Internal and External Transport by US Army Aircraft

TM 55-2320-282-14

5 aircraft. No special procedures or materials

in the coplanar position. The M1002 wrecker

(41,099 pounds) cannot be loaded with the 40K

handling equipment are required.

loader. When using the M870 trailer, back all

c. Tiedown. The trucks will be tied down

vehicles aboard the C-130. During loading of the

according to section IV of the applicable TO 1C-

C-141 aircraft, the M.A.N. trucks can be loaded

XXX-9. Figures 4-1 through 4-3 show suggested

from ground level without the aid of materials

tiedown patterns. Tables 4-1 through 4-3 list the

handling equipment. Place the aircraft ramp at

tiedown devices required, location of points, and

ground position and back the vehicles aboard.

fittings.

Aircraft height limitations prevent drive-in loading

from ground level.

4-6. Internal and External Transport by US

Army Aircraft

(2) C-5 Aircraft. The M.A.N. truck can

The M.A.N. trucks exceed the size and weight

be transported in the operational configuration in C-

limitations for internal or external transport by US

Army

fixed-wing

aircraft

helicopters.

4-2