Table 4-4. Requirements for Shoring, and Lift Cylinder Restrictor Blocks for Loading, the Model 130G Grader (Reduced) in Air Force Aircraft

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Table 4-4. Requirements for Shoring, and Lift Cylinder Restrictor Blocks for Loading, the Model 130G Grader (Reduced) in Air

Force Aircraft

Item

Requirements

Sleeper shoring, rear tandem axle

Four stacks: each has a base 14 x 30 inches, top 8 x 16

inches, and height 13.5 inches.

Two stacks: each has a base 14 x 30 inches, top 5 x 8 inches,

Sleeper shoring, front axle

and height 21.75 inches. NOTE: The top 7.5 inches of each

stack must not exceed 5 inches in width.

One piece, 1.5 x 12 x 142 inches, fabricated from 314-inch

Parking shoring, blade

plywood.

One piece, 3/4 x 25 x 56 inches, fabricated from 3/4-inch

Parking shoring, scarifier

plywood.

One, 2 x 4 x 20.5 inches, for left lift cylinder. One, 2 x 4 x

Restrictor blocks, lift cylinder rod travel (two)

21.5 inches, for right lift cylinder. NOTE: It is best to cut

restrictor blocks to length onsite since grader lift cylinder rod

travel may differ slightly.

drawbar.

steps pertain to the aircraft indicated.

(1) All Fabricate sleeper and parking shoring

(12) C-130/C-141-Install the lift cylinder

and restrictor blocks (lift cylinder rod travel) in

restrictor blocks. Tape the 20.5-inch-long block to the

accordance with table 4-4.

left rod and the 21.5-inch-long block to the right rod.

(2) All Inspect the grader for leaks, damage,

NOTE

and operation. Repair as necessary.

To ensure proper fit, it will be best to

(3) All Inflate all tires to 35 psi.

cut these blocks to the exact length

(4) All Raise the scarifier, and remove and

needed just before installation.

stow the teeth in the top of the block assembly (upside

down).

CAUTION

(5) All Position the center shift (wheel lean)

Rod restrictor blocks are required to

lockpin in the center position.

prevent damage to the air hose

(6) All Place the antipivot pin, located on the

fitting on the center shift. Do not lift

left side of the frame below and aft of the operator's

blade unless blocks are installed.

platform, in the lock position.

(7) C130/C-5-Adjust the fuel level to 25

(13) C-130/C-141-Raise the blade until the

percent.

restrictor blocks are seated between the shoulder of the

rod cap and the bottom of the lift cylinder. Rotate the

(8) C141Adjust the fuel level to 25 percent.

blade clockwise and center it inside the intermediate

(9) C130/C-141-Remove

the

roll-over-

and front tires.

protection system (ROPS) from Types I and II graders

(14) C-5-Raise the blade 14 inches above the

and the cab from the MIL grader. Store bolts and

ground, rotate it clockwise, and center it inside the

spacers in drawbar toolbox.

intermediate and front tires.

NOTE

(15) All-Raise the scarifier until the teeth are 2

ROPS must be palletized because of

inches below the drawbar.

weight (1,030 lb).

(16) C-141-Remove the engine compartment

side panels.

(10) C-130/C-141-Remove

air

cleaner,

exhaust pipe, and muffler. Stow and secure these items

NOTE

behind the operator's seat.

If the panels have not been modified,

(11) C-130/C-141-Ground the blade, and

battery cables and brake system air

reposition the cylinder rods from the ball studs to the air

hoses, which pass through the

transport ball studs located forward on each side of the

panels, must be disconnected.

Table 4-5. Times Required for Preparing, Loading, and Offloading the Model I30G Grader and Placing it in Operation

Preparation

Offloading

Operation

Type of

Personnel

Aircraft

Minutes

Remarks

C-130

4150

4/25

4/10

4160

C-141

4170

4/25

4/10

4/90

Reduce to 60 minutes if

engine side panels are

modified (only on Types

I and II graders.)

C-5

2/20

4/20

4/10

2/10

NOTE:

1. Preparation times do not include fabrication of parking and sleeper shoring

2. Times will vary in accordance with existing conditions.

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