Table 7-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M992 FAASV on General-Purpose Flatcar

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Table 7-1. Bill of Materials for Blocking and Tiedown of the M992 FAASV on General-Purpose Flatcar

(Figs 7-1 through 7-3)

Approximate

Item

Description

Quantity

Lumber

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

Spec MM-L-751: 2- x 4-inch.

70 linear feet

Nails

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

105: 30d

124

Wire rope*

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

RR-W-410: 5/8-inch

62 feet

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

Clamps*

MIL-STD-16842L 5/8-inch

Thimbles*

Standard, open-type: 5/8 inch

* Suitable capacity chains and load binders may be substituted for 5/8-inch wire ropes and clamps.

Table 7-2. Application of Materials for Loading and Securing M992 on General-Purpose Flatcar (Figs 7-1 through 7-3).

No. required

Item

Application

Brake-wheel clearance. Minimum clearance required is 6 inches above, in back of,

and on both sides of, and 4 inches underneath the wheel.

Blocks (detail 2, fig 7-4). Locate one against the front and rear of each track.

Side cleats. Each consists of one piece of 2- x 4- x 20-inch lumber. Place one piece

on each side of each item B. Secure to flatcar floor with six 30d nails.

End cleat. Each consists of two pieces of 2- x 4- x 12-inch lumber. Place against

ends of item B. Secure lower piece to car floor with four 30d nails and top piece to

lower piece with four 30d nails.

Frame. Each consists of two pieces of 2- x 4- x 13-foot 6-inch lumber. Place on

flatcar floor against inside edge of each track. Secure lower piece to floor with

twelve 30d nails and top piece to lower piece with twelve 30d nails (detail 1, fig 7-4).

Frames. Each consists of two pieces of 2- x 4-inch lumber long enough to fill space

between items E (about 86 inches). Place one near center and one at each end

between item E. Secure lower piece to flatcar floor with four 30d nails and top piece

to lower piece with four 30d nails (detail 1, fig 7-1).

Wire ropes, 5/8-inch in complete loop. Apply from lifting eyes on front and rear of

the vehicle to stake pockets on opposite side of car. If wire ropes contact each other

where they cross, suitable cushioning material must be applied to prevent chafing

or wear of these items. Thimbles must be placed at the bottom of each stake pocket

and fastened to wire rope with one cable clip. Wire rope should be overlapped at

least 24 inches.

Clamps, 5/8-inch. Fasten each wire rope tiedown with four each spaced about 3 to 4

inches apart.

Thimbles. Place one thimble at each item H and one thimble under each stake

pocket.

SECTION III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS

7-6. General

plies to the majority of the countries in the

The transportability guidance contained in this

Middle East, South America, Australia, India,

and Pakistan. In the Middle East and South

section is applicable when the M992 FAASV is

America, the clearances vary by country, and

transported on foreign railways. Consideration

is given to single and multiple vehicle move-

each country will require a separate check. In

ments for the types of flatcars normally used in

Australia, India, and Pakistan, wide- or broad-

the movement of this type of vehicle. When

gauge railways provide greater clearances and

loaded on a suitable flatcar, the vehicle can be

fewer restrictions. Because of the various des-

ignation systems and clearances used by differ-

transported, with restrictions, within European

countries complying with the Passe-Partout In-

ent countries, evaluation of transport capability

must be made on an individual basis.

ternational (PPI) gauge railways; this also ap-

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