TM 55-2350-224-14CHAPTER 5AIR TRANSPORTSection I. GENERAL5-1. GeneralThe carriers are air transportable aboard C-130,C–141, and C-5 aircraft. The shipping unit mustensure that the carriers are properly prepared forair 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 theactual aircraft mission will have determined load-ing limitations, tiedown patterns, and troop seat-ing availability.Only the M106A1, M113, M113A1, andM667 are capable of LAPES operations.Only the M113, M113A1, and M667 arecapable of LVAD.5-2. SafetyBesides the general safety notes in paragraph 1-6and the “Caution,” “Warnings,” and “Notes” inSection Il. TRANSPORT5-4. USAF Cargo AircraftThe carriers are certified for airlift aboard C-130,C-141, and C-5 aircraft. Total load restraint isthree times the carrier weight in the forwarddirection (relative to the aircraft) and 1 1/2 times itsweight in the aft and lateral directions. Verticalload restraint is equal to two times the carrierweight.this section, the following safety considerationsand precautions apply for air transport:a. Personnel must wear ear protection (plugs) atall times while working on the flightline.b. Fire extinguishers must be readily availableduring aircraft loading and unloading operations.c. The vehicle maximum speed within 25 feet ofany aircraft is 5 mph. On loading ramps or insidethe 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 weaponsystem mounted in the M132 and M132A1 mustbe emptied and purged as indicated in paragraph4-2b.5-3. Dangerous MaterialsShippers must provide written notification beforeshipping dangerous or hazardous materials aboardmilitary or DOD contract aircraft. Details arecovered in TM 38–250/AFR 71–4, Preparation ofHazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment,and CFR 49.BY CARGO AIRCRAFTThe carriers are air transportable aboard C-17aircraft. When the C–17 is operational, the USAFwill certify the carriers for air transport aboardthe aircraft.For preliminary planning purposes only, table 5-1gives maximum payload dimensions and weightcharacteristics. In addition, walking and tiedownspace must also be allowed for.Table 5–1. Aircraft Cargo Dimensional and Maximum Weight LimitsAircraftHeight (in.)Width (in.)Length (in.)Weight (lb)C-13010210748044,800C-1411031111,09068,600C-51562161,454291,000C-17142204812172,2005-5. U.S. Army AircraftThe carriers exceed size and weight limitations fortransport by U.S. Army fixed-wing aircraft, Thecarrier also exceed size limitations for internaltransport and weight limitations for external liftby 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. Preparation5–7–1. 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’stracks.d. Check for fluid leaks and repair defects.5-1
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