Table 6-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M992 FAASV in the Hold of a General-Cargo Vessel

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LARC V and LARC XV. Typical lifting diagrams

loaded onto seagoing vessels by shoreside or

for the M992 FAASV are shown in figures 6-1

floating cranes of adequate capacity or by

and 6-2. Typical blocking and tiedown details

heavy-lift ships gear. The FAASV can be driven

are shown in figure 6-3. Materials and their ap-

or towed onto roll-on/roll-off vessels. However,

placations are listed in tables 6-1 and 6-2.

the M992 FAASV cannot be transported on the

Table 6-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M992 FAASV in the Hold of a General-Cargo Vessel

(Fig 6-3).

Approximate

Description

Item

quantity

Douglas-fir, or comparable, straight-grain, free from material defects; Fed Spec

Lumber

MM-L-751:

4- x 6-inch

4 linear feet

56 linear feet

2- x 12-inch

6- x 8-inch

95 linear feet

Common, steel; flathead; bright or cement-coated; table X1-b, Fed Spec FF-N-105:

Nails

40d

6 x 19, IWRC; improved plow steel; preformed, regular-lay; table X, Fed Spec RR-

Wire rope

W-410:

62 feet

5/8-inch

Wire-rope, U-bolt clips, saddled, single-grip, steel, Crosby heavy-duty, or equal;

Clamps

MIL-STD-16842:

16 ea

5/8-inch

Anchor, 1-3/8-inch-diameter pin, 2-inch opening NSN 4030-00-162-7545, or equal

Shackles

Padeyes

Built into vessel deck

- x 12-inch

Turnbuckles

Table 6-2. Application of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M992 FAASV in the Hold of a General Cargo Vessel

(Fig 6-3).

Application

No. Required

Item

Lumber, 2- x 12- x 168-inch. Preposition lumber on vessel hold floor under vehicle

treads. Two pieces are required under each tread but are not used if tracks have

rubber pads.

Side blocking. Each consists of 6- x 8- x 310-inch lumber. Place one piece on each

side of the M992 against outside edge of tracks.

End blocking. Each consists of 6- x 10- x 140-inch lumber. Place on top of item B

and against tracks front and rear. Toenail to item B with four 40d nails at each end.

Backup cleats, 4- x 6- x 12-inch lumber. Place on top of item B and against item C.

Toenail to item B with four 40d nails.

Shackles. Secure one shackle to each lifting eye (two at front and two at rear of

M992).

Wire-rope, 5/8-inch, in a complete loop. Secure with clamps (item G). Attach to front

and rear shackles and to item K.

Clamps, 5/8-inch. Use four clamps to secure each item F and K.

Padeyes are welded to deck.

Bracing. Brace as required against adjacent vehicle, cargo, or side of vessel

As required

bulkhead. Secure each end of piece to adjacent blocking or bracing by toenailing

with four 40d nails.

Turnbuckle, - x 12-inch. Install between item H and F.

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