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Vacant Star Boarding Ramp Hinge
₡1,035
- Physical mass
- 15 kg
- Stowed volume
- 0.03 m³
- Measurement
- estimated
- Damage resistance
- DR 14 (estimated)
Rules-ready
3D6 Stats
| Weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
|---|---|
| DR | 14 |
| Advantages | None |
| Disadvantages | None |
| Skill bonuses | Uses Mechanic (Spacecraft) |
Vacant Star Boarding Ramp Hinge is gear for carrying a boarding ramp without sag, chatter, or one pin taking the whole load, intended for the part of a yard job after the clean plan has already gone stale. The hardware leaves its cable, bearing faces, and sacrificial pieces exposed for inspection rather than hiding them under trim. Set it with two workers when possible, one handling tension and the other watching contact faces, clearance, and load shift. A sound setup carries an even hum; pulsing buzz or clamp chatter means one side is taking more than its share. Inspection means unloading fully, wiping away grease, and flexing every cable termination by hand before the next setup. Bad alignment puts the load on one pin; it bends, one corner drops, and the ramp twists its frame.