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TM 55-2350-272-14
CAUTION
Tension tiedowns evenly. Do not exceed 400 pounds of tension on any
single tiedown.
NOTE
The M973 is backed into the aircraft. Once it is positioned in the air-
craft, the articulated steering unit must be locked with the steering cylin-
der locks.
Table 4-1. Tiedown of the M973 in C-130 or C-141 Aircraft.
Tiedown Fitting
Tiedown Device
Desig-
Capacity
Capacity
nation
in 1,000 lb
Type
in 1,000 lb
Attach to Item
C1
10
MB1
10
Rear pintle
E1
10
MB1
10
Rear pintle
C2
10
MB1
10
Over lower support arms to E2 (use
cushioning material between chain and
support arms)
B3
10
MB1
10
Loop around left end of towing provision
F3
10
MB1
10
Loop around right end of towing
provision.
Table 4-2. Tiedown of the M973 in. C-5 Aircraft.
Tiedown Fitting
Tiedown Device
Desig-
Capacity
Capacity
nation
in 1,000 lb
Type
in 1,000 lb
Attach to Item
E1
25
MB1
10
Rear pintle
G1
25
MB1
10
Rear pintle
E2-G2
25
MB1
10
Over lower support arms to G2 (use
cushioning material between chain and
lower support arm)
E2
25
MB1
10
Loop around left end of towing provision
G2
25
MB1
10
Loop around right end of towing
provision
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