LOADING AND UNLOADING THE ATLAS ON BOARD A C-130 AIRCRAFT

TM 10-3930-673-10

F-5. LOADING AND UNLOADING THE ATLAS ON BOARD A C-130 AIRCRAFT

a. Loading the ATLAS.

(1)

Place six pieces of lumber measuring 2 x 12 x 66 inches (51 x 305 x 1676 mm) for shoring, stacked three high in

two rows on 463L pallet as shown. This shoring will be used to shore the counterweight and 10K carriage.

(2)

Place four pieces of lumber measuring 2 x 12 x 36 inches (51 x 305 x 914 mm) for shoring, stacked two high in

two rows on the end of the 463L pallet. This shoring will be used to shore the 6K carriage.

NOTE

Ensure that the fork tines of the 6K carriage are in the center and fully closed position.

(3)

Remove the ATLAS 6K carriage and install the 10K carriage (Para 2-12).

(4)

Using the ATLAS with 10K carriage installed, pick the 6K carriage up with 6K tines facing away from cab.

(5)

Drive the ATLAS to the 463L pallet, approaching from the 108 inch side of the pallet where the 6K shoring is

stacked.

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