McAllister Crane Report 2023.pdf

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This document is a Crane Inspection Report for a crane located in the McAllister Hall Power Lab. The report identifies numerous issues with the crane, including missing safety labels, lack of preventative maintenance, electrical issues, and the need for internal inspections of the crane's major components. The report concludes that the crane is deficient and should be removed from service until necessary repairs are made.

The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation to repair the crane in the McAllister Hall Power Lab. The solicitation is being issued by the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard. No additional details are provided about the contract opportunity, such as response dates, pricing terms, or set asides.

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Printed on 07/24/2023 2.0

There is no warning label IAW ASME B30.2 installed on radio control. Install.

Printed on 07/24/2023 2.1

Continue to maintain reports of all repairs, maintenance, and inspection made to the unit.

There appears to be no preventative maintenance program being performed. The crane is in need of maintenance. Develop program IAW OEM specifications and initiate.

The crane's main disconnect is located in a locked room. This is not IAW National Electric Code specifications. Relocate disconnect into work area.

The crane disconnect does not have to proper clearance in front of the disconnect IAW National Electric Code. Repair.

There are numerous electrical boxes that are missing their covers. Repair.

The pendant control directions do not match the bridge and radio control labels. Repair.

The pendant dust covers are worn out, damaged. Replace.

There is no audible alarm installed on the radio control that can be activated by the operator. Install.

During this inspection, there was no internal inspection of the hoist gearcase. The gearcase operated adequately, but the condition of the gears and shafts is unknown. Recommend developing a program for regular oil analysis and disassembly of the hoist gearcase for internal inspection.

Printed on 07/24/2023 2.2

During this inspection, there was no internal inspection of the hoist mechanical brake. The mechanical brake operated adequately, but the condition of the discs, pawls, ratchets, and shafts is unknown. Recommend developing a program for regular oil analysis and disassembly of the hoist gearcase for internal inspection.

The load hook has some wear in the bowl area of the hook. Determine is repairs are required and repair as necessary.

During this inspection, there was no internal inspection of the trolley gearcase. The gearcase operated adequately, but the condition of the gears and shafts is unknown. Recommend developing a program for regular oil analysis and disassembly of the trolley gearcase for internal inspection.

There are no rail sweeps installed on the trolley wheels. Install.

Printed on 07/24/2023 2.3

During this inspection, there was no internal inspection of the bridge gearcases. The gearcase operated adequately, but the condition of the gears and shafts is unknown. Recommend developing a program for regular oil analysis and disassembly of the bridge gearcases for internal inspection.

The northwest bridge drive wheels is walking on its shaft and rubs against the end truck. Repair.

The west runway has rail gaps that are more than 1/16". This is not IAW CMAA specification. Repair.

The runway rail splice are made of bar stock steel. Determine if replacement is required and replace as necessary.

The runway rail splice plate bolts should be install in an alternating pattern.

Printed on 07/24/2023 2.4

The crane is deficient and should be removed from service until repairs are made.

Please refer to the signature page at the end of the inspection report for the "Certification Process Notice to Owner" for your scheduled maintenance responsibilities. The summary follows the signature page if any items were noted that need attention.

Printed on 07/24/2023 2.5

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