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Chapter 4. AIR TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE |
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 TM 55-2350-267-14
CHAPTER 4
AIR TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
4-1. Scope
4-3. Applicability
a. U.S. Air Force Aircraft. The M992 FAASV
This chapter provides air transportability guid-
is transportable only in the C-5 aircraft. Pro-
ance for movement of the M992 FAASV. It cov-
cedures in this manual and those prescribed by
ers significant technical and physical
section VID, TO 1C-5A-9, are applicable.
characteristics and safety considerations and
prescribes the materials required to prepare
b. Tiedown Devices. This vehicle is tied down
load, and unload the M992 FAASV when trans-
in accordance with the respective figure and ta-
ported in U.S. Air Force aircraft.
ble. The vehicle tiedown pattern is shown in fig-
4-2. Maximum Utilization of
required, the location of the tiedown points on
Aircraft
the vehicle, the corresponding fittings to which
the devices are secured, the number and capac-
The loads described in this chapter are not max-
ity of devices, and the lumber shoring required
imum loads. General guidance on total cargo
for loading and/or securement. The minimum
loads and operating ranges is provided in TM
acceptable restraint factors (g loads) are iden-
38-250/AFP 71-4. Additional cargo and/or per-
tified in TO 1C-5A-9.
sonnel within allowable load limits and restric-
tions prescribed by pertinent safety regulations
can be transported.
Table 4-1. Tiedown Data for M992 FAASV in U.S. Air Force C-5 Aircraft.
Tiedown Fitting
Tiedown Device
Attach to
Type
Designation
Capacity in
Capacity in
Item
1,000 lb
1,000 lb
Right lifting eye.
MB-2
B1
25
25
Towing Pintle.
25
MB-2
25
C1
Towing Pintle.
25
MB-2
E1
25
Left lifting eye.
25
MB-2
F1
25
MB-2
Right tiedown point.
25
C2
25
Right, No. 6 road wheel arm.
25
MB-2
25
E2
Left tiedown point.
25
MB-2
25
C4
Left, No. 6 road wheel arm.
25
MB-2
25
E4
MB-2
Right, No. 7 road wheel arm.
25
25
C5
Right tiedown point.
25
MB-2
B6
25
Right tiedown point.
25
MB-2
C6
25
MB-2
E6
Left tiedown point.
25
25
MB-2
F6
Left tiedown point.
25
25
25
MB-2
C7
Right lifting eye.
25
Left lifting eye.
25
MB-2
E7
25
procedures in section IV of TO 1C-5A-9. Proce-
4-4. Safety
dures outlined in this manual are for general
In addition to the safety precautions contained
information.
in chapter 3, the following should be noted:
a. The activity offering the vehicles for air
transport must notify the aircraft commander
WARNING
Fire extinguisher must be readily avail-
or his/her designated representative when am-
munition or explosives are to be transported
able during all loading and unloading op-
within the vehicle and must ensure that all haz-
erations.
ardous components have been prepared for
shipment in accordance with TM 38-250.
WARNING
b. The vehicle fuel tanks must not be more
Proper ventilation must be provided when
than three-fourths full.
loading and unloading. Prolonged expo-
c. The M992 FAASV must be restrained for
sure to carbon monoxide fumes may be
air transport in accordance with the applicable
fatal.
4-1
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