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TM-55-1425-289-14 Transportability Guidance Roland Missile System

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TM 55-1425-289-14 Table 4-5. Tiedown Data forM35 Truck in C-141B Aircraft (Fig 4-5) Tiedown Fitting Tiedown Device Capacity Capacity Desig- in in nation 1,000 lb Type 1,000 lb Attach to Item C1 10 MB-1 10 Bumperette, left side. El 10 MB-1 10 Bumperette, right side. C2 10 MB-1 10 Rear axle, left side. E2 10 MB-1 10 Rear axle, right side. B3 10 MB-1 10 Front axle, right side. F3 10 MB-1 10 Front axle, left side. A4 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, right side. G4 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, left side. Table 4-6. Tiedown Data forM35 Truck in C-5A Aircraft (Fig 4-6) Tiedown Fitting Tiedown Device Capacity Capacity Desig- in in nation 1,000 lb Type 1,000 lb Attach to Item E1l 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, right side. F1l 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, left side. E2 25 MB-2 25 Pintle. F2 25 MB-2 25 Pintle. E3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, right side. F3 25 MB-2 25 Front axle, left side. E4 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, left side. F4 25 MB-2 25 Bumper frame, right side. Table 4- 7. Tiedown Data for Typical Shelter-Mounted Items Secured to Two Interlocked 463L Pallets (HUC-6/E) (Fig 4- 7) Tiedown Fitting Tiedown Device Capacity Capacity Desig- in in nation 1,000 lb Type 1,000 lb Attach to Item 29 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, left bottom. 30 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, right bottom. 23 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, left bottom. 4 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, right bottom. 22 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, aft left top. 5 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, aft right top. 20* 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, forward left top. 7 ' 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, forward right top. 14 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, aft left bottom. 13 7.5 MB-1 10 Tiedown, aft right bottom. *Not required for C-5 aircraft. c. Aircraft Commander Responsibilities. The aircraft commander, or designated representative, will ensure that the loaded equipment is secured in accordance with restraint criteria outlined in TO 1C-XX- 9. 4-4. Safety In addition to the safety precautions contained in chapter 3, the following procedures should be noted: a. The activity offering the equipment for air transport must notify the pilot in command or designated representative, when ammunition or explosives are to be transported and ensure that all hazardous materials have prepared for shipment in accordance with TM 38- 250. b. The vehicle fuel tanks must not be more than three-fourths full. c. Vehicles must be tied down in accordance with procedures prescribed by TO 1C-130-9, TO 1C-141B-9, or TO 1C-5A-9, as appropriate. d. Each vehicle or component must be checked carefully to ensure that all loose items are properly secured. WARNING Fire extinguishers must be readily available during all loading and unloading operations. WARNING Proper ventilation must be provided during loading and unloading operations if the XM1058 truck transporter engine is running. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide fumes may be fatal. CAUTION Do not allow the vehicle speed to exceed 3 miles per hour inside the aircraft or on the loading ramps. 4-5. Preparation of Equipment. a. Turret traverse and launch-elevating mechanism must be in the travel position, locked, and wire-tied to prevent rotation. b. Antennae must be tied down or removed; cupola must be placed in the closed position; and loose gear must be secured with nylon cord or a suitable substitute. c. Mirrors from the XM1058 truck transporter must be removed and secured in the carrier. d. The infra lens (IR) must be covered. e. The fire unit battery must be completely protected and secured so that leakage of acid cannot occur (TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB505(REV)/MCO P4030.19D/DSAM4145.3, 22 March 1976). f. TM 38-250 (AFR 71-4) must be consulted to ensure compatibility of any additional cargo being considered for loading with the ROLAND missile system. g. All externally and internally stowed equipment must be secured. h. The vehicle transmission must be placed in neutral, and the brakes must be set. i. The vehicle fuel tanks must not be more than three-fourths full (TM 38-250 (AFR 71-4)). j. Ten ROLAND missile rounds are permitted on board the aircraft (certificate of equivalency (COE) AY- 84-191). 4-6