- 2838140 BEARING, Train 1


1 2838r40-3 . RING, Outer top I
2 MS21044N4 . . NUT, Self-Iocking 2
3 MS200024 .. WASHER ,
4 MS35r91-295 .. SCREW, Machine ,
5 MS39086-260 . PIN, Sprirg 3
6 ORD7328568 . BALL (Red) L87
7 oRD?328s67 . BALL (White) t87
B 2838140-4 . SHIM A/R
9 2838140-2 . RING, Outer bottom I
10 2838140-1 . RING-GEAR,Inner I

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Figure
and Units
Index Part per
Number Number 1234567 Description Assy Code

5-8- 2838142 SIGHT MK TT MOD T I


2615026 . SIGHT ASSEMBLY, Ring 1

I 2615021 . . RING SIGHT I


, 2615038 . . . SCREW I
3 AN363-C.832 ...NUT I
4 26r5032- 1 . . BASE, Front sight I
D 261s034 . . . SPRINGANDPLUNGER I
2615035 . SIGHT ASSEMBLY,.Post I
6 2615036 . . POST, Sight I
I 26L5032-2 . . BASE, Rear sight I
I MS3s69r-2r . NUT, Jam I
9 MS20002-6 . WASHER I
10 2615038 . SCREW I
11 AN363-C-832 . NUT I
:
L2 2615034 . SPRING AND PLUNGER I

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Number Number 1234567 Description Assy Code

s-9. TRUNNION AND CRADLE ASSENIBTY


2ffi8r20 . TRUNNION ASSEMBLY I
I 2B3Bl32 . . CRADLEASSEMBLY 2
o MS2r044-N3 . NUT, SelfJocking t2
3 AN960-r0L .. . WASHER 24
4 MS35207-265 .. . SCREW,Panhead t2
5 2838r36 .. . LANYARD ,
6 1\[S25281-2 .. . CLAMP, Wire (left cradle and mount) 4
7 2B3Br35 . PIN, Lock assembly 2
MSl71497 PIN, Spring ,
I NIS2528l-5 .. . CLAMP, Wire (right cradle and mount) 4
I 2838129 .. SUPPORT, Armor plate I
L0 ilts90727-60 . CAPSCREW, Hexhead 4
tl NIS3s33846 . . WASHER, Lock 4
t2 MS2r044-N6 . NUT, Self-locking 20
l3 MS20002-6 . . WASHER 40
t4 t\{s90727-63 . . CAPSCREW 4
l5 ns90727-61 . . CAPSCREW 4
I6 r,1s90727-62 . . CAPSCREW 4
t7 2838L26 . . SADDLE ASSEMBLY, Left I
IB MS r71 648 . . PIN, Spring B
t9 r1s90727-65 . . CAPSCREW B
20 2838l27 . . PILLOWBLOCKASSEMBLY 4
JI 2838l30 . . . SPACER,Trunnion 6
2l 28381 28 . . COUPLING,Trunnion I
of 2838125 . . SADDLE ASSEMBLY, Right I

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Figure 5-10. Ammunition Container Assemblv

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Part
Number
1234567 Description

Ammunition
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY'
2838077 container
.BASE, Ammunition
2838083 Rear ammo contarner
2838085 . igPenatoR,
. SgPA,nA'tOR, Fwd and center ammo
283BO84
container
. SEPARATOR, Center
2838084'r
2838084-2
. ir,panetoR, Foreword
MS90727-59
. CAPSCREW
MS20002-6
. WASHER
MS21044'N6
. NUT' Self'locking
2838092
. TEEOCHUTEASSEMBLY
. . rnio cHurE, Risht (3o1l:ksl
2838092-1
. . AOAP"gn, Gun end M2 '50 cal'
2838091
machine gun

2838091'1
. . . ADAPTER'Right
2838091-2
. . . ADAPTER'LefI (28linko
2B3BO92'2
. . ruBO CHUTE, Left
2838078
. CONfafXER, SPent ammunition
2B3B078'2
. . CONTAINER' Right
2B3BOB1
. . DOOR
2838082
. . HANDLE, Door
MS90727-6 . . CAPSCREW
MS20002-4
. . WASHER
MS2IO44.N4 . NUT, SelfJocking
2838071 .. BRACKET
MS90727-62 . . CAPSCREW
2838078-1
. . CONTAINER' Left
MS90727-60
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Part
Number r23 45 67
1
TRAIN DRIVEASSEMBLY 1
2838097 . CRANKASSEMBLY t
1 MS17r590 . . PIN, SPting I
o 2838100 . . RETAINER, Sleeve I
3 283810r . . SLEEVE,Crank I
4 MSr71594 . . PIN, SPting I
D 2838098 . . CRANK I
6 2838102 . DRM GEAR, Bight angle 3
a MS21044-N4 . . NUT, SelfJocking 6
B MS200024 . . WASHER 3
9 MS90727-20 . . CAPSCREW I
10 MS20066r68 . KEY I
11 MS171595 . PIN, SPti"g I
t2 2838103 . COUPLING, Shaft ,
13 MSr71596 . PIN, SPti"g I
t4 2838104 . SHAFT, Train drive I
15 2838105 . CYLINDER, Train I
16 2838112 . JOINT, Universal I
t7 2838113 . bgANREDUCERASSEMBLY I
t8 MS20066228 . KEY 1

19 2838118 . PINION, Train drive I


2A MS27I83-24 . WASHER I
2l MS2TM4.N12 . NUT t
qc, 2838093 . CAPSCREW ,
23 MS90727-65 . CAPSCREW 6
24 MS20002-6 . WASHER 3
2,5 MS2IO44.N6 . NUT

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Illustrated Parts Brcakdown Numerical Index

Fig. & Fig. &


Part Index Source Part Index Source
Nurnber Number Code Number Number Code

lAN363-C-832
B-3 MS200024 1l-8
I 8-11 l0-16
l.q,Nsoo-roL 9-3 MS20002-6 t-2
lanmv sa6oB2 4-t7 2-5
I

5-17 6-3
I

IARMY s87901 4-14 Lt-24


5-r4 9-r3
ARMY 700026 4-L2 r0-6
5-r2 1 r-10
ARMY 7268T05 4-lB MS20056-l68 I t-18
5.IB MS20066-228 9-2
ARMY 7268L07 4-20 MS21044-N3 1-14
5-20 MS2r044-N4 3-23
ARMY 726849t +t9 ., .t
s-r9 ll-7
1 101005 1 +16 t0-t7
5-16 1-l
Mrt -r-oozsoss
I
3-19 2-6
ptrL.1.7798 3-11 MS21044-N6 Lt-25
[ml-n-zarze/z-4c 48 9-L2
i
i
5-8 10-7
I
I
6-27 I t-21
lMsrzzosg 4-4 9-6
54 MS2l044-N12 9-B
iMsrrozs.soaz 4-r3 MS2528r-2 3-6
I

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5-13 MS2528r-5 3-5
lMS17r4S7 9-7 MS25306-222 3-3
6-B MS2s337(WP)-10 11-20
iusrzrsoa
lMSl7ls30
!Lll MS2s33?(WP)-s0 3-L4
I 5-u MS27183-24 3-13
lMsrzrssa
l
6-10 MS3r06Rr0S.2S 74
lMSr7r590 1 l-1 MS3420-3 2-4
lusrzrso+ Il-4 MS3519l-295 6-2
INISrTr59s lI.II MS3s191-322 9-4
MS17r596 I 1-13 3-2r
lj\{sr?1648 6-14 IVIS35207-265 r-B
I

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9-rB MS35207-283 9-l l
04S17r662 t-L7 MS35207-312 3-10
2-L5 MS3533846 3"29
MSz1044N6 64 MS35489-r 3-2s
MS200024 l-15 MS3s48q-s B.B
2-t7 MS35489-r1 6-i3
I
3-22 MS3569l-21
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Part
Part Number
Number
1-7
't-d 2838073
2-9
2838074-1
6-16 2-r0
2838074-2
4F7 2-3
2838075 oo
D-/
2838076
+6 l-22
2838077
5-6 2-r1
6-26
2838078
10-ll
4-3 10-20
2838078-1
5-3 10-12
2838078-2
10-15 10-13
283808r
1-18 10-14
2838082
2-16 10-1
2838083
1-13 l0-2
2838084
3-33 10-3
28380841
1r-9 r0-4
28380842
10-5 10-2
2838085
r.9 3-30
2838089
9-10 r0-8
283809r
10-21 10-9
2838091'l
1-20 r0-10
2838091-2
2-8 10-7
2838092
9-15 10-8
2838092'1
9-16 10-11
2838092-2
10-19 1-6
2838093
9'14 LL-22
MS90727-63
2-22 2-L5
MS90727'65 2838094
11-23 1.20
2838096
9-19 2-13
2838097
1-3 1r-
2-L9 11-5
2838098
1-5 11-2
2B3BIOO
3-26 1I-3
2838101
I-{ 11-6
2838102
l1-12
2838103
1r-14
2B38104
1 r-15
2838105
1-19
2838106
1-16
2838107'l
2-15
2838r07-2
1-17
2838108
2-L5
2838109
1-17
2838r10
2-L5
1-17
2838111
2-15
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