TM 9-2350-247-34
TEST LOAD POWER PLANT SLING (M548A3) Continued
0050 00
TEST AND INSPECTION
NOTE
All fabricated weights and available items used for load testing must be verified for proper
weight by use of a calibrated scale.
Cross beam legs should hold vertical loads and two legs at tip of beam should hold horizontal
load at 60 degree angle.
1.
Install main lifting shackle (1), screw (2), nut (3), and new cotter pin (4) in hole (5).
2.
Attach lifting device (6) to shackle (1) and raise sling (7).
3.
Attach 1,500 pound (681 kg) weights (8) to each cross beam leg (9) and attach 3,000 pound (1362 kg) weight (10) to two
legs (11) at tip of beam (12).
0050 00-2