TM-55-2350-224-14 Transportation Guidance for M113 Family of Vehicles Download
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TM 55-2350-224-14 CHAPTER 5 AIR TRANSPORT Section I. GENERAL 5-1. General The carriers are air transportable aboard C-130, C–141, and C-5 aircraft. The shipping unit must ensure that the carriers are properly prepared for air transport before reaching the marshaling area. The shipping unit will assist the aircraft load- master/crew in loading and tying down the carri- ers. The loadmaster-prepared load plan for the actual aircraft mission will have determined load- ing limitations, tiedown patterns, and troop seat- ing availability. Only the M106A1, M113, M113A1, and M667 are capable of LAPES operations. Only the M113, M113A1, and M667 are capable of LVAD. 5-2. Safety Besides the general safety notes in paragraph 1-6 and the “Caution,” “Warnings,” and “Notes” in Section Il. TRANSPORT 5-4. USAF Cargo Aircraft The carriers are certified for airlift aboard C-130, C-141, and C-5 aircraft. Total load restraint is three times the carrier weight in the forward direction (relative to the aircraft) and 1 1/2 times its weight in the aft and lateral directions. Vertical load restraint is equal to two times the carrier weight. this section, the following safety considerations and precautions apply for air transport: a. Personnel must wear ear protection (plugs) at all times while working on the flightline. b. Fire extinguishers must be readily available during aircraft loading and unloading operations. c. The vehicle maximum speed within 25 feet of any aircraft is 5 mph. On loading ramps or inside the aircraft, the vehicle should not exceed 3 mph. d. Personnel must not refuel or otherwise ser- vice the carriers within 50 feet of an aircraft. e. The fuel tanks of the flamethrower weapon system mounted in the M132 and M132A1 must be emptied and purged as indicated in paragraph 4-2b. 5-3. Dangerous Materials Shippers must provide written notification before shipping dangerous or hazardous materials aboard military or DOD contract aircraft. Details are covered in TM 38–250/AFR 71–4, Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment, and CFR 49. BY CARGO AIRCRAFT The carriers are air transportable aboard C-17 aircraft. When the C–17 is operational, the USAF will certify the carriers for air transport aboard the aircraft. For preliminary planning purposes only, table 5-1 gives maximum payload dimensions and weight characteristics. In addition, walking and tiedown space must also be allowed for. Table 5–1. Aircraft Cargo Dimensional and Maximum Weight Limits Aircraft Height (in.) Width (in.) Length (in.) Weight (lb) C-130 102 107 480 44,800 C-141 103 111 1,090 68,600 C-5 156 216 1,454 291,000 C-17 142 204 812 172,200 5-5. U.S. Army Aircraft The carriers exceed size and weight limitations for transport by U.S. Army fixed-wing aircraft, The carrier also exceed size limitations for internal transport and weight limitations for external lift by U.S. Army rotary-wing aircraft. 5-6. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) The carrier exceeds the height and/or width char- acteristics of all aircraft in the CRAF. 5-7. Preparation 5–7–1. General Preparations: a. Empty fuel tank to three-quarters full. b. Secure all loose items inside the carrier. c. Remove all trash and mud from the carrier’s tracks. d. Check for fluid leaks and repair defects. 5-1