Teledyne Oceanscience rapidCAST - Figure 40. Bad Shackle; Figure 41. Good Shackle; Figure 42. Bad Loop Splice, Worn and Torn; Figure 43. Good Loop Splice

March 2018 rapidCAST User’s Guide
Page 76
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Tailspool
• Inspect the shackle and loop splice every time the probe is onboard and before it goes overboard.
• The shackle should be shiny and have no burrs. If the shackle has any burrs or damage, replace it
IMMEDIATELY.
Figure 40. Bad shackle
Arrows show damage from removal with hard tool.
Figure 41. Good Shackle
• The loop splice should be intact and uncut. There is a risk of losing the probe if the splice starts to
walk out.
Figure 42. Bad Loop splice, worn and torn Figure 43. Good Loop Splice