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![]() TM 55~3930243-14
CHAPTER 4
AIR TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE
CAUTION
4-1. Scope
Do not allow the forklift to exceed 3 miles per
This chapter provides transportability guidance
hour (walking speed) on loading ramps or in-
for air movement of the forklifts. It covers sig-
side aircraft.
nificant technical and physical characteristics
and prescribes the materials required to prepare,
4-4. Preparation of Forklifts
load, and secure the forklifts in Air Force aircraft.
a. All of the forklifts may be transported in the
The RTL10, RTL10-1, and M10-A forklifts, in op-
C-5A in their operational configuration.
erational configuration, are certified for trans-
b. The forklifts may be transported by C-141
port in C-5A aircraft. They are certified for
provided that the total forklift weight does not
transport in C-141 aircraft provided that the roll
exceed 33,600 pounds and the axle weights do not
over protective structure (ROPS) and removable
exceed 19,260 pounds on the rear axle and 14,340
counterweights are removed.
pounds on the front axle. The ROPS must be re-
4-2. Maximum Use of Aircraft
moved, and if required, removable counterweight
and forks may be removed. The vertical exhaust
The loads prescribed in this chapter are not max-
stacks must be removed from the RTL10. Items
imum aircraft loads. Total cargo loads and oper-
that are removed must be secured on pallets or
ating ranges are subject to variables such as
as directed by the aircraft loadmaster.
weather, airfield conditions, individual aircraft
characteristics, and distance. General guidance
4-5. Transport by US Air Force Aircraft
on total cargo loads and operating ranges are pro-
a. Each of the forklifts require four stacks of
vided in Air Force Regulation 76-2. For specific
timber shoring between the floor of the aircraft
guidance contact the nearest Military Airlift
and the forklift axles or chassis. This shoring is
Command (MAC) Activity.
required to support any downward motion of the
4-3. Safety
forklift. If the forklifts are transported with the
forks attached, shoring must also be placed un-
In addition to the safety precautions listed in
derneath the fork tines to protect the aircraft
floor.
b. Two stacks of shoring are required under
fourth or more than three-fourths full.
each axle. Each stack under the rear axle must
b. Forklift must be checked carefully to insure
measure at least 11- by 24-inches at the bottom
that all loose items are properly secured.
(on aircraft floor), and may be tapered to no less
c. Forklift must be restrained for air transport
than 11- by 4-inches where they contact the axle.
in accordance with the applicable procedures in
Each stack under the front axle must measure at
section IV of Air Force TO 1C-5A-9 or TO 1C-
least 11- by 14-inches at the bottom (on aircraft
141A9. Procedures outlined in this manual are
floor), and may be tapered to no less than 11-by
for general guidance.
4-inches where they contact the axle.
c. All shoring material will be furnished by the
WARNING
shipper and installed as directed by the aircraft
Fire extinguishers must be readily available
loadmaster.
during all loading and unloading operations.
WARNING
tables (tables 4-1 thru 4-4) are based on accept-
Proper ventilation must be provided when
able methods and can be used as a guide in loading
loading or unloading. Prolonged inhalation
and securing forklifts aboard the aircraft. Tables
of exhaust fumes may be fatal.
list the type and capacity of tiedown devices re-
4-1
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