# Tm 4-48.21 (Fm4-20.121) Airdrop Of Supplies And Equipment: Rigging Engineer Equipment (Tractors And Tractor-Dozers) July 2013


Publication of TM 4-48.21, 29 July 2013,  supersedes FM  4-20.121, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Engineer Equipment (Tractors and Tractor-Dozers), 6 September 2007.
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                Headquarters
      Department of the Army
  Department of the Air Force
Washington, DC, 29 July 2013

 Technical Manual No. 4-48.21
Technical Order No. 13C7-6-21

## Airdrop Of Supplies And Equipment: Rigging Engineer Equipment (Tractors And Tractor-Dozers) Table Of Contents

Page

PREFACE ........ vi
Scope........ vi User Information ........ vi
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION ........ 1-1
Description of Items ........ 1-1 Special Instructions ........ 1-1
Chapter 2
RIGGING THE TYPE I, D-5B TRACTOR-DOZER FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP
 ........ 2-1
Description of Load........ 2-1 Preparing Platform ........ 2-1 Building and Positioning Honeycomb Stacks ........ 2-1 Preparing Tractor-Dozer ........ 2-12 Installing Suspension Slings ........ 2-18 Lifting and Positioning Dozer ........ 2-19
Lashing Dozer ........ 2-20
Padding and Securing Hydraulic Cylinders ........ 2-25 Installing Load Cover ........ 2-26 Installing Deadman's Tie ........ 2-26 Safety Tieing Suspension Slings ........ 2-26 Safety Tieing Load Spreader ........ 2-26 Stowing Cargo Parachutes ........ 2-27 Installing the Release System ........ 2-30 Installing the Extraction System ........ 2-32 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints ........ 2-33 Placing Extraction Parachute ........ 2-33 Marking Rigged Load ........ 2-33 Equipment Required ........ 2-33

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## Preface

SCOPE
This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the D-5B (Type I) tractor-dozer, the John Deere 450G LT full-tracked commercial bulldozer, the Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE), the T-200 Bobcat Compact Track Loader, the 420D backhoe loader, the 410 backhoe loader, the Small Emplacement Excavator
(SEE), the 277 multi-terrain loader (MTL), and the All-Purpose Remote Transporter II (ARTS II) which are rigged for low-velocity (LV) airdrop from a C-130 and C-17 aircraft.

This manual combines FM4-20.121 and FM 10-539 into one manual, as well as, adding the T-200 Bobcat Compact Track Loader, the 420D backhoe loader, the MTL, and the ARTS.

USER INFORMATION
This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR), U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard (ANG), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unless otherwise stated. The proponent of this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent.

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## Chapter 1 Introduction Description Of Items

1-1. The description and unrigged data for the items covered in this manual are described below.


D-5B Tractor-Dozer. D-5B, type I (nonsectionalized). The type I tractor-dozer weighs 31,350
pounds with 3/4 tank of fuel. The weight of the tractor-dozer is reducible to 30,105 pounds with the roll-over protection structure (ROPS) removed. The tractor-dozer is 225 inches in length. Its
width is 104 inches with the blade angled, and its height is 121 inches (reducible to 82 inches).

John Deere 450G Lt Full-Tracked Commercial Bulldozer. The John Deere 450G Lt
bulldozer weighs 18,080 pounds. The dozer is 180 inches in length. Its width is 97 inches and its height is 108 inches (reducible to 77 inches with ROPS removed and the seat back lowered).

Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE): The Deployable Universal Combat
Earthmover weighs 35,000 pounds. The earthmover is 112 inches high (reducible to 90 inches in
the kneeling position with the cab removed).

T-200 Bobcat Compact Track Loader.  The T-200 Bobcat compact track loader weighs 8,300 pounds.  The track loader is 81 inches high, 77 inches wide and 105 inches long.  The roller attachment weighs 1,880 pounds.  The angled broom attachment weighs 880 pounds.  The bucket loader attachment weighs 540 pounds.  The hydraulic breaker attachment weighs 760
pounds.

420D Backhoe Loader: The 420D backhoe loader is 140 inches in high (reducible to 99-
inches), 91 inches in wide, 276 inches in long, and weighs 15,763 pounds.  An accompanying load, which consists of a roll-over protection system (ROPS) and a hydraulic breaker (hammer), is also rigged with the load. The ROPS weighs 420 pounds and the hydraulic breaker weighs 1420 pounds.

277 Multi-Terrain Loader: The 277 Multi-Terrain Loader is 82 inches high, 78 inches wide,
115 inches long, and weighs 9,052 pounds.  An accompanying load which consists of a frontend bucket loader attachment, a drill attachment, and an equipment storage box with a minimum weight of 1,500 pounds and a maximum weight of 3,000 pounds is also rigged with the load. The drill attachment weighs 920 pounds and the front-end bucket loader attachment weighs 940
pounds.

All-Purpose Remote Transporter: The All-Purpose Remote Transporter is 78 inches high, 64
inches wide, 146 inches long, and weighs 9,880 pounds

## Special Instructions

1-2. Special considerations for this manual are given below.


The loads covered in this manual may include hazardous materials as defined in TM 38- 250/AFMAN 24-204(I)/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P 4030.19I/DLAI4145.3. If included, the hazardous materials must be packaged, marked, and labeled as required by TM 38-250/AFMAN
24-204(I)/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P 4030.19I/DLAI4145.3. A copy of this manual must be
available to the joint airdrop inspectors during the before- and after-loading inspection.

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# Chapter 2 Rigging The Type I, D-5B Tractor-Dozer For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

2-1. The type I (nonsectional), D-5B tractor-dozer is rigged on a 24-foot, type V platform with eight G-
11C cargo parachutes. This dozer may be delivered by low-velocity airdrop from C-130 and C-17 aircraft.

## Preparing Platform

2-2. Prepare a 24-foot, type V platform using two tandem links and 68 tiedown clevises as shown in Figure 2-1.

1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 24-foot, type V platform as outlined in TM 10-1670-268-
20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, and
42.
4. Bolt a triple clevis to bushings bolted on holes 37, 43, and 48 to each side rail.

Note.  When numbering the clevises, disregard the inverted clevises.

5. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 31 on the right side, and
1A through 31A on the left side
6. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

2-3. Build the load spreader for the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figure 2-2. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 2-3 through 2-8. Position the stacks as shown in Figures 2-9 through 2-13.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



1. Use two 3/4- by 18- by 96-inch pieces of plywood and nine 2- by 4- by 18-inch pieces of
lumber.
2. Nail one piece of lumber to each end of one piece of plywood. Space the other seven pieces
evenly, and nail them in place.
3. Nail the other piece of plywood to the lumber.

Note.  Use eightpenny nails.



Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
4
96
96
18 18
Honeycomb
Load spreader
Form base stack. Place load spreader under the top layer of honeycomb.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2 & 3
7 1

14 14

24 24

Honeycomb
34-inch plywood
Form base stack. Place plywood under the top layer of honeycomb.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
4
Honeycomb
34-inch plywood

Honeycomb Honeycomb

Honeycomb
Honeycomb
56 56

56 32

24
12
36 36

36 36

36
36
7 1

2 1

2
1
Form base stack. Place plywood on top of seven pieces of 36- by 56-inch honeycomb. Place honeycomb on top of base. Place honeycomb on top of base, flush with the front edge. Place honeycomb on top of the 36- by 32-inch honeycomb, flush with the front edge. Place honeycomb on top of the 36- by 24-inch honeycomb, flush with the front edge.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
5
Place honeycomb as part of base. Alternate layers with 54- by 16-inch honeycomb at opposite ends. Place honeycomb as part of base. Alternate layers with 54- by 36-inch honeycomb. Place plywood side by side under top layer of base.
Honeycomb
Honeycomb
36
16
52

54
54
27

8
8
2


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
40

40
Honeycomb

34-inch plywood
6
9

1
36

36
Form base. Place plywood under the top layer of honeycomb.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
Honeycomb
Honeycomb
34-inch plywood
96
24
60
20
20
20
7 & 8

4
4
2
Place honeycomb as part of base Alternate it with 20- by 24-inch honeycomb. Place honeycomb as part of base Alternate it with 20- by 96-inch honeycomb. Place plywood side by side under top layer of base.

## Caution

The honeycomb stacks MUST be positioned in the following order:
stacks 4, 7, 5, 8, and 3. This should be done before the other stacks are positioned.

| 1                                                                                                 | Angle the stack on the platform with the right front corner of the stack even with the front    |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| edge of the platform and the right rear corner against the right side rail. The left front        |                                                                                                 |
| corner is 31 inches from the front of the platform. The left rear edge of the stack is against    |                                                                                                 |
| stack 3.                                                                                          |                                                                                                 |
| 2                                                                                                 | Place the front edge of the stack 46 inches from the front edge of the platform. The left       |
| rear side of the stack is against stack 4. The stack extends 18 inches in front of stack 4.       |                                                                                                 |
| 3                                                                                                 | Place the stack on the left side of the platform 46 inches from the front edge of the           |
| platform, with 6 inches of the right rear edge of the stack against stack 4. The stack            |                                                                                                 |
| extends 18 inches in front of stack 4.                                                            |                                                                                                 |
| 4                                                                                                 | Place the stack on the platform with the front edge of the stack 64 inches from the front       |
| edge of the platform. The left front side of the stack is 38 inches from the left side rail, and  |                                                                                                 |
| the left rear of the stack is 36 1/2 inches from the left rail.                                   |                                                                                                 |
| 5                                                                                                 | Place the stack on the platform with the front of the stack against stack 4. The left front     |
| corner of the stack is 27 1/2 inches from the left rail, and the left rear corner of the stack is |                                                                                                 |
| 26 inches from the left rail. The right side of the stack is against stack 7.                     |                                                                                                 |
| 6                                                                                                 | Place the stack on the platform with the front edge of the stack 4 inches from stack 5. The     |
| left front corner is 35 inches from the left side rail, and the left rear corner of the stack is  |                                                                                                 |
| 34 inches from the left side rail.                                                                |                                                                                                 |
| 7                                                                                                 | Place the right front corner of the stack on the platform 85 inches from the front edge of      |
| the platform. The right front corner of the stack is 2 1/2 inches from the right rail, and the    |                                                                                                 |
| right rear corner is 4 1/2 inches from the right rail.                                            |                                                                                                 |

8
Place the left front corner of the stack on the platform 85 inches from the front edge of the
platform. The left front corner of the stack is 7 1/2 inches from the left rail, and the left rear
corner of the stack is 4 1/2 inches from the left rail.
Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

## Preparing Tractor-Dozer

2-4. Personnel of the owning unit and rigging unit personnel will prepare the tractor-dozer as described below.

Note. All of the preparations listed below may or may not apply to the tractor-dozer you are rigging. Use only the information that applies to your tractor-dozer. Use the appropriate chapter of this TM for the tractor-dozer you are preparing.


Preparation at Unit. The following checks and modifications MUST be done by the operator or by qualified maintenance personnel.

Check the batteries before turning the tractor-dozer over to the rigging unit. Cover all wet
cell batteries in service with plastic or nonflammable material.

Check the fuel level before the tractor-dozer is turned over to the rigging unit. Make sure
the fuel tank is not more than 3/4 full or not less than 1/2 full.

Remove the ROPS and the ROPS mounting brackets attached to the tractor-dozer. Remove
the nose wheel and bracket and the pivot bracket before the tractor-dozer is delivered to the
rigging site.

Preparation at Rigging Site. The following preparations are made at the rigging site.

Check the fuel level. Make sure the fuel tank is not more than 3/4 full or not less than 1/2
full.

Pad the front ROPS mounting brackets with 1/2-inch felt, and tape the felt in place.

Prepare the tractor-dozer as shown in Figure 2-14.
Note. A qualified tractor-dozer operator must be available at the rigging site when the tractordozer is rigged.

1
Place a 16- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb on the floor of the operator's platform.
2
Remove the exhaust stack, and place it on top of the 16- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb.
3
Place an 8- by 16-inch piece of honeycomb under the exhaust pipe.
4
Tie the exhaust stack, exhaust pipe, and honeycomb to the floor of the operator's platform
with several turns of type III nylon cord.
5
Remove the control rod handles from the control rods. Tape the control rod handles to the
control rods.
6
Cover the operator's seat and its back with plastic.
7
Remove the air precleaner. Place the air precleaner in the operator's seat.
8
Tie the back of the seat with 1/4-inch cotton webbing securing it to each side of the seat.
9
Tie the air precleaner in place to the back of the seat with type III nylon cord.
10 Tie the disconnect switch to the transmission control lever safety lock (with the lock in the
locked position) using type III nylon cord.
11 Cover the exhaust stack opening with tape. 12 Cover the air pre-cleaner opening with tape.

13 Raise the blade 20 inches from the ground. Angle the blade to the left as far as it will go.

14 Cover the headlights with tape.

15 Pad each track with three 1/2- by 24- by 36-inch pieces of felt. 16 Tie the felt in place with single turns of type III nylon cord.

17 Secure the end of the winch cable and hook under slight tension. Tie the hook in place with
type III nylon cord.
18 Cover the winch cable with a 1/2- by 20- by 31-inch piece of felt. 19 Tape the felt in place with cloth-backed adhesive tape. 20 Pad the nuts on each side of the winch with 1/2-inch felt. Tape the felt in place (not shown).


## Installing Suspension Slings

2-5. Install four 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing slings for suspension slings as outlined in Figure 2-15.

Note.  Attach a large screw-pin clevis to each lifting point for suspension purposes.

1
Install a sling on the right front lifting point with a large screw-pin clevis and spacer.
2
Pad the sling with a 1/2- by 12- by 36-inch piece of felt. Adjust the felt on the sling as
necessary to make sure the sling does not touch the track.  Tape the felt in place.
3
Install a sling on the right rear lifting point with a large screw-pin clevis and spacer.
4
Pad the sling with a 1/2- by 12- by 36-inch piece of felt. Adjust the felt on the sling as
necessary to make sure the sling does not touch the track.  Tape the felt in place.
5
Install a sling on the left front lifting point adapting the procedures as described in steps 1 and
2 above.
6
Install a sling on the left rear lifting point adapting the procedures as described in steps 3 and
4 above.

## Lifting And Positioning Dozer

    2-6. Lift the dozer using the slings and position it on the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figure 2-16.


Note.  The dozer is set at an angle.

1
Lift the dozer with the slings.
2
Center the rear of the dozer down first on stack 6 with the face of the drawbar assembly even
with the rear edge of the honeycomb stack.
3
Make sure the front pull hook is centered on stack 4.
4
Position the blade of the dozer so that it is centered between the rails and about 3 inches
from the right front edge of the platform on stack 1.

## Lashing Dozer

    2-7. Lash the dozer to the platform with fifty-two 15-foot tiedown assemblies according to FM 4-
    20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 2-17
    through 2-21.


Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
1
1
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, right side
2
1A
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, left side
3
2
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, right side.
4
2A
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, left side
5
5
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, right side.
6
5A
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, left side
7
6
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, right side.
8
6A
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, left side.
9
7
Through tiedown provision 4 on track frame, right side.
10
7A
Through tiedown provision 4 on track frame, left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
11
10
Through tiedown provision 5 on track frame, right side.
12
10A
Through tiedown provision 5 on track frame, left side.
13
11
Through tiedown provision 6 on track frame, right side
14
11A
Through tiedown provision 6 on track frame, left side.
15
12
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, right side.
16
12A
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, left side.
17
13
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, right side.
18
13A
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, left side.
19
16
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, right side
20
16A
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, left side.
21
17
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, right side.
22
17A
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
23
3
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, right side.
24
3A
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, left side.
25
4
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, right side.
26
4A
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, left side.
27
8
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, right side.
28
8A
Through tiedown provision 1 on blade arm, left side.
29
9
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, right side.
30
9A
Through tiedown provision 2 on blade arm, left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions

Pass lashing:
31
14
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, right side.
32
14A
Through tiedown provision 3 on track frame, left side.
33
15
Through tiedown provision 4 on track frame, right side.
34
15A
Through tiedown provision 4 on track frame, left side.
35
18
Through tiedown provision 5 on track frame, right side.
36
18A
Through tiedown provision 5 on track frame, left side.
37
19
Through tiedown provision 6 on track frame, right side.
38
19A
Through tiedown provision 6 on track frame, left side.
39
20
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, right side.
40
20A
Through tiedown provision 7 on track frame, left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
41
21
Around top lug of drawbar bracket.
42
21A
Around top lug of drawbar bracket.
43
23
Around bottom lug of drawbar bracket.
44
23A
Around bottom lug of drawbar bracket.
45
24
Around top lug of drawbar bracket.
46
24A
Around top lug of drawbar bracket.
47
25
Around bottom lug of drawbar bracket.
48
25A
Around bottom lug of drawbar bracket.
49
27
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, right side.
50
27A
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, left side.
51
28
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, right side.
52
28A
Through tiedown provision 8 on track frame, left side.

## Padding And Securing Hydraulic Cylinders

2-8. Pad and secure the hydraulic cylinders as shown in Figure 2-22.



1
Pad the top part of each hydraulic cylinder with 1/2- by 18- by 24-inch piece of felt, and tape
the felt in place. Tie the taped felt to each hydraulic cylinder with type III nylon cord.
2
Pass one end of a 15-foot tiedown strap around one cylinder and then around the other
cylinder. Secure the ends of the strap together according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Load Cover

2-9. Install the load cover as shown in Figure 2-23.

## Installing Deadman's Tie Notice Of Exception

The procedures in this paragraph are different from those in FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. The deadman's tie is installed even with the top of the load. An exception to FM 4- 20.102/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO
13C7-1-5
is granted.

2-10. Install the deadman's tie as shown in Figure 2-23.

## Safety Tieing Suspension Slings

2-11. Install a safety tie on the suspension slings as shown in Figure 2-23.

## Safety Tieing Load Spreader

2-12. Install a safety tie on the load spreader in honeycomb stack 1 as shown in Figure 2-23.

1
Place a 60- by 168-inch piece of cloth coated nylon over the load.
2
Tie the load cover in place with several lengths of type III nylon cord.
3
Adapt the procedures in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO
13C7-1-5, and install a deadman's tie on the suspension slings even with the top of the load.
4
Safety tie the suspension slings to the dozer with type III nylon cord.
5
Safety tie the load spreader in honeycomb stack 1 to the right and left platform side rail with
type III nylon cord.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

2-13. Build a parachute stowage platform, and stow the cargo parachutes as described below.

Building Stowage Platform.  Build the stowage platform using the dimensions in Figure 2-24.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.
             3. Platform is constructed by using one piece of 34- by 48- by 96-inch plywood, two pieces of 2- by 6-by 37-inch lumber, and two pieces of 2- by 6- by 96-inch lumber. 4. Use eightpenny nails to nail the plywood to the lumber. 5. Drill six 2-inch diameter holes.

Securing Stowage Platform.  Position and secure the stowage platform as shown in Figure 2- 25.
1
Build two honeycomb stacks with thirteen 18- by 48-inch pieces in each stack.
2
Place one stack on the right side of the platform with the right rear corner of the stack 8
inches from the right rail and the right front corner 22 inches from the right rail. The left rear
corner is 8 inches from the rear of the platform.
3
Place one stack on the left side of the platform with the left rear corner of the stack 8 inches
from the left rail and the left front corner 22 inches from the left rail. The right rear corner is 8
inches from the rear of the platform.
4
Center the stowage platform on the honeycomb stacks.
5
Run a 15-foot tiedown lashing through clevis 26, up through the center hole in the right side
of the stowage platform, and down through the rear hole. Hook the ends of the lashing together with a D-ring and a load binder.
6
Run a 15-foot tiedown lashing through clevis 30, up through the center hole in the right side
of the stowage platform, and down through the front hole. Hook the ends of the lashing together with a D-ring and a load binder.
7
Lash the other side of the stowage platform in the same way using clevises 26A and 30A.

Stowing Parachutes.  Stow the parachutes as shown in Figure 2-26.
1
Prepare, position, and stow eight G-11C cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Install the first cargo parachute restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. Use tiedown clevises 31 and 31A for the first restraint strap.
3
Install the second restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 using tiedown clevises 29 and 29A.
4
Install the third restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 using tiedown clevises 22 and 22A.
5
Install a multicut parachute release strap on the restraint straps on each side according to FM
4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing The Release System

   2-14. Prepare the M-2 cargo parachute release assembly according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
   11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Install the release assembly as shown in Figure
   2-27.


1
Build an eight-layer honeycomb stack with the bottom layer 14 by 36 inches and the next
seven layers of 18 by 36 inches. Glue the layers of honeycomb together.
2
Tape the edges of the honeycomb.
3
Place the honeycomb stack on the rear of the dozer, centered on top of the winch and
against the fuel tank.
4
Tie the honeycomb stack in place with two lengths of type III nylon cord.
5
Place the M-2 cargo parachute release assembly on top of the honeycomb stack and install it
according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
6
Safety tie the top of the release assembly according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
7
Safety tie the bottom of the release assembly according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing The Extraction System

2-15. Install the extraction force transfer coupling (EFTC) extraction system according to FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 2-28.

1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC brackets. Install an actuator, with a 20-foot cable, to the EFTC mounting brackets according to FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line according to
FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
3
Fold the excess deployment line, and secure the folds in place according to FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

2-16. Install the provisions for emergency restraints on the load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

2-17. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. Rig the extraction line in an extraction line bag according to TM 10-1670-286-20/TO 13C5-2-41. Place the extraction parachute and extraction line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Marking Rigged Load

2-18. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 2-29. Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

2-19. Use the equipment listed in Table 2-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight: Load Shown........36,140 pounds

Maximum Allowed........37,100 pounds
Height........98 inches
Width........108 inches


Overall Length ........288 inches Overhang:    Front........0

       Rear........0
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........152 inches
Extraction System with 20-foot cable (adds 18 inches to the length of the load)

Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-432-2516
Clevis, screw-pin, large

4
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
4
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5787
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/20-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
8
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose wadding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-064-4454
    60-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-468-9178
    140-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
4
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
4
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
4
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
4
1670-00-006-2752
Link, four-point
1

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 18-inch
9
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
3
5315-00-753-3885
Nail, steel, common, 16D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
28 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11C
8

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
2
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 24-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
68
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
5 sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
5
1670-01-062-6304
    9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
1
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
57
1670-01-483-8259
Towplate release mechanism (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-260-6890
    Nylon, type X
As required
8305-00-268-2455
    Nylon, tubular, 1-inch, OD 7
As required

# Chapter 3 Rigging The John Deere 450G Lt Tracked Commercial Bulldozer On A 16-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

3-1. The John Deere 450G Lt Full Tracked Commercial Bulldozer is rigged on a 16-foot, type V airdrop platform with four G-11 cargo parachutes. The unrigged dozer weighs 18,080 pounds reduced to 17,440 pounds with the rollover protection structure (ROPS) removed. It is 180 1/3 inches long. It is 97 inches wide and 108 inches high reducible to 77 inches with the ROPS removed and the back seat back lowered.

## Preparing Platform

3-2. Prepare a 16-foot, type V airdrop as shown in Figure 3-1.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 16-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link on bushings 6, 7, 8 for forward and 25, 26, and 27 for aft on each
platform side rail.
4. Install a clevis on bushings 1, 2, and 3 on the tandem links.
5. Install a clevis on bushing 2 on the forward suspension links. 6. Install a clevis on bushing 3 on the aft suspension links. 7. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted on holes
5, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, and 32.
8. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 15 on the right side and
1A through 15A on the left side.
9. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

3-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 3-2 through 3-6. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 3-7.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
9
21
21
Honeycomb
Glue pieces together.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
9
36
36
Honeycomb
Glue pieces together.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3
Honeycomb

Honeycomb

Honeycomb
76

26

13
28

28

28
9

1

1
Glue to form base. Glue to base flush with rear edge. Glue the 28-inch by 13-inch piece flush with the rear edge.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
Glue to form base. Glue to base. Glue to plywood.
18

18

18
96

96

96
Honeycomb

34-inch plywood

Honeycomb
4 and 5
3

1

1


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
Glue to form base. Glue to base. Glue to plywood.
Honeycomb

34-inch plywood

Honeycomb
15

15

15
24

24

24
6 and 7
3

1

1

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



1. Position stack 1 centered and 8 inches from the front edge of the platform.
2. Position stack 2 centered and flush with the rear of stack 1. 3. Position stack 3 centered and flush with the rear of stack 2. 4. Position stacks 4 and 5 on each side of the platform 32 inches from the front edge of the
platform and 16 inches from the sides of the platform.
5. Position stacks 6 and 7 on each side of the platform 12 inches from the rear edge of the
platform and 10 inches from the sides of the platform.

## Preparing Dozer

3-4. Prepare the dozer as shown in Figure 3-8.


Note.  The owning unit will always provide maintenance personnel when removing components.

1
Remove the exhaust pipe and breather cap. Leave the clamps with the pipe and the breather
cap (not shown).
2
Lower the seat back by removing the springs on the seat back. Adjust the clips on each side
of the seat by slightly prying the guide teeth from the side plates (not shown).
3
Place two 15- by 22-inch pieces of honeycomb on top of the driver's seat. Lower the seat and
secure in place using 1/2-inch tubular nylon tied to the right and left arm rests.
4
Compress the seat all the way down and store the springs in the back seat storage
compartment.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

5
Cut and glue six 6-inch by 26-inch pieces of honeycomb together forming two stacks with
three layers on each stack. Place one stack of honeycomb on each side of the arm rests
even with the rear edge of the seat back. Secure them to a convenient  point with type III
nylon cord.
6
Cut a piece of plywood with rounded corners as shown. Place it on top of the honeycomb
extending to the rear to protect the fuel and hydraulic filler caps. Secure the plywood with 1/2- inch tubular nylon.
7
Secure the blade control arm to a convenient point on the rear most position with type III
nylon cord.
8
Secure to a convenient point the break park lever, gear shift locking arm and the idle control
lever in the down position with type III nylon cord.
9
Place the ignition keys in the seat back storage. (not shown)
10 Remove and lay the exhaust pipe long ways behind the seat and secure in place with type III
nylon cord (not shown).
11 Secure the winch control lever in the forward position to a convenient point on the load with
type III nylon cord.
12 Place a piece of honeycomb covering the floor in the storage compartment behind the seat.
Pad the breather cap with cellulose wadding and place it on top of the honeycomb. Place the
tool box and all the other dozer accessories in the compartment. Use honeycomb filler to hold
the equipment in place. Close the door and tape the latches.
13 Cut two 28-inch by 60-inch pieces of honeycomb to cover the engine compartment. Cut holes
for the breather and exhaust pipe openings in the bottom layer of honeycomb. Place the honeycomb on the dozer and secure it to a convenient point with type III nylon cord.
14 Cut two 28-inch by 12-inch pieces of honeycomb. Place them next to the 28-inch by 60-inch
pieces and secure them to a convenient point with type III nylon cord.
15 Cut two 6-inch by 48-inch pieces of honeycomb. Place one piece on each hydraulic arm and
secure in place to a convenient point with type III nylon cord.
16 Cover the top half of the track with 1/2-inch felt and secure the felt to the track with type III
nylon cord.


## Lifting And Positioning Dozer

3-5. Lift and position the dozer as shown in Figure 3-9.



Note. The 17-inch measurement will be taken from the blade base. Place a line on top of stacks six and seven, 17 inches from the rear of the platform prior to positioning the dozer.

1
Attach a 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to points 2 and 7 on both the right
and
left sides of the dozer with large clevises.
2
Position the dozer centered on the platform with the bottom of the blade 17 inches from the
rear edge of the platform.
3
Remove the slings (not shown).


## Lashing Dozer To Platform

3-6. Lash the dozer to the platform as shown in Figure 3-10.



Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
1
1
Tiedown point 8, left side.
2
1A
Tiedown point 8, right side.
3
2
Tiedown point 7, left side
4
2A
Tiedown point 7, right side
5
3
Tiedown point 6, left side.
6
3A
Tiedown point 6, right side.
7
4
Tiedown point 8, left side.
8
4A
Tiedown point 8, right side.
9
5
Tiedown point 5, left side.
10
5A
Tiedown point 5, right side.
11
6
Tiedown point 6, left side.
12
6A
Tiedown point 6, right side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions

Pass lashing:
13
7
Through tiedown point 1, left side.
14
7A
Through tiedown point 1, right side.
15
8
Through tiedown point 5, left side.
16
8A
Through tiedown point 5, right side.
17
10
Through tiedown point 4, left side.
18
10A
Through tiedown point 4, right side.
19
11
Around yoke of blade support, left side.
20
11A
Around yoke of blade support, right side.
21
12
Through tiedown point 3, left side.
22
12A
Through tiedown point 3, right side.
23
13
Through tiedown point 2, left side.
24
13A
Through tiedown point 2, right side.
25
14
Around yoke of blade support, left side.
26
14A
Around yoke of blade support, right side.

## Installing Suspension Slings, Deadman's Tie And Load Cover

3-7. Install the suspension slings, deadman's tie and the load cover as shown in Figure 3-11.



1
Attach a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension sling to a large clevis and attach the
clevis to each front suspension link.
2
Run both ends of a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension sling through a large clevis
and attach the clevis to the left rear suspension link. Join the end of the sling together with a 3 3/4-inch, two-point link and a 9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI suspension sling. Pad and tape the
3 3/4-inch, two-point link. Repeat this process for the right side.
3
Raise the slings and install the deadman's tie according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
4
Place a 60-inch by 120-inch piece of canvas over the top of the dozer as a load cover and
secure the cover in place with type III nylon cord to a convenient point.

## Building And Positioning Parachute Stowage Platform Support Stacks

3-8. Build and position two parachute stowage platform support stacks as shown in Figure 3-12.

1
Cut and glue five 12- by 48-inch pieces of honeycomb together and place the stack on top of
the blade support arms. Crush the bottom piece down to level the stack out.
2
Cut and glue sixteen 12- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb together. Cut and glue a 9-inch by
36-inch piece of honeycomb on top.
3
Position the honeycomb stack between stacks 6 and 7, flush with the blade.


## Building Parachute Stowage Platform

3-9. Build a parachute stowage platform as shown in Figure 3-13.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

1. Use a 3/4- by 48- by 96-inch sheet of plywood. 2. Nail a 2- by 6- by 48-inch piece of lumber along each side of the plywood using eightpenny
nails.
3. Nail a 2- by 6- by 85-inch piece of lumber along the front and rear of the plywood using
eightpenny nails.
4. Drill six 2-inch holes as shown.

## Installing Parachute Stowage Platform And Stowing Cargo Parachutes

3-10. Install the parachute stowage platform on top of the support stacks. Prepare and stow the cargo parachutes as shown in Figure 3-14.

1
Set the stowage platform on the two stacks of honeycomb.
2
Route a 15-foot tiedown strap through clevis 9, up through the forward hole of the stowage
platform. Bind the strap with a D-ring and a load binder. Lash the left side using clevis 9A.
3
Route a 15-foot tiedown strap through clevis 15, up through the rear hole of the stowage
platform. Bind the strap with a D-ring and a load binder. Lash the left side using clevis 15A.
4
Prepare, stow and restrain four G-11 cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Restrain the parachutes through the center holes of the stowage platform using bushing 2 on the rear suspension link on both sides of the platform and through the rear holes of the stowage platform using platform
bushing 31 on both sides of the platform.

## Installing Extraction System

3-11. Install the extraction force transfer coupling (EFTC) as shown in Figure 3-15.



1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC bracket.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 16-foot EFTC cable and safety the cable to tiedown ring D8 using one turn of type I,
1/4-inch cotton webbing.

## Installing Parachute Release

3-12. Prepare, attach, and safety an M2 release according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-16.


1
Place the M-2 release on top of the load and attach the suspension slings and parachute
riser extensions.
2
Secure the M-2 release to convenient points on the load with type III nylon cord.
3
S-fold and tie any excess suspension slings.


## Placing Extraction Parachute

3-13. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5. Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

3-14. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

3-15. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 3-17. Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

3-16. Use the equipment listed in Table 3-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight:  Load Shown........20,960 pounds
Height........94 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........210 inches Overhang:    Front........0

        Rear........0
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........84 inches

Extraction System with 16-foot cable (adds 18 inches to the length of the load)

Bulldozer for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
5
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5785
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/16-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
4
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-064-4454
    60-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-468-9178
    140-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
6
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
6
1670-00-003-1953
Plate, side, 3 3/4-inch
4
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
2
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
6

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
3
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
22 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11B
4

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 16-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
30
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
4 sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6304
    9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
1
1670-01-062-6305
    9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI
4
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
30
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required


# Rigging The Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (Deuce) On A 24-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

4-1. The Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE), Figure 4-1, is rigged on a 24-foot, type V
airdrop platform with eight G-11 cargo parachutes.  The unrigged DEUCE weighs 35,000 pounds.  It is 112 inches high reducible to 90 inches in the kneeling position for airdrop.  The rigged load is 310 inches long, 101 1/2 inches high and 110 inches wide.

## Preparing Platform

4-2. Prepare a 24-foot, type V airdrop as shown in Figure 4-2.
Note. Remove the cab for airdrop.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 24-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 41, 42, and 43.
The links are required to lift the load after rigging is completed.
4. Install a clevis on bushings 1, 2, 3, and 4 of each tandem link. 5. Install a clevis on bushing 3 of each suspension link. 6. Starting at the front of the right platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to
holes 10, 17, 18, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 39, 40, 46, and 48.
7. Starting at the front of the left platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to
holes 10, 11, 18, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 39, 40, 46, and 48.
8. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 20 on the right side and
1A through 20A on the left side.
9. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

4-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 4-3 through 4-6. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 4-7.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
5 5
4 8
2 2
36 12
36 12
41 34 41 34
41 34 41 34
41 34 41 34
Honeycomb Honeycomb
34-inch
Plywood
2-inch by 4-
inch
Lumber
Honeycomb Honeycomb
Alternate and glue the 41 3/4-inch by 36- inch piece with the 41 3/4-inch by 12-
inch piece to form a base. Place and nail a 2-inch by 4-inch piece of lumber flush on each 41 34 inch side of a piece of plywood.  Place and nail the remaining six pieces of 2-inch by 4-inch lumber, 3 inches apart from each other, to the plywood.  Place and nail the remaining three pieces of plywood on top of and flush with the 2-inch by 4-inch pieces of lumber.  Glue the plywood and
lumber on top of the honeycomb base. Alternate and glue the 41 3/4-inch by 36- inch pieces and the 41 3/4-inch by 12- inch pieces together.  Make a 10-inch long by 8-inch deep cutout on each 41 3/4-inch side, 13 inches from the front edge.  Glue the honeycomb on top of and flush with the plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
12
6
2
2
2
2
38 34 38 34
38 34
38 34
38 34
38 34

36
30 12
51 14
33
35 12
34

Honeycomb Honeycomb
34-inch
Plywood
Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Honeycomb

Place a 30 1/2-inch by 38 3/4-inch piece of honeycomb beside two pieces of 36-
inch by 38 3/4-inch honeycomb forming a 38 3/4-inch by 102 1/2-inch layer. Alternate the pieces in the following layers to form a base six layers high. Glue all layers together. Place and glue the plywood end to end on top of the honeycomb base. Cut a notch 4 34 inches long by 6 inches deep on each corner of one 38 3/4-inch
side of each piece of honeycomb.  Align the notches and glue the layers together. Glue the honeycomb to the plywood with the notches facing rear. Cut a notch 17 inches long by 6 1/2 inches deep along each 35 1/2-inch side of each piece of honeycomb measured from the rear.  Cut a second notch 8 1/2 inches long by 10 1/4 inches deep on both sides of both pieces of honeycomb measured from the front of the first notch.  Align the notches and glue the honeycomb pieces together.  Glue the honeycomb to the plywood with the notches facing rear and against the previously placed stack. Cut a notch 9 inches long by 4 inches deep along each 34-inch side of each piece of honeycomb measured from the rear.   Cut a second notch 10 inches long by 10 1/4 inches deep on both sides of both pieces of honeycomb measured from the front of the first notch.  Align the notches and glue the honeycomb pieces together.  Glue the honeycomb to the plywood with the notches facing rear and against the previously placed stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3
4 4
2 5
8


2 2 2 2 2

1
1
48 48
48 48
51
48
16 12
36
52 12
2 34 to
21 14

2 34
7
11 14 15 34
20

21 14
2 34
Honeycomb Honeycomb
34-inch
Plywood
4 by 4 Lumber
34-inch
Plywood
4 by 4 Lumber 4 by 4 Lumber 4 by 4 Lumber 4 by 4 Lumber 4 by 4 Lumber

34-inch
Plywood
34-inch
Plywood
Alternate and glue the 48-inch by 36-inch piece with the 48-inch by 16 1/2-inch
piece to form a 48-inch by 52 1/2-inch base. Place and nail a 4 by 4 piece of lumber flush on each 48-inch side of a piece of plywood.  Place and nail to the plywood the remaining three pieces of 4 by 4 lumber 8 3/4 inches apart. Cut eight 3/4-inch plywood sideboards as shown in Figure 4-5. Nail the 4 by 4 piece of lumber to the sideboards using the dimensions shown in Figure 4-5.  There are two layers of plywood on each side. Nail to the sideboards and 4 by 4 piece of lumber with a 1 1/2-inch overhang on each end. Nail to the sideboards and 4 by 4 lumber with a 1 12 inch overhang on each end. Nail the remaining 48-inch x 52 12-inch piece of plywood to the sideboards and 4 by 4 piece of lumber ensuring all sides are flush.  Nail this assembly to the 34- inch plywood with five 4 by 4 pieces of lumber built above.  Glue the wooden assembly to the 48-inch by 52 1/2-inch honeycomb base.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
4
Alternate and glue the 22 1/2-inch by 96- inch piece with the 22 1/2-inch by 55- inch piece to form a 22 1/2-inch by 151- inch base. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Glue on top, flush with front edge. Same as stack 4.


Honeycomb Honeycomb
Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb

Honeycomb Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb Honeycomb
96 55 36 32 27 23
18 12
14 10

96 55
36
32 27 23
18 12
14 10
22 12 22 12 22 12 22 12
22 12
22 12 22 12 22 12 22 12


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



1. Position stack 1 with the right front corner 19 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform
and 31 1/2 inches from the right side rail.  The left front corner is 20 3/4 inches from the front
of the platform and 26 1/2 inches from the left side rail.
2. Position stack 2 centered on and flush with stack 1 maintaining the same angle as stack 1.
3. Position stack 3 with the front edge 2 inches from the rear edge of stack 2.  The right rear
corner is 24 1/2 inches from the right side rail and the left rear corner is 33 1/2 inches from the left side rail.
4. Position stack 4 with the right front corner 25 3/4 inches from the front edge of the platform
and the right rear corner against the right side rail.  Maintain the same angle as stacks 1 and
2.
5. Position stack 5 with the left front corner 27 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform and
against the left side rail.  Maintain the same angle as stacks 1 and 2.


## Preparing The Deuce

4-4. Prepare the DEUCE as described below.

Check the fuel level: Make sure the fuel tank is no less than 1/2 and not more than 3/4 full.

Prepare the DEUCE.

Remove the cab.

Prepare the DEUCE as shown in Figure 4-8.
Note. The owning unit must provide maintenance personnel operators to remove components at the rigging site.

1
Tape all lights and reflectors (not shown).
2
Remove the exhaust stack and place behind the seat. Leave all clamps with the stack.
Secure the exhaust stack with type III nylon cord.
3
Cut two 14- by 16-inch pieces of honeycomb. Place one piece on each side of the radio
mount and secure the honeycomb with tape.
4
Pad all brackets on the engine compartment with cellulose padding.  Secure the padding with
tape.
5
Safety tie the grab rails together or to the body with type III nylon cord.
Note: Tape the exhaust outlet with 2-inch adhesive tape. (Not shown)

6
Pad the blade edges with 1/2 inch thick felt. Secure the felt padding with tape.
7
Make holes in the bottom piece of felt and secure to points on the frame with type III nylon
cord.
Note.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

8
Pin the blade back rippers in the upright position. Pad the blade back rippers with 1/2-inch
thick felt and secure with tape. Safety tie the rippers with type III nylon cord.
9
Pad all rough or sharp lashing point edges with cellulose padding and secure with tape.
10 Tie the winch hook to the pintle with type III nylon cord (not shown). 11 Raise the blade to it's limit. Level and angle the blade all the way to the right (not shown). 12 Kneel the DEUCE until the front bottom center of the C-frame is 25 inches above the ground.


## Lifting And Positioning The Deuce

4-5. Lift and position the DEUCE as shown in Figure 4-9.

1
Attach a 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each lift point on the rear of the vehicle
with a screw pin clevis.
2
Form the front lift slings by connecting a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to an 11-foot
(4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling with a 5 1/2-inch link.
3
Attach the front lift slings to the front lift points with large clevises.
Note.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

4
Position the rear edge of the winch roller 1-inch back from the front edge of the platform.
5
Align the center of the pintle 52 inches from the outside edge of the left side rail and 56
inches from the outside edge of the right side rail.
The blade overhang on each side must not exceed 1 inch beyond the platform.

6
Position two plumb bobs, one on each outside bottom point of the blade. Ensure the outside
points do not extend more than 1-inch beyond the outside edge of the side rails.
7
Ensure the blade C-frame sits squarely on honeycomb stack 3.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

8
Construct and nail a box according to the diagram shown above.



9
Tilt and lock the steering wheel and compress the seat in the down position.
10 Place the box over the steering wheel and column. 11 Secure the box with 1/2-inch tubular nylon routed around the steering wheel column, over the
box, and tie to the blade pivot point.
12 Route a 30-foot lashing through the right C-frame tiedown, over the steering column box,
down through the left C-frame tiedown, and back over the steering column box. Close the
load binder on the right side of the steering column box.
13 Route a 30-foot lashing through the right C-frame tiedown point, around the rear of stack 3,
through the left C-frame tiedown point, and back around the rear of stack 3. Close the load
binder on the rear of stack 3.
14 Route a lashing through the right C-frame lift point, through the third hole from the front of
honeycomb stack 3, through the left C-frame lift point, and back through the third hole of
honeycomb stack 3. Close the load binder on the right side of stack 3.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

15 Construct and nail the blade control lever box as shown above.

16 Place the blade control lever box over the blade control lever and secure it with 1/2-inch
tubular nylon webbing to convenient points on the load.
17 Remove the air intake stack and secure it on the seat with type III nylon cord.

## Lashing Load To Platform

4-6. Lash the DEUCE to the platform as shown in Figure 4-10.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
1
1
Tow pintle, left side.
2
1A
Tow pintle, right side.
3
2
Right rear tiedown.
4
2A
Left rear tiedown.
5
3
Left rear tiedown.
6
3A
Right rear tiedown.
| 7                                                | 4    | Route a 30-foot lashing over the left rear idler wheel, through the left    |
|--------------------------------------------------|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| rear portion of the recoil cylinder mount.       |      |                                                                             |
| 8                                                | 4A   | Route a 30-foot lashing over the right rear idler wheel, through the        |
| right rear portion of the recoil cylinder mount. |      |                                                                             |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number


Pass lashing through:
9
5
Rear frame tiedown, left side.
10
5A
Rear frame tiedown, right side.
11
7
Front frame tiedown, left side.
12
7A
Front frame tiedown, right side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
13
8
Rear axle mount, left side.
14
8A
Rear axle mount, right side.
15
9
Front portion of the recoil cylinder mount, left side.
16
9A
Front portion of the recoil cylinder mount, right side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
17
10
Center axle mount, left side.
18
10A
Center axle mount, right side.
19
11
C-frame lift point, left side.
20
11A
C-frame lift point, right side.
21
12
Center frame tiedown, left side.
22
12A
Center frame tiedown, right side.
23
13
Front frame tiedown, left side.
24
13A
Front frame tiedown, right side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
25
14
C-frame tiedown, left side.
26
14A
C-frame tiedown, right side.
27
15
C-frame lift point, left side.
28
15A
C-frame lift point, right side.
29
17
C-frame tiedown, left side
30
17A
C-frame tiedown, right side.
31
18
C-frame lift point, left side.
32
18A
C-frame lift point, right side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
33
6
Route a 30-foot lashing through the blade lift point, left side.
34
6A
Route a 30-foot lashing through the blade lift point, right side.

## Installing The Rear Step Box And Load Cover

4-7. Install the rear step box and load cover as shown in Figure 4-11.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

1
Build the rear step box as shown above. Nail all components together.
2
Raise the rear step and place the step box over the step. Secure the step box with 1/2-inch
tubular nylon webbing.
3
Cover the load with a 60-inch by 25-foot piece of canvas. Secure the canvas with type III
nylon cord.

## Installing Suspension Slings And Deadman's Tie

4-8. Install the suspension slings and deadman's tie as shown in Figure 4-12.


1
Make the left front suspension sling by connecting an 11-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon
suspension sling to a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension sling with a 5 1/2-inch link. Route a 9 1/2-ton screw pin clevis through the end of the 3-foot suspension sling and attach the clevis to the right rear lift point on the DEUCE.
2
Repeat the procedures in step 1 for the right front suspension sling and attach it to the left
rear lift point on the DEUCE.
3
Pad the 5 1/2-inch links with 1/2-inch felt padding. Secure the padding with tape.

4
Make the right rear suspension sling by attaching a 9 1/2-ton screw pin clevis to the left C-
frame lift point. Route a second 9 1/2-ton screw pin clevis through the bell portion of the first clevis and attach a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension sling.
5
Repeat the procedures in step 4 for the left rear suspension sling and attach it to the right
C-frame lift provision.
6
Pad the rear suspension slings with 1/2-inch felt padding from the 9 1/2-ton screw pin
clevises to a point 5 inches above the steering column box. Secure the padding with tape.
7
Raise the slings and install the deadman's tie according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
8
Safety tie each rear suspension sling to the lashing securing the steering column box with
one turn of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.

## Building And Positioning Parachute Stowage Platform

4-9. Build and position the parachute stowage platform as shown in Figure 4-13.


Note. Cut channels in the bottom layer of honeycomb for the extraction bracket and the extraction cable.



1
Glue seven pieces of 96-inch by 36-inch honeycomb together to form a base. Center the
base 2 inches forward of the rear edge of the platform. Cut channels in the bottom layer of
honeycomb for the extraction bracket and the extraction cable.
2
Cut two pieces of 96-inch by 5-inch honeycomb and two pieces of 96-inch by 36-inch
honeycomb. Position and glue the pieces on top of the honeycomb base, centered forming
two 96-inch by 41-inch layers.
3
Cut two pieces of 96-inch by 11- inch honeycomb and two pieces of 96-inch by 36-inch
honeycomb. Position and glue the pieces on top of the 96-inch by 41-inch layers, centered
forming two 96-inch by 47-inch layers.
4
Make a hole through the top four layers of honeycomb directly above deck rings A11, B11,
A12 and C12. Tie one end of a length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing to deck ring A11. Route the running end through the hole above A11 over the top of the stowage platform, down through the hole and secure the webbing to deck ring A12.  Repeat the procedure with
a second length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing using deck rings B11 and C12. Tape the
edges of the holes and the front edge of the top layer of honeycomb.
5
Tape the side edges of the top layer of honeycomb. Route a length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon
webbing from bushing 45 over the top of the platform and secure on bushing 45A. Repeat the
procedure with another length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon and bushings 47 and 47A.

## Preparing And Stowing Cargo Parachutes

4-10. Prepare and stow the cargo parachutes as shown in Figure 4-14.



1
Prepare, position, and stow eight G-11 cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Install the rear cargo parachute restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 using tiedown clevises 20 and 20A.
3
Install the center cargo parachute restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 using tiedown clevises 19 and 19A.
4
Install the front cargo parachute restraint strap according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 using tiedown clevises 16 and 16A.
5
Install a multicut parachute release knife according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Extraction System

4-11. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 4-15.

1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 20-foot EFTC cable and safety the cable to convenient places on the platform with one
turn of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.

## Installing Parachute Release

4-12. Prepare, attach, and safety an M-2 cargo parachute release according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-16.

1
Place the M-2 cargo parachute release on top of the steering column box and attach the
suspension slings and riser extensions.
2
Safety the top and bottom of the release to convenient places on the load with type III nylon
cord according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
3
S-fold and tie any excess suspension slings with one turn of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

4-13. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

4-14. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

4-15. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 4-17. Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

4-16. Use the equipment listed in Table 4-1 to rig this load.



## Cautions

1.  Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site. 2.  Remeasure the width of the load after the load is placed on the 60K-Loader. Make sure the load has not shifted. 3.  Prior to movement make sure all lashing are taut to prevent vehicle movement.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight:  Load Shown........40,340 pounds
Maximum Weight........40,800 pounds
Height........101 12 inches


Width........110 inches
Overall Length ........310 inches Overhang:    Front........0

        Rear (Parachute stowage platform)........22-inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........122 inches

24-Foot, Type V Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-432-2516
Clevis, screw-pin, large
6
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
6
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5787
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/20-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
8
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-064-4454
    60-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-468-9178
    140-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
4
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
4
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
4
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
4
1670-00-006-2752
Link, four-point
1

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
10
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
5315-00-753-3885
Nail, steel, common, 16D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
35 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11C
8

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
2
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 24-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
42
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
Link, suspension bracket, type V
2
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
9 sheets

24-Foot, Type V Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop (Continued)
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
5
1670-01-062-6304
    9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
1
1670-01-062-6310
    11-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
6
1670-01-062-6311
    120-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
8
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
49
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-260-6890
     Nylon, type X
As required
8305-00-268-2455
     Nylon, tubular, 1-inch, OD 7
As required


# Rigging The T200 Bobcat Compact Track Loader On A 28- Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

5-1. The T-200 Bobcat compact track loader (Figure 5-1) is rigged on a 28-foot, type V airdrop platform using four G-11 cargo parachutes. The T-200 Bobcat compact track loader is 81 inches high, 77 inches wide, 105 inches long, and weighs 8,300 pounds.  An accompanying load which consists of a roller attachment, an angle broom (sweeper) attachment, a front-end bucket loader attachment and a hydraulic breaker (hammer) attachment is also rigged with the load. The roller attachment weighs 1,880 pounds, the angle broom (sweeper) attachment weighs 880 pounds, the front-end bucket loader attachment weighs 540
pounds and the hydraulic breaker (hammer) attachment weighs 760 pounds.

## Preparing Platform

5-2. Prepare a 28-foot, type V airdrop as shown in Figure 5-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 28-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 22, 23, and 24. 4. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 33, 34, and 35. 5. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 49, 50, and 51. 6. Install a clevis on bushing 1 of each tandem link. 7. Install a clevis on bushing 1 of each suspension link bolted to holes 22, 23, and 24. 8. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 4 of each suspension link bolted to holes 33, 34, and 35.
9. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 3 of each suspension link bolted to holes 49, 50, and 51. 10. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
4, 7, 10 (triple), 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 28, 29, 30, 45, 47, 54, and 56.
11. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 22 on the right side and
1A through 22A on the left side.
12. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

5-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 5-3 through 5-10. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 5-11.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
1
72
30
Honeycomb
This is the base.

1
72
30
34 -inch Plywood
Center and glue to base.

2
72
30
Honeycomb
Glue pieces together.  Center and glue
on top of 72-inch by 30-inch plywood.

4
23
6
Honeycomb
Glue one piece flush on each corner of
the base.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
2
32
24
Honeycomb
This is the base.

1
32
24
34 -inch Plywood
Center and glue to base.

3
32
24
Honeycomb
Glue pieces together.  Center and glue
on top of 32-inch by 24-inch plywood.

1
32
18
Honeycomb
Glue piece flush on rear of base.

1
32
10
Honeycomb
Glue piece flush on rear of 32-inch by
18-inch honeycomb.

2
32
10
34 -inch Plywood
Glue pieces flush on rear of 32-inch by
10-inch honeycomb.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
3
7
18
57
Honeycomb
Glue all pieces together to form the
stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
4 and 5
3
18
75
Honeycomb
Glue all pieces together to form the
stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
6
3
77
34
Honeycomb
Glue all pieces together to form the
stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
7
3
80
18

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
8
4
85
36


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
9
2
60
36
Honeycomb
This is the base.

6
7
11
Honeycomb
Cut and glue two stacks of 3 layers of
honeycomb.  Position and glue the stacks at front and rear left corners of the base with the 11-inch side along the 36-inch edge of the base.

4
7
11
34 -inch Plywood
Glue two pieces on top of each 7- by
11-inch honeycomb stack.

3
17
11
Honeycomb
Glue all pieces together to form a stack.
Position and glue the stack centered and 32-inches from the left edge of the 60- by 36-inch honeycomb base and the 17-inch side along the 60-inch edge of
the base.

2
17
11
34 -inch Plywood
Glue the pieces on top of the 17- by 11-
inch honeycomb stack.

1
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring A1 from rear to front.  Position the D-ring 18
inches from tie down ring A2.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring B1 from rear to front.  Position the D-ring 18
inches from tie down ring B2.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring A2 from front to rear.  Position the D-ring flush
with the front of the platform.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring B2 from front to rear.  Position the D-ring flush
with the front of the platform.
5
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring A9 and A8 from rear to front.  Position the D-
ring 18 inches from tiedown ring A9.
6
Route a 15-foot lashing through tie down ring B9 and B8 from rear to front.  Position the D-
ring 18 inches from tiedown ring B9.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale. 3.  Do not cover the pre-positioned lashings.

1. Position stack 1 on top of the pre-positioned lashings and centered, 10 inches from the front
edge of the platform.
2. Position stack 2 centered, 58 inches from the front edge of the platform.
3. Position stack 3 centered, 88 inches from the front edge of the platform.
4. Position stack four 71 inches from the front edge of the platform and 11 inches from the left
edge of stack 3.
5. Position stack five 71 inches from the front edge of the platform and 11 inches from the right
edge of stack 3.
6. Position stack 6 on top of the pre-positioned lashings and centered, 169 inches from the front
edge of the platform.
7. Position stack 7 centered, 219 inches from the front edge of the platform.
8. Position stack 8 centered, 246 inches from the front edge of the platform. 9. Position stack 9 centered, 294 inches from the front edge of the platform.

## Preparing The Loader

5-4. Prepare the loader as shown in Figure 5-12.



1
Remove any attachment from the vehicle and place to the side (not shown).
2
Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 3/4 full.  Ensure the hydraulic cylinder for the lifting arms
is in the up-most position (not shown).
3
Tape all windows, lights, reflectors, and gauges.  Tape the side windows on the inside.
4
Secure the seat bar in the down position using the driver's seat belt.
       Note.  Ensure the seat bar will not move to the raised position after securing it with the seat belt.

5
Pad the electrical connector and hydraulic hose quick connect coupler with cellulose padding
and masking tape.
6
Pad both sides of the coupler assembly and both hydraulic quick coupler assembly levers
using cellulose wadding. Secure the cellulose padding around each lifting arm with masking tape.
7
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing around the front left (padded) corner of the
vehicles lifting arm, through the lower center tiedown provision, and back around the front
right (padded) corner of the vehicles lifting arm. Secure the lashing centered on the coupler using a load binder and D-ring.
8
Secure the fuel tank cap by using 2-inch adhesive cloth backed tape. Ensure the fuel tank
cap will not open once secured (not shown).  Secure the lift arm brace with a length of Type III nylon cord through the pin cutout of the lift arm brace and around the lift arm.
9
Secure the hydraulic fluid tank cap by using cloth-backed tape. Ensure the tank cap will not
open once secured.
10 Pad each rear lifting provision using cellulose padding and masking tape. 11 Cut a 33- by 42-inch piece of honeycomb. Position the honeycomb piece on top of the
vehicle cab. Secure the honeycomb to the vehicle using type III nylon cord.  Cut a 30- by 16- inch piece of honeycomb and position over the rear cab window. Secure the pieces using
Type III nylon cord.
12 Pad each opening on the bottom rear of the loader with cellulose padding and masking tape.
Number the openings, from left to right, one through five.

## Preparing The Roller Attachment

5-5. Prepare the roller attachment as shown in Figure 5-13.



1
Pad the top outside edges of the roller with cellulose padding and masking tape.
2
Secure the hydraulic hoses to the attachment body in numerous locations using Type III
nylon cord.
3
Pad all hydraulic connectors with cellulose padding and masking tape.
4
Pad the hydraulic hose connector bracket with cellulose padding and masking tape.


## Preparing The Bucket Attachment

5-6. Prepare the bucket attachment as shown in Figure 5-14.

1
Pad the upper edge of each side of the bucket using cellulose padding and masking tape.
2
Pad the rear edge of each side of the bucket using cellulose padding and masking tape.
3
Pad the rear of the bucket along the attachment connection edges using cellulose padding
and masking tape.
4
Pad the front edge of the bucket with two 12- by 12- by 12-inch pieces of felt 12 inches in from
each side.
Note. If the bucket loader being dropped has hydraulic connections utilize the following procedures:
         Wrap the hydraulic hose line quick connectors with cellulose and masking tape. Secure the
         hoses to the bucket attachment in several places using type III nylon cord.

## Preparing The Angle Broom (Sweeper) Attachment

5-7. Prepare the angle broom attachment as shown in Figure 5-15.



1
Pad all hydraulic couplers and fittings on the brush attachment using cellulose padding and
masking tape.
2
Secure the hydraulic hoses in several locations to the brush body using type III nylon cord.
3
Pad the left and right jack stands using 12-inch felt and adhesive cloth-backed tape.
4
Cut and route a length of 1-inch tubular nylon webbing through each of the holes in the brush
cover, continue to route the ties around the brush cover and brush and secure on top of the
cover.

## Preparing The Hydraulic Breaker (Hammer) Attachment

5-8. Prepare the hydraulic breaker attachment as shown in Figure 5-16.

1
Wrap the hydraulic hose quick connectors with cellulose padding and masking tape. Secure
the hoses to the side of the drill attachment in several places using type III nylon cord.
2
Cut a piece of 12-inch felt large enough to cover the drill bit head. Wrap the felt around the
drill bit head and secure with cloth-backed tape.
3
Pad the lower rear cutouts at the attachment end of the hammer using cellulose padding and
masking tape.

## Lifting And Positioning The Loader And Attachments

5-9. Install the lifting slings and position the loader and attachments as shown in Figures
5-17 through 5-21.


corner edges of the roller body flush with the rear edge of stack 1.
1
Attach an 11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the vehicle's front cab lifting provisions
with a double large clevis.
2
Attach an 11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the vehicle's rear lifting provisions with a
large clevis.
3
Center the T-200 Bobcat loader on stacks 2 and 3 with the rear edge of the loader 50 inches
from the front edge of the platform.  Ensure the inside edges of the tracks are flush with the inside edges of stacks 4 and 5.
1
Center the bucket attachment from left to right on top of honeycomb stack 6 with the front
edge of the bucket flush with the rear edge of stack 6.
1
Position the angle broom (sweeper) attachment on stacks 7 and 8. Position the brush on
honeycomb stack 7 and the attachment end on honeycomb stack 8.
Note.  Offset the broom slightly so the left side of the sweeper body is centered on honeycomb stack
          7 and does not overhang the left side rail.

1
Center the hydraulic breaker attachment on top of honeycomb stack 9 with the bit facing the
right side of the platform.

## Lashing Load To Platform

5-10. Lash the T-200 Bobcat loader and attachments to the platform as shown in Figure 5-22.

Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
1
1
Front roller brace, right side.
2
1A
Front roller brace, left side.
3
2 and 2A
Clevis 2 and through its own D-ring.  Pass a second lashing through
clevis 2A and through its own D-ring.  Fasten the two lashings on top
of the roller with D-rings and a load binder.
4
4
Rear roller brace, right side.
5
4A
Rear roller brace, left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Ring Number
Instructions
6
A1
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the roller attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.
7
B1
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the roller attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.
8
A2
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the roller attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.
9
B2
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the roller attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.
Pass lashing through:
| 10            | 6    | Rear bottom hole number 3 and out rear hole number 2 (step 12,    |
|---------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Figure 5-12). |      |                                                                   |
| 11            | 6A   | Rear bottom hole number 3 and out rear hole number 4 (step 12,    |
| Figure 5-12). |      |                                                                   |
| 12            | 7    | Rear bottom hole number 2 and out rear hole number 1 (step 12,    |
| Figure 5-12). |      |                                                                   |
| 13            | 7A   | Rear bottom hole number 4 and out rear hole number 5 (step 12,    |
| Figure 5-12). |      |                                                                   |
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Pass lashing through:
|   14  | 3    | Left rear lift provision.    |
|-------|------|------------------------------|
|   15  | 3A   | Right rear lift provision.   |
|   16  | 5    | Left rear lift provision.    |
|   17  | 5A   | Right rear lift provision.   |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing through:
18
8
Left front track guard.
19
8A
Right front track guard.
20
9
Left front track guard.
21
9A
Right front track guard.
Pass lashing through:
|   22  | 10    | Left rear track guard.    |
|-------|-------|---------------------------|
|   23  | 10A   | Right rear track guard.   |
|   24  | 11    | Left rear track guard.    |
|   25  | 11A   | Right rear track guard.   |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions
30
A8 and A9
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the bucket attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.
31
B8 and B9
Route the pre-positioned lashing around the bucket attachment and
secure to itself with a D-ring and load binder.


Pass lashing through:
32
13 and 13A
Clevis 13A and through its own D-ring.  Pass the lashing over the front
of the bucket and secure to clevis 13.
Note.  Invert clevis 13 before attaching the load binder.
33
16 and16A
Clevis 16 and through its own D-ring.  Pass a second lashing through
clevis 16A and through its own D-ring.  Fasten the two lashings on the
back of the bucket attachment with D-rings and a load binder.
Pass lashing through:
|   34  | 15    | Right front portion of the sweeper's frame and under the cover.    |
|-------|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   35  | 15A   | Left front portion of the sweeper's frame and under the cover.     |
|   36  | 18    | Right rear portion of the sweeper's frame.                         |
|   37  | 18A   | Left rear portion of the sweeper's frame.                          |
|   38  | 19    | Lower right rear portion of the attaching plate.                   |
|   39  | 19A   | Lower left rear portion of the attaching plate.                    |
Pass lashing through:
|   40  | 17    | Lower front portion of the hydraulic breaker's frame.          |
|-------|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
|   41  | 17A   | Lower front cutout of the hydraulic breaker's attaching plate. |
|   42  | 22    | Lower rear portion of the hydraulic breaker's frame.           |
|   43  | 22A   | Lower rear cutout of the hydraulic breaker's attaching plate.  |
|   44  | D14   | Lower front cutout of the hydraulic breaker's attaching plate. |

## Preparing The Load For Suspension Systems

5-11. Prepare the load for the suspension system as shown in Figure 5-23.
Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

1
Place four 36- by 96-inch pieces of honeycomb over the bucket and angled sweeper
attachments.  Secure the honeycomb with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the
load.
2
Place a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the front windshield and cab body of the T-
200 Bobcat.  Position the bottom edge of the honeycomb 6 inches above the platform and
secure with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the load.
3
Center a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb on the top rear portion of the T-200 Bobcat lift
arms flush against the rear window honeycomb.  Fold the honeycomb over the lift arms and secure the honeycomb with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the load.
4
Cover the bucket and angle broom attachment with a 72- by 180-inch canvas cover and
secure with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the load.
5
Cover the cab of the T-200 Bobcat with a 72- by 180-inch canvas cover and secure with type
III nylon cord to convenient points on the load.
Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

6
Build a spreader bar assembly by cutting two 2- by 6- by 77-inch pieces of lumber.  Stack the
two pieces and nail with 8d nails.  Drill a 2-inch diameter hole centered, 12 inches from each
end.
7
Center the spreader bar assembly flush against the rear window honeycomb.

8
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing through the vehicle's left rear tiedown provision,
around the spreader bar from bottom to top, and back toward its own D-ring.  Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder.
9
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing through the vehicle's right rear tiedown provision,
around the spreader bar from bottom to top, and back toward its own D-ring.  Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder (not shown).
10 Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing around the vehicle's front left undercarriage
attaching point, around the spreader bar from bottom to top, and back toward its own D-ring.
Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder.
11 Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing around the vehicle's front right undercarriage
attaching point, around the spreader bar from bottom to top, and back toward its own D-ring.
Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder (not shown).
12 Close and secure all load binders at the same time.
Notes.  1.  When securing the spreader bar assembly ensure the lashing are flush against the body
                  of the T-200 Bobcat. 2.  Tighten all lashings ensuring spreader bar assembly remains centered and flush against the honeycomb covering the rear window of T-200 Bobcat.

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

5-12. Install and safety tie the suspension slings as shown in Figures 5-24 and 5-25.



1
Attach a 20-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the large clevis to
the right tandem link assembly.  Repeat on the left side.
2
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the large clevis to
the suspension bracket bolted to holes 22, 23 and 24.  Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to
the bell end of a large clevis.  Attach the large clevis to the suspension bracket bolted to holes 33, 34 and 35.  Attach the 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon slings to the bell portion of a large clevis.  Attach a
12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bolt of the large clevis.  Repeat on the left side.
3
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the large clevis to
the suspension bracket bolted to holes 49, 50 and 51. Repeat on the left side.
4
Attach a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the 3-foot slings with a 5 12-inch, two-point link
assembly.  Repeat on the left side.
5
Attach the opposite end of the 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to a three-point link assembly.
Attach the running end of the 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling from step 2 on the three-point link.
Repeat on the left side.
6
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the open spool on the three-point link.  Repeat on the
left side.
7
Pad each front sling with an 88 inch length of 12-inch felt, starting 18 inches from the large clevis and
secure with adhesive cloth-backed tape.
1
Raise the slings above the load.
2
Install a modified deadman's tie as shown in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5, paragraph 3-4 on the front and rear set of slings.
3
Lower the suspension slings until the front modified deadman's tie is positioned on the
spreader bar.
4
Safety tie the front suspension slings to the spreader bar using type I, 14-inch cotton webbing
doubled through the 2-inch holes in the spreader bars and around the suspension slings.
5
Continue to lower the slings. Route a single length of type III, nylon cord around each large
clevis attaching the 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon slings to the center suspension brackets and around the lifting arm of the T-200 Bobcat.
6
Safety tie the 5 12-inch, two-point link assembly above the canvas cover using a single length
of type III nylon cord. S-fold the rear modified deadman's tie (1/2-inch tubular), and secure
with masking tape.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

5-13. Construct the parachute support stack and stowage platform as shown in Figure 5-26.  Prepare, stow, and restrain four G-11B cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB- MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 5-27 through 5-29.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
Left &
Right
24
12
30
Honeycomb
Glue 12 pieces together to form the
stack.  Make two stacks.
Front &
Rear
20
12
15
Honeycomb
Glue 10 pieces together to form the
stack.  Make two stacks.

##

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

1. Use a 3/4- by 48- by 82-inch sheet of plywood. 2. Nail a 2- by 6- by 48-inch piece of lumber along each side of the plywood using eightpenny
nails.
3. Nail a 2- by 6- by 71-inch piece of lumber along the front and rear of the plywood using
eightpenny nails.
4. Drill six 2-inch holes as shown. 5. Glue a 70- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb to the inside of the parachute stowage platform
(not shown).
1
Position each of the support stacks around the hammer attachment as follows: Center the
front and rear stack flush against the front and rear portion of the hydraulic breaker frame (with the 12-inch edge facing the front and rear of the platform).
2
Position the left and right stacks flush with the front of stack 9, against the hydraulic breaker
(with the 30-inch edge facing toward the side rails).
1
Center an 82- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the parachute stowage platform
support stacks with the 82-inch edge flush with front edges of the support stacks.
2
Place the parachute stowage platform on top of the honeycomb pieces. Ensure the 70- by
36-inch honeycomb on the bottom of the parachute stowage platform is centered with the front and rear edge of the 82- by 36-inch honeycomb.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 20, up through the center hole, down through the front
hole, and secure with a D-ring and load binder.  Repeat these procedures on the left side using platform clevis 20A.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 21, up through the rear hole, down through the center
hole, and secure with a D-ring and load binder.  Repeat these procedures on the left side using platform clevis 21A.
1
Position four G-11B cargo parachutes on the parachute stowage platform according to FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Install the front parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on front bushing on
the rear suspension bracket on each side of the platform.
3
Install the rear parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on bushings 52 and
52A.
4
Install two multi-cut parachute release straps according to TM 4-48.02 (FM4-20.102)/MCRP
4-11.3J/ NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Parachute Release System

5-14. Build an M2 parachute release platform as shown in Figure 5-30.  Prepare and install an M-2
parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO
13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 5-31.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

1
Prepare a parachute release platform out of honeycomb as shown above.  The honeycomb
does not have to be glued together.
2
Center the front edge of the release platform flush against the honeycomb covering the front
edge of the T-200 Bobcat.  Secure the release platform to convenient points on the load using type III, nylon cord.  Tape the edges of the honeycomb that the type III nylon cord
contacts.
Note. It may be necessary to adjust the dimensions of the release platform to ensure that a level
          surface is achieved and the platform fits snugly against the Bobcat.

Note:  This load requires a 25-foot arming wire lanyard

1
Center an M-2 parachute release assembly on the release platform.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.
3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.
4
Route the front suspension slings over the top of the T-200 Bobcat cab and safety tie the
slings at 2-foot intervals using type I, 14-inch cotton webbing (not shown)
5
Fold the excess center and rear suspension slings and safety tie with type I, 14-inch cotton
webbing.  Position and safety tie each three-point link assembly using a single length of type
I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
Note. Ensure that the type I, 14-inch cotton webbing tie securing the three-point links is below the riser extensions.

6
Fold and safety tie any slack in the riser extensions at 2-foot intervals using type I, 14-inch
cotton webbing.
7
Tie the front and rear M-2 parachute release safety tie to convenient points on the load with
type III nylon cord.

## Installing Extraction System

5-15. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 5-32.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the front mounting holes for the EFTC actuator
brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop) type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 24-foot cable and safety tie the cable to tiedown ring D14 and other convenient points
on the platform with type I 14-inch cotton webbing.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

5-16. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

5-17. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

5-18. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 5-33.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

5-19. Use the equipment listed in Table 5-1 to rig this load.

## Cautions

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight; Load Shown........17,000 pounds
Height........99 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........336 inches Overhang:    Front........0

        Rear........0
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........144 inches

Foot, Type V Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
11
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5787
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/24-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
4
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-064-4454
    60-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-468-9178
    140-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
6
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
6
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
6
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
6
1670-01-307-0155
Link assembly, coupling, three-point
2

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
5
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
36 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11B
4

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 28-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
46
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
Link, suspension bracket, type V
6
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
3 Sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
8
1670-01-0637760
    11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI
4
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
59
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
     Nylon, type VIII
As required
8305-00-268-2455
     Nylon, tubular, 1-inch
As required

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# Rigging The 420D Backhoe Loader On A 32-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

6-1. The 420D backhoe loader (Figure 6-1) is rigged on a 32-foot, type V airdrop platform using five G-
11 cargo parachutes. The 420D backhoe loader is 140 inches high (reducible to 99 inches), 91 inches wide, 276 inches long, and weighs 15,763 pounds.  An accompanying load, which consists of a roll-over protection system (ROPS) and a hydraulic breaker (hammer) is also rigged with the load. The ROPS
weighs 420 pounds and the hydraulic breaker weighs 1420 pounds.

## Preparing Platform

6-2. Prepare a 32-foot, type V airdrop platform as shown in Figure 6-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 32-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 57, 58, and 59. 4. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 3 of each tandem link. 5. Install a clevis on bushing 4 of the suspension bracket. 6. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
5, 11, 15, 16, 19, 20, 34, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 47, 48, 51, 61, 62, 63, and 64.
7. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 22 on the right side and
1A through 22A on the left side
8. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

6-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 6-3 through 6-11. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 6-12.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
1
4
96
36
Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
8
49
16
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
49
16
34 inch Plywood


8
2 X 4
16
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the eight 2- by 4-
by 16-inch pieces of lumber, to the 34- inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush with the edges of the plywood.

2
14
2 X 8
Lumber
Center the 8-inch side of the lumber
flush with the 16-inch side of the plywood.  Nail one 2- by 8- by 14- inch piece to the plywood.  Repeat on opposite side.
Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3
8
32
45
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
32
45
34 inch Plywood


7
32
2 X 4
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the seven 2-
by 4- by 32- inch pieces of lumber, to the 34-inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush with the edges of the plywood.  Glue to stack.

2
4 X 4
29
Lumber
Nail flush with the plywood in the
right front corner with the 4-inch edge on the 32-inch edge of the plywood.  Repeat for the left front corner.

2
4 X 4
17
Lumber
Nail flush with the front on top of the
4- by 4- by 29- inch lumber.

2
4 X 4
4 12
Lumber
Nail flush with the front on top of the
4- by 4- by 17- inch lumber.

2
4 X 4
8
Lumber
Nail flush with the rear on top of the
4- by 4- by 17- inch lumber.

1
32
13
34 inch Plywood
Nail flush with the rear of the
previously placed plywood.

1
2 X 4
13
Lumber
Nail flush with the plywood in the
right rear corner with the 4-inch edge on the 32-inch edge of the plywood.

2
4 X 4
13
Lumber
Nail the two pieces together.  Nail
flush with the plywood in the left rear corner with the 4-inch edge on the 32-inch edge of the plywood.
Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
4
8
40
34
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
40
34
34 inch Plywood


6
2 X 4
34
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the six 2- by
4- by 34-inch pieces of lumber, to the 34-inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush
with the edges of the plywood.  Glue
to stack.

2
4 X 4
29
Lumber
Nail flush with the plywood in the
right rear corner with the 4-inch edge on the 34-inch edge of the plywood. Repeat for the left rear corner.

2
2 X 4
29
Lumber
Nail flush with the front on top of 4-
by 4- by 29-inch lumber.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
5
8
40
29
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
40
29
34 inch Plywood
Cut one piece as shown in the TOP
drawing.

2
2 X 4
40
Lumber
Nail the two 2- by 4- by 40-inch
pieces of lumber flush on each side of the bottom piece of plywood.

4
2 X 4
30
Lumber
Nail one 2- by 4- by 30-inch piece of
lumber against the front 2- by 4- by 40-inch piece of lumber and centered on the plywood.  Evenly space, center and nail the remaining three pieces of lumber between the 2- by 4-inch lumber.  Place and nail the top piece of plywood to the 2- by 4-inch pieces of lumber.  Glue to stack.



Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
6
2
36
72
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
20
72
Honeycomb
Place one 36- by 72-inch and one
20- by 72-inch piece of honeycomb side by side to form bottom layer. Alternate the remaining two pieces of honeycomb and glue to the first layer.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
7
13
36
32
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

6
20
32
Honeycomb
Glue on the base with the 20 inch
side flush and centered with the 36 inch side.

2
20
32
34 inch Plywood


5
20
2 X 4
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the five 2- by
4- by 20-inch pieces of lumber, to the 20- by 32- by 34-inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush with the edges of the plywood

1
20
26
34 inch Plywood
Nail flush with the front of the 20- by
32- by 34- inch plywood.

1
20
16 12
34 inch Plywood
Nail flush with the front of the 20- by
26- by 34- inch plywood.

1
20
7 12
34 inch Plywood
Nail flush with the front of the 20- by
16 12- by 34- inch plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
8
4
21
21
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.  Cut a 5-inch
deep by 10-inch wide cutout, centered on one edge of the bottom layer.

1
21
21
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of the honeycomb stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
9 and 10
8
13
24
Honeycomb
Glue four pieces together to form a
stack.  Form two stacks.
11 and 12
8
19
36
Honeycomb
Glue four pieces together to form a
stack.  Form two stacks.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3.  Stacks 9, 10, 11, and 12 will be adjusted during vehicle positioning.



Note.   Stacks 9, 10, 11, and 12 will be adjusted during vehicle positioning.

## **Step:**

1. Position stack 1 centered and flush with the front edge of the platform.
2. Position stack 2 centered and 70 inches from the front edge of the platform.
3. Position stack 3 centered and flush with the rear of stack two, 86 inches from the front
edge of the platform.
4. Position stack 4 centered and 142 inches from the front edge of the platform.
5. Position stack 5 centered and 181 inches from the front edge of the platform. 6. Position stack 6 centered and flush with the rear of stack five, 210 inches from the front
edge of the platform.
7. Position stack 7 centered and 291 inches from the front edge of the platform. 8. Position stack 8 centered and flush with the rear of stack seven, 364 inches from the
front edge of the platform.
9. Position stack 9 to the right of the positioned stacks and 67 12 inches from the front of
the platform.  Position stack 10 in the same place on the left side of the platform.
10. Position stack 11 to the right of the positioned stacks and 144 12 inches from the front of
the platform.  Position stack 12 in the same place on the left side of the platform.

## Preparing The Backhoe Loader

6-4. Prepare the loader as shown in Figure 6-13.



1
Remove the exhaust stack from the vehicle.  Pad the exhaust stack with cellulose padding
and tape and place to the side (not shown).
2
Remove the cab roof from the vehicle and place to the side.  Place the bolts in compartment
to the right of the seat (not shown).
3
Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 3/4 full.
4
Secure the chain hooks to the tiedown point under the engine compartment on both sides
with type III nylon cord.
5
Secure the battery box latch with type III nylon cord.
6
Tape all glass, gauges, and reflectors.  Secure the wires connected to the cab roof with tape
(not shown).
7
Lower the seat to the down position, turn the seat to the rear, slide the seat to the rear, and
lock the seat in place.
8
Lower the steering wheel to the down position.
9
Secure the steering wheel with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the vehicle.
10 Secure the directional handles together with type III nylon cord.

11 Secure the loader arm brace with type III nylon cord.

12 Secure the fuel cap with type III nylon cord. 13 Pad the fuel cap and stem with felt and secure with cloth-backed tape.


Note.   All measurements are given in inches.

14 Pad and tape the hydraulic connectors on the jackhammer.  Tape the hydraulic hoses
together in several places.  Secure the hoses against the jackhammer body with type III nylon cord.
15 Raise and open the front end bucket. 16 Pre-position four lashings in the bucket.  Space the lashings as shown.  Pad the bucket
openings with cellulose padding and tape where the lashings touch the bucket.  Route the running end of the lashings through the opening in the bucket.
17 Close the bucket and tilt it toward the rear (not shown).
18 Cut a 24- by 81-inch piece of honeycomb and position it in the rear of the bucket. 19 Cut two 18- by 91-inch pieces of honeycomb and position them in the front of the bucket.
20 Position the jackhammer in the bucket on top of the 18- by 91-inch pieces of honeycomb,
against the 24- by 81-inch piece of honeycomb. The hoses connected to the jackhammer will
face upwards.
21 Position the padded exhaust stack to the rear and on top of the jackhammer.
22 Cut fourteen 8- by 20-inch pieces of honeycomb. Place the pieces under the bottom of the
jackhammer's pointed end. Position one piece to the rear and one piece to the front. The
pieces need to be crushed to form a cradle around the point. Continue to position the pieces
on top of each other.
23 Secure the four pre-positioned lashings from step 16. Pad the areas where the load binder
makes contact with the jackhammer with a piece of felt.
24 Pre-position three lashings evenly spaced around the entire bucket. The sewn D-ring portion
will be at the bottom of the bucket.
25 Cut two 15- by 91-inch pieces of honeycomb and position it on top of the jackhammer. 26 Cut a 32- by 91-inch piece of honeycomb and tape the edges with adhesive tape. Position it
to the front of the jackhammer and secure the pre-positioned lashings around the bucket. Center the load binders on the honeycomb.
Note.  Ensure the lashings do not crimp any of the hoses on the rear of the bucket.

27 Pad the cab roof legs with cellulose padding and tape. 28 Pad the mirror with cellulose padding and tape. 29 Pad and tape the lights on the front and rear of the cab roof with cellulose padding and tape. 30 Secure the wires for the cab roof to the cab support with tape.

## Lifting And Positioning The Backhoe Loader

6-5. Install the lifting slings and position the backhoe loader as shown in Figures 6-14 and 6-15.


1
Position the cab roof on stack 6 with the rear of the cab roof facing the front of the platform.
2
Attach a 9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each front lift point with a large clevis.
3
Attach a 9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each rear lift point (located on the
outriggers) with a large clevis.
1
Shift stack 7 to the side while positioning the backhoe loader (not shown).
2
Position the backhoe loader with the front of the bucket level and flush with the front of the
platform.
3
Position the front axle on the 2- by 8-inch pieces of lumber on stack 2.
4
Position the transmission shaft protector cage on top of stack 3. The cross support will fit
between the two pieces of 4- by 4-inch lumber on each side of the front of the stack.
5
Position the rear axle on top of stack 4 (not shown).
6
Position the outriggers in the slots of stack 5.
7
Reposition stacks 9, 10, 11, and 12 centered under the tires.
8
Pre-position a lashing on top of stack eight, 6 inches from the front edge of the stack. The
lashing will lay widthwise with the D-ring toward the left side of the stack.
9
Raise the scoop and re-position stack 7 under the scoop boom. Lower the scoop boom on top of stack 7 so the scoop boom rests firmly on the stepped plywood.
10 Position the scoop centered on top of stack 8.

## Preparing And Building The Parachute Release Platform And Cab Board

6-6. Prepare and build the parachute release platform and cab board as shown in Figures 6-16 through 6-
18.

1
Secure the pre-positioned lashing on stack 8 around the scoop bucket and the boom body.
(position the load binder on the right side centered on the boom.)
2
Pad the rear of the scoop swivel bracket with cellulose padding.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing from the left side under the scoop teeth, around and upwards toward
the padding, over the boom and under the cylinder, and load bind on the left side.
4
Secure the scoop operating joysticks to foot pedal brackets with lengths of type III nylon cord.
5
Place five 18- by 18-inch pieces of honeycomb in the operator's seat.
6
Center two 55- by 19-inch pieces of honeycomb flush against the back of the seat on top of
the 18- by 18-inch pieces of honeycomb.
1
Cut twenty-four 12- by 12-inch pieces of honeycomb. Construct and glue two stacks of
twelve. Position a stack behind each front cab support frame behind the glass.
2
Secure the swivel lock (red handle) to the body with type III nylon cord.
3
Pad the cable connector with cellulose padding and tape.
4
Cut and position a 10- by 20-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the swivel lock.
5
Cut and position a 32- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the 10- by 20-inch piece of
honeycomb.
1
Pad the tiedown points to the rear of the outriggers with cellulose padding and tape. Route a
15-foot lashing through the tiedown point and through its own D-ring on both sides.
2
Cut eight 45- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb and a 36- by 48- by 34-inch piece of plywood.
Position the eight pieces of honeycomb on top of the 32- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb.
Position the 36- by 48-inch piece of plywood on top of the eight pieces of honeycomb flush with the rear edge. Bring the lashing on the left side over the release stack and secure it to the lashing on the right side with D-rings and load binders.
3
Pad the outrigger lifting points with felt and tape.

4
Route a 15-foot lashing around the swivel pin of the outrigger and through its own D-ring.
Repeat for the opposite outrigger.
5
Route the free end from the lashing on the left side over the parachute release platform.
Attach the lashing to the free end of the lashing on the opposite outrigger with D-rings and a
load binder. Secure on the right side of the parachute release platform.
Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3. All holes are 1 inch in diameter.

1
Build a cab board as shown using 34-inch plywood.
2
Route four lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon webbing through each set of holes.
3
Slide the cab board from the rear to the front under the lips of the cab roof support with the
12-inch free ends facing upwards.  Slide the board forward until the holes are lined up with the
cab roof supports. Secure the 12-inch tubular nylon around the cab roof supports.

## Lashing Load To Platform

6-7. Lash the backhoe loader to the platform as shown in Figure 6-20.

Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
1
1 to A3
Through its own D-ring, over the right front of the bucket, to the rear
right inside of the cylinder and attach it to platform tiedown ring A3.
2
1A to B3
Through its own D-ring, over the left front of the bucket, to the rear left
inside of the cylinder, and attach it to platform tiedown ring B3.
3
2
Under the right bottom of the bucket to the vehicle's right lower
tiedown point. Secure the load binder to the rear of the bucket.
4
2A
Under the left bottom of the bucket to the vehicle's left lower tiedown
point. Secure the load binder to the rear of the bucket.
5
3
Behind the front right tire to the bucket lifting arm's right lift point.
6
3A
Behind the front left tire to the bucket lifting arm's left lift point.
7
4
Through the bucket lifting arm's left lower tiedown point.
8
4A
Through the bucket lifting arm's right lower tiedown point.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
9
5
Through the tiedown point on the front right side of the right rear tire.
10
5A
Through the tiedown point on the front left side of the left rear tire.
11
6
Through the tiedown point on the front right side of the right rear tire.
12
6A
Through the tiedown point on the front left side of the left rear tire.
13
7
Through the bucket lifting arm's right lift point.
14
7A
Through the bucket lifting arm's left lift point.
15
8
Through the bucket lifting arm's right lift point.
16
8A
Through the bucket lifting arm's left lift point.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number


Pass lashing:
17
9
Through the bucket lifting arm's right lift point.
18
9A
Through the bucket lifting arm's left lift point.
19
10 to 15A
Through its own D-ring. Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 15A
and through its own D-ring. Pad the center of the ROPS in the
center with cellulose padding. Secure the lashings from clevis 10 and 15A in the center of the ROPS.
20
10A to 15
Through its own D-ring. Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 15
and through its own D-ring. Secure the lashings from clevis 10A and 15 in the center of the ROPS.
Pass lashing:
|   21  | 11    | Around the cab's right rear roof support.              |
|-------|-------|--------------------------------------------------------|
|   22  | 11A   | Around the cab's left rear roof support.               |
|   23  | 12    | Through the right rear tiedown point on the outrigger. |
|   24  | 12A   | Through the left rear tiedown point on the outrigger.  |
|   25  | 13    | Through the right side scoop boom mount.               |
|   26  | 13A   | Through the left side scoop boom mount.                |
|   27  | 14    | Through the right side scoop boom mount.               |
|   28  | 14A   | Through the left side scoop boom mount.                |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions
29
16
Route a 30-foot lashing to the right rear of the boom cylinder
bracket, around to the front right side, and secure to the other free end.
30
16A
Route a 30-foot lashing to the left rear of the boom cylinder
bracket, around to the front left side, and secure to the other free end.
31
17
Route a 15-foot lashing from clevis 17 around the cab's right front
roof support.
32
17A
Route a 15-foot lashing from clevis 17A around the cab's left front
roof support.
|                      |     | Pass lashing:                                                     |
|----------------------|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 33                   | 19  | Around the grease point on the boom's bottom right side behind    |
| the rear of stack 7. |     |                                                                   |
| 34                   | 19A | Around the grease point on the boom's bottom left side behind the |
| rear of stack 7.     |     |                                                                   |
| 35                   | 22  | Around the rear of the boom by the scoop.                         |
| 36                   | 22A | Around the rear of the boom by the scoop.                         |

## Covering The Load

6-8. Cover the backhoe loader as shown in Figure 6-21.

1
Fold a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the boom closest to the release platform.
Secure the piece to convenient points on the load with type III nylon cord.
2
Fold a second 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the boom to the rear of the previous
piece. Secure the piece to convenient points on the load with type III nylon cord.
3
Fold a third 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the boom to the rear of the previous
piece.  Secure the piece to convenient points on the load with type III nylon cord.
4
Cover the scoop and boom with a 72- by 80-inch piece of canvas.  Secure the cover with
type III nylon cord.
5
Cover the boom with a 72- by 190-inch piece of canvas.  Secure the cover with type III nylon
cord around the boom and to convenient points on the platform.  Make cuts to accommodate the lashings from the outriggers.
6
Cover the cab with a 72- by 105-inch piece of canvas.  Secure the cover with type III nylon
cord around the cab and to convenient points on the load.

## Preparing Parachute Stowage Platform

6-9. Construct the parachute support stack and stowage platform as shown in Figure 6-22.


1
Cut twenty-eight 24- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb. Form and glue two stacks of 14 pieces
of honeycomb and position the stacks behind lashings 22 and 22A.
2
Construct the parachute platform as shown.  Cut two 24- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb
and glue to the parachute platform with the 36-inch edge against the 41-inch piece of lumber (not shown).
3
Position the parachute platform on top of the two 24- by 36-inch stacks with the scoop boom
in the cutout.  Pad the holes of the parachute stowage platform with cellulose padding and
tape.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 18, up through the front hole, and secure the lashing.
Repeat for the left side with clevis 18A.
5
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 20, up through the center hole, and down through the
front hole. Repeat for the left side with clevis 20A.
6
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 21, up through the center hole, and down through the
rear hole. Repeat for the left side with clevis 21A.
Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

7
Cut six 36- by 92-inch pieces of honeycomb. Make cutouts in five pieces as shown and glue
together.
8
Place a full 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the five pieces of honeycomb in
step 7 and tape the edges.
9
Position the stack constructed in step 7 on top of the parachute platform with the scoop boom
in the cutout portion of the stack. Position the rear of the stack flush with the rear of the parachute platform. Secure the stack to the parachute platform with lengths of type III nylon
cord.
10 Cut twelve 11- by 34-inch pieces of honeycomb. Form and glue two stacks of six pieces
each. Position a stack to the front of the stack positioned in step 9 on each side of the scoop
boom. Secure the stacks down to the parachute platform with lengths of type III nylon cord.

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

6-10. Install and safety tie the suspension slings as shown in Figure 6-23.



1
Attach a large screw pin clevis to the front lifting point on the bucket lifting arm. Attach a 9-
foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the pin of the clevis. Attach a three-point link to the free
end of the sling. Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI) nylon sling to the three-point link. Repeat
for the opposite side.
2
Attach a free end of a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the leg of a large clevis.
Route the other free end through the three-point link in step 1 and back to the large clevis.
Place the free end on the other leg of the large clevis. Attach the large clevis to the padded
lift point on the outrigger. Repeat for the opposite side.
3
Route a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling through a 5 12-inch, two-point link. Route the
legs of a large clevis through the ends of the 3-foot sling. Attach the large clevis to the
suspension bracket. Attach a 20-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the 5 12-inch, twopoint link. Repeat for the opposite side.
4
Raise the slings and install a modified deadman's tie on the front and rear suspension slings
as shown in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
5
Pad the front suspension sling with felt and tape from the screw pin clevis 24 inches up on
both sides.
6
Pad the center suspension slings with felt and tape from the large clevis up 36 inches on both
sides.
7
Pad the rear suspension slings with felt and tape from the large clevis up 80 inches on both sides.
8
Route a length of type III nylon cord over the scoop boom and secure the ends to the 5 12-inch, twopoint links, holding the links off the platform.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

6-11.   Prepare, stow, and restrain five G-11C cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 6-24.



1
Position five G-11C cargo parachutes on the parachute stowage platform according to FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Install the front parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on clevises 19 and
19A.
3
Install the rear parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on clevises 22 and
22A.
4
Install two multi-cut parachute release straps according to TM 4-48.02 (FM4-20.102)/MCRP
4-11.3J/ NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.


## Installing Parachute Release System

6-12. Prepare and install an M-2 parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 6-25.


1
Center an M-2 parachute release assembly on the release platform.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.
3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.
4
Fold the excess center and rear suspension slings and safety tie with type I, 14-inch cotton
webbing.  Position and safety tie each three-point link assembly using a single length of type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
5
Fold and safety tie any slack in the riser extensions at 2 foot intervals using type I, 14-inch
cotton webbing.
6
Tie the front and rear M-2 parachute release safety ties to convenient points on the load with
type III nylon cord.

## Installing Extraction System

6-13. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 6-26.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC actuator brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 28-foot cable and safety tie the cable to tiedown ring 16D and other convenient points
on the platform with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

6-14. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

6-15. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

6-16. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 6-27.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

6-17. Use the equipment listed in Table 6-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight: Load Shown........25,620 pounds
Height........99 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........409 inches Overhang:    Front........0

        Rear (parachute platform)........25 inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........171 inches

Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-678-8562
Clevis, suspension, 3/4-inch (medium)
6
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
9
4030-00-432-2516
Clevis, screw-pin, large
2
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5785
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/28-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
5
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-064-4454
    60-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-468-9178
    140-foot (6-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
6
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
6
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
6
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
6
1670-01-307-0155
Link assembly, coupling, three-point
2

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
10
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
3
5510-00-220-6150
    2- by 8- by 96-inch
1
5510-00-220-6274
    4- by 4- by 96-inch
3
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
60 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11C
5

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 32-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
44
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
     Link, suspension bracket, type V
2
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
7 Sheets

Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop (Continued)
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6305
    9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-063-7761
    16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-064-4453
    20-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6312
    120-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
5
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
57
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
     Nylon, type VIII
As required


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# Rigging The 410 Backhoe Loader On A 24-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

7-1. The 410 backhoe loader (Figure 7-1) is rigged on a 24-foot, type V airdrop platform using four G-
11B cargo parachutes. The 410 backhoe loader is 104 inches high (reducible to 75 inches), 126 inches wide (reducible to 95 inches), the rigging length of the vehicle is 336 inches, and weighs 15,670 pounds with 12 tank of fuel.

Note.  The tractor must be equipped with and extraction yoke assembly to be airdropped.


## Preparing Platform

7-2. Prepare a 24-foot, type V airdrop platform as shown in Figure 7-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 24-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 9, 10, and 11. 4. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 38, 39, and 40. 5. Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 3 of each tandem link. 6. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
6, 8, 13, 14, 18, 21, 24, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 45, and 46.
7. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 16 on the right side and
1A through 16A on the left side.
8. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

7-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 7-3 through 7-10. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 7-11.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
4
48
24
Honeycomb
Glue to form base.

1
48
24
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of base.

1
48
24
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
5
48
24
Honeycomb
Glue to form base.

3
28
24
Honeycomb
Center and glue to base.

1
28
24
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of honeycomb.

1
28
24
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
3
9
15
42
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
15
42
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of honeycomb.

1
15
42
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.

1
15
10
Honeycomb
Glue on top of honeycomb 15 inches
from the front edge.

2
15
7
Honeycomb
Glue on top of honeycomb flush with
the rear edge.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
4
8
26
24
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
26
24
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of honeycomb.

1
26
24
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood
edges of the plywood.  Glue to stack.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material

Instructions
5
8
44
36
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
44
28
34 inch Plywood
Make a 6- by 14-inch cutout in each
front corner of the plywood.  Place the plywood on top of the base, flush with the rear edge.

2
44
11
34 inch Plywood
Place the 44- by 11-inch plywood on
top of the 44- by 28-inch plywood, flush with the rear edge.

1
44
11
Honeycomb
Place the honeycomb on top of the
44- by 11-inch plywood.

1
44
17
Honeycomb
Make a 6- by 14-inch cutout in each
front corner of the honeycomb. Place the honeycomb on top of the 44- by 28-inch plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
6
9
24
30
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

2
24
30
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of honeycomb.

1
24
30
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material
Instructions
7
2
36
30
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
36
30
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of honeycomb.

1
36
30
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.

3
6
18
Honeycomb
Center honeycomb 2 inches from the
left side.

3
6
18
Honeycomb
Center honeycomb 2 inches from the
right side.

2
20
3 12
2 X 4 Lumber
Center lumber 2 inches from the
front edge.

1
3 12
20
2 X 4 Lumber
Center lumber between the 6- by 18-
inch honeycomb and flush against the 20- by 4-inch piece of lumber.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
8 and 9
2
18
36
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
18
36
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of the honeycomb.

1
18
36
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

## **Step:**

1. Position stack 1 centered 6 inches from the front edge of the platform.
2. Position stack 2 centered and 20 inches from the rear of stack number 1.
3. Position stack 3 centered and flush against the rear of stack number 2.
4. Position stack 4 centered and 4 inches from the rear of stack number 3.
5. Position stack 5 centered and flush against the rear of stack number 4.
6. Position stack 6 centered and flush against the rear of stack number 5. 7. Position stack 7 centered and 26 inches from the rear of stack number 6.
8. Position stack eight 130 inches from the front edge of the platform and 9 inches from the
right rail.
9. Position stack nine 130 inches from the front edge of the platform and 9 inches from the
left rail.

## Preparing The Backhoe Loader

7-4. Prepare the backhoe loader as shown in Figure 7-12.


Note.  Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 12 full.


Note.  The backhoe loader must be equipped with an extraction yoke assembly.

1
Eye bolts (2).
2
Extraction yoke (1).
3
Jaw braces (2).
4
Large bolt (1).
5
Extraction yoke braces (2).
6
Small extraction yoke braces (4).
7
Screw-pin clevises (2 small, 6 medium).
8
Bracket cables (2).
9
Upper cable braces (2).
10 Upper cable assemblies (2). 11 Lower cable assemblies (2). 12 Small bolt (1).
1
Remove the roll over protection system (ROPS) and replace the bolts.
Note.  The ROPS is not airdropped.

2
Remove the extraction yoke from the fender box.
3
Lower the seat and lock it in the forward position.  Attach the seat belt above the seat
4
Fold the lights down.  Pad the lights with cellulose padding and tape.
5
Remove the exhaust pipe and place it behind the driver's seat.  Secure the exhaust pipe in
place with Type III nylon cord.
6
Pad the exhaust port with cellulose padding and tape.
Note.  Remove the cellulose padding and tape prior to operating the backhoe loader.



7
Pad the ROPS brackets with cellulose padding and tape.
8
Pad the fender brackets with cellulose padding and tape.
9
Remove the extraction yoke assembly components which are stowed in the tool box.

10 Remove the locking pin located at the base of the boom.

Note.  The locking pin is used to hold the boom in the travel position.  Stow the locking pin in the
            backhoe loader tool box.

11 Lower the outriggers, and bolt the eyebolts to the rear suspension plates.

12 Bolt a jaw brace on each side of the bucket. 13 Lower the bucket and the dipper stick into the full-tucked position. 14 Remove the bucket pin from the base of the bucket.

15 Raise the bucket cylinder. 16 Rotate the bucket links into the stowed position. 17 Install the bucket pin in the dipper stick.

18 Bolt the extraction yoke to the dipper stick with the large bolt. 19 Bolt the two extraction yoke braces to the extraction yoke and the upper dipper stick. 20 Position the smaller yoke braces on the outside of the larger yoke braces.


21 Fit a medium screw-pin clevis to each small yoke brace and on both sides of the bucket.

22 Hook the bucket cables between the clevises.  Tighten the cables with the turnbuckle located
between the clevises.
23 Remove the upper cable braces from their stowed position on the main boom.
24 Install the upper cable brace bolt in the block on both sides of the main boom with a safety
pin and a cotter pin.
25 Bolt one end of the brace to the extraction provision on the rear of the tractor. 26 Fit the other end of the upper cable brace on the bolt on the side of the main boom.
27 Fit the small brace (with the raised edge) on the bolt, and replace the nut on the bolt.

Note.  The tractor may have to be raised on the outriggers to install the upper cable brace.

28 Remove the crowd cylinder pin from the top of the dipper stick.
29 Lower the cylinder, and bolt it in the stowage mount. 30 Replace the crowd cylinder pin in the top of the dipper stick. 31 Route a 15-foot lashing between the crowd cylinder and the boom and around the dipper
stick (inside of the extraction yoke assembly).  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and a load binder.
32 Fit a small screw-pin clevis to the small brace on both of the boom.

33 Hook the upper cable assembly from the clevis on the small brace to the clevis on the upper
yoke assembly brace.  Tighten the cable with the turnbuckle located between the hooks.
34  Fit a medium screw-pin clevis on both sides of the extraction yoke and on each eye-bolt in
the rear suspension plates.
35 Hook the lower cable assembly from the clevis on the extraction yoke to the clevis on the
eyebolt on the rear suspension plate.  Tighten the cable with the turnbuckle located between the hooks
36 Raise the outriggers to their highest position, and bolt a cargo suspension clevis to each
outrigger.

37 Use two pieces of 26- by 96-inch honeycomb, and make an 8- by 10-inch cutout in each
piece of honeycomb for the tiedown provision on the boom.  Tie the honeycomb to the boom with Type III nylon cord.
38 Route a 15-foot lashing through the clevis attached to the outrigger and through the tiedown
provision located on the right side of the boom.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and load
binder.
39  Route a 15-foot lashing through the clevis attached to the outrigger and through the tiedown
provision located on the left side of the boom.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder (not shown).
40 Route a 15-foot lashing around the ROPS bracket and through the foot of the outrigger.
Secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder.  Stow the other outrigger in the same
manner.
41 Tie two 2- by 4- by 20-inch pieces of lumber between the front axle and the frame using Type
III nylon cord.
42 Place a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the cab between the front lifting points and
secure with Type III nylon cord.
43 Route a 15-foot lashing through the right tiedown provision on the loader lifting arm and the
tiedown provision on the loader.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder.
44 Route a 15-foot lashing through the left tiedown provision on the loader lifting arm and the
tiedown provision on the loader.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and load binder (not shown).
45 Cover the tractor with a 6- by 24-foot piece of canvas.  Cover the tractor from the front lifting
points to the end of the dipper stick.  Tie the cover in place with Type III nylon cord.
Note.  Ensure the end of the dipper stick is completely covered to prevent damage to the parachutes during deployment.



## Lifting And Positioning The Backhoe Loader

7-5. Install the lifting slings and position the backhoe loader as shown in Figure 7-13.


Note.  . All measurements are given in inches.

1
Lift the backhoe loader using four 9-foot (2 loop), type XXVI nylon slings and four large
suspension clevises attached to each suspension point (not shown).
2
Position the backhoe loader on the platform with the rear of the backhoe loader overhanging
the rear of the platform 34 inches.
3
Remove the lifting slings and clevises from the backhoe loader (not shown).

## Lashing Load To Platform

7-6. Lash the backhoe loader to the platform as shown in Figure 7-14.

Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
1
1
Around the front axle, right side.
2
1A
Around the front axle, left side.
3
2
Around the front axle, right side.
4
2A
Around the front axle, left side.
5
3
Through tiedown provision 3, right side.
6
3A
Through tiedown provision 3, left side.
7
4
Around the left loader arm.
8
4A
Around the right loader arm.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Pass lashing:
| 9                | 5    | Through the rear wheel, right side.      |
|------------------|------|------------------------------------------|
| 10               | 5A   | Through the rear wheel, left side.       |
| 11               | 6    | Around the rear axle, right side.        |
| 12               | 6A   | Around the rear axle, left side.         |
| 13               | 7    | Through tiedown provision 1, right side. |
| 14               | 7A   | Through tiedown provision 1, left side.  |
| *15              | 8    | Through tiedown provision 2, right side  |
| *16              | 8A   | Through tiedown provision 2, left side.  |
| 17               | 9    | Around the front axle, right side.       |
| 18               | 9A   | Around the front axle, left side.        |
| *30-foot lashing |      |                                          |
Number
Clevis Number
|     |     | Pass lashing:                              |
|-----|-----|--------------------------------------------|
| 19  | 10  | Through tiedown provision 4, right side.   |
| 20  | 10A | Through tiedown provision 4, left side.    |
| 21  | 11  | Through tiedown provision 4, right side    |
| 22  | 11A | Through tiedown provision 4, left side.    |
| 23  | 12  | Around lower swivel joint.                 |
| 24  | 12A | Around lower swivel joint.                 |
| *25 | 13  | Through rear wheel, right side.            |
| *26 | 13A | Through rear wheel, left side.             |
| *27 | 15  | Through rear suspension plate, right side. |
| *28 | 15A | Through rear suspension plate, left side.  |

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

7-7. Install and safety tie the suspension slings as shown in Figure 7-15.



1
Fit a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell portion of a large suspension clevis.
Bolt the clevis to the front right suspension link.  Repeat this step for the left side.
2
Use a 3 34-inch, two-point link to attach a 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each 3-
foot sling installed in step 1.
3
Cover each 3 34-inch, two-point link with an 8- by 14-inch piece of felt.  Tape the felt in place.
4
Fit a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell portion of a large suspension clevis.
Bolt the clevis to the right rear suspension link.  Repeat this step for the left side.
5
Raise the slings and install a deadman's tie on the suspension slings as shown in FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Preparing, Positioning, And Securing The Parachute Stowage Platform

7-8. Construct the parachute support stack as shown in Figure 7-16.  Construct the stowage platform as shown in Figure 7-17.  Secure the parachute stowage platform as shown in Figure 7-18.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



1
Builld two honeycomb stacks using the dimensions given below.  Use 14 pieces of
honeycomb in each stack.
2
Place each honeycomb stack 1 inch from the rear edge of the platform and 10 inches from
each side rail.

Honeycomb
Layer
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Honeycomb
Layer
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
1
24
20
8
24
34
2
24
22
9
24
36
3
24
24
10
24
36
4
24
26
11
24
36
5
24
28
12
24
36
6
24
30
13
24
36
7
24
32
14
24
36

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale. 3. All drilled holes are 2 inches in diameter.

1
Build the parachute stowage platform as shown.  Nail the plywood to the lumber with 8d nails.

1
Place the parachute stowage platform on the honeycomb support stacks.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 14 and through the front hole in the parachute
stowage platform.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and a load binder.  Repeat this step on the left side using clevis 14A.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 16, up through the center hole of the stowage
platform, and down through the front hole in the parachute stowage platform.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and a load binder.  Repeat this step on the left side using clevis 16A.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

    7-9. Prepare, stow, and restrain four G-11B cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 7-19.


1
Place two G-11B cargo parachutes on the left side of the stowage platform with the bottom
parachute riser compartment down and the top parachute riser compartment up.
2
Place two G-11B cargo parachutes on the right side of the stowage platform with the bottom
parachute riser compartment down and the top parachute riser compartment up.
3
Group the two parachute bridle assemblies on the left side with a large suspension clevis.
Bolt a 3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the clevis.
4
Group the two parachute bridle assemblies on the right side with a large suspension clevis.
Bolt a 3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the clevis.  Join the free end of the sling to the
sling mentioned in step 3 with a large suspension clevis.
5
Route a 10-yard length of type VIII nylon webbing through the center outside carrying handles of the
right group of parachutes, through the center inside carrying handles of both top parachutes, through
the front outside carrying handles of the left group of parachutes, and through the front holes in the
stowage platform.  Tie the ends of the webbing to clevises 15 and 15A according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
6
Route a 10-yard length of type VIII nylon webbing through the rear outside carrying handles of the right
group of parachutes, through the bridle attaching loops of both top parachutes, through the rear outside carrying handles of the left group of parachutes, and through the rear holes in the stowage platform.  Tie
the ends of the webbing to clevises 16 and 16A according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
7
Tie the large suspension clevis to the second restraint strap with two lengths of type I, 14-inch cotton
webbing.
8
Install two multicut parachute release straps according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Parachute Release System

    7-10. Prepare and install an M-2 parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 7-20.


Note.  This load requires
a 25-foot arming wire
lanyard.

1
Center an M-2 parachute release assembly on the backhoe loader cab.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.
Note.  The riser extension stows may have to be cut to allow the extensions to reach the release
           assembly.

3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.
4
Fold suspension slings and safety tie with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing
5
Tie the front and rear M-2 parachute release safety ties to convenient points on the load with
type III nylon cord.

## Installing Extraction System

7-11. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 7-21.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC actuator brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.  Connect the
free end to the center large clevis with the 3-foot clustering slings.
3
Use a 24-foot cable and safety tie the cable to convenient points on the platform with type I,
14-inch cotton webbing (not shown).


## Placing Extraction Parachute

7-12. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

7-13. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

7-14. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 7-22.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

7-15. Use the equipment listed in Table 7-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight:  Load Shown........19,690 pounds

Maximum Load Allowed........21,000 pounds

Height........95 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........336 inches

              Overhang:    Front (bucket)........14 inches

        Rear (dipper stick)........34 inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........149 inches

Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-678-8562
Clevis, suspension, 3/4-inch (medium)
6
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
6
4030-00-432-2516
Clevis, screw-pin, large
2
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5782
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/24-ft. cable
1
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-107-7561
    140-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
6
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
6
1670-00-003-1953
Plate, side, 3 3/4 -inch
6
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
6

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
2
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
4
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
30 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11B
4

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 24 foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
32
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
     Link, suspension bracket, type V
4
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
5 Sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6301
    3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6304
    9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6312
    120-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
5
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
44
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
     Nylon, type VIII
As required


# Rigging The Small Emplacement Excavator (See) On A 28- Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

8-1. The SEE (Figure 8-1) is rigged on a 28-foot, type V airdrop platform using five G-11C cargo parachutes. The SEE is 102 inches high (reducible to 91-inches), 95 inches wide, 261 inches long but the rigging length of the vehicle is 374 inches, and weighs 15,944 pounds with 34 tank of fuel.

## Preparing Platform

8-2. Prepare a 28-foot, type V airdrop platform as shown in Figure 8-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 28-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 5, 6, and 7. 4. Install a suspension link to the right and left platform side rails using holes 49, 50, and 51. 5. Install a clevis on bushing 4 of each tandem link. 6. Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 4 of each front suspension link. 7. Install a clevis on bushings 3 and 4 of each rear suspension link. 8. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
9, 10, 12, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 37, 41, 45, 46 and 55.
9. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 18 on the right side and
1A through 18A on the left side
10. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

8-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 8-3 through 8-11.  Position the stacks as shown in Figure 8-18.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material
Instructions
1
4
60
24
Honeycomb
Glue to form base.

2
60
24
34 inch Plywood
Glue on top of base.

1
60
24
Honeycomb
Glue on top of 34-inch plywood.

2
8
24
Honeycomb
Place one piece of honeycomb on each
side of the stack flush with the outside edge.

1
27
24
Honeycomb
Center the honeycomb between the 8-
by 24-inch pieces of honeycomb.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Numbers

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
2
18
40
Honeycomb
Glue to form stack.
4
2
18
40
Honeycomb
Glue to form stack.
6
2
18
40
Honeycomb
Glue to form stack.
8
2
18
40
Honeycomb
Glue to form stack.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3
8
42
12
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
10
12
Honeycomb
Glue honeycomb flush with left side
of base.

1
20
12
Honeycomb
Glue honeycomb flush with right side
of base


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
5
6
36
48
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
36
48
Honeycomb
Center a 17- by 24-inch cutout in
honeycomb and glue on top of base.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
7
8
45
12
Honeycomb
Glue to form a base.

1
14
12
Honeycomb
Glue honeycomb flush with right side
of base.

1
20
12
Honeycomb
Glue honeycomb flush with left side
of base


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
9
2
48
30
Honeycomb
Make an 8-inch wide by 6-inch long
cutout on the left rear corner.  Glue pieces together to form a base.

7
48
30
Honeycomb
Glue on top of base.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
10
2
24
36
Honeycomb


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material

Instructions
11
2
24
24
Honeycomb
Make a 6-inch wide by 6-inch long
cutout on the left rear corner.  Glue pieces together to form a base.

13
24
24
Honeycomb
Glue on top of base.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
12
15
24
24
Honeycomb

## Building And Positioning Load Spreaders

8-4. The SEE can be rigged with either the bucket or the tamper installed.  If the bucket is installed, build a load spreader for honeycomb stack 10 as shown in Figures 8-12 and 8-13.  If the tamper is installed, build a load spreader for honeycomb stack 10 as shown in Figures 8-14 and 8-15.  Build the center frame load spreader as shown in Figures 8-16 and 8-17.  Position the load spreaders as shown in Figure 8-19.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3. Circled numbers refer to item numbers.

Item Number Pieces
Width (Inches)
Length (Inches) Material
1
1
24
36
34 inch plywood
2
1
24
36
34 inch plywood with a 4 14- by 10-inch cutout
centered 4 inches from the rear edge
3
4
7
18 11/16
2- by 8- inch lumber
4
1
18
21
34 inch plywood
5
1
18
23
34 inch plywood
6
1
18
24 34
34 inch plywood


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers in Figure 8-12.



1. Build the load spreader as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-12. 2. Secure the lumber and plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3. Circled numbers refer to item numbers.



Item
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
1
1
24
36
34 inch plywood
2
1
24
36
34 inch plywood with a 4 14- by 10-inch cutout
centered 4 inches from the rear edge
3
1
4
10
2- by 4- inch lumber with a 25 degree bevel on rear
edge


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers in Figure 8-14.



1. Build the load spreader as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-14. 2. Secure the lumber and plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3. Circled numbers refer to item numbers.


Item
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material
1
4
36
48
34 inch plywood
2
4
6
36
2- by 6-inch lumber
3
2
8
39
2- by 8- inch lumber
4
1
4
28
2- by 4-inch lumber
5
1
4
28
4- by 4-inch lumber
6
2
4
12
2- by 4-inch lumber
7
1
4
39
2- by 4-inch lumber
8
1
4
39
2- by 4-inch lumber


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers in Figure 8-14.



1. Build the load spreader as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-16. 2. Secure the lumber and plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

## **Step:**

1. Position stack 1 centered 3 inches from the front edge of the platform.  Place two 18-
foot lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon under stack 1 in a front to rear direction.
2. Position stack two 48 inches from the rear of stack number 1 and 11 12 inches from the
right side rail.
3. Position stack 3 centered and 63 inches from the rear of stack number 1.  Place two 18-
foot lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon under stack 3 in a front to rear direction.
4. Position stack four 48 inches from the rear of stack number 1 and 11 12 inches from the
left side rail.
5. Position stack 5 centered and 16 inches from the rear of stack number 3.  Place two 18-
foot lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon under stack 5 in a front to rear direction.
6. Position stack six 51 inches from the rear of stack number 2 and 11 12 inches from the
right side rail.
7. Position stack seven centered, 18 inches from the rear of stack number 5.  Place two
18-foot lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon under stack 7 in a front to rear direction.
8. Position stack eight 51 inches from the rear of stack number 4 and 11 12 inches from the
left side rail.
9. Position stack nine 21 inches from the rear of stack number 7 and 34 12 inches from the
left side rail.  Place two 18-foot lengths of 12-inch tubular nylon under stack 9 in a front to rear direction.
10. Position stack ten 28 1/2 inches from the rear of stack number 9 and 46 12 inches from
the right side rail.
11. Position stack 11 flush with the rear edge of the platform and 17 inches from the right
side rail.
12. Position stack 12 flush with the rear edge of the platform and 14 inches from the left side
rail.
1
Place a 15-foot lashing across honeycomb stack 10 in a side to side direction.
2
Place the bucket load spreader on top of honeycomb stack 10.
3
Tie a length of 12-inch tubular nylon webbing to deck ring A 13.  Run the webbing over the top
of the plywood in front of the lumber to deck ring B 13.  Secure the webbing.

## Building The Bell Housing Support Block

8-5. Build the bell housing support block as shown in Figures 8-20 and 8-21.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3. Circled numbers refer to item numbers.

Item
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
1
2
7
3
34 inch plywood
2
3
7
8
34 inch plywood
3
1
5 12
8
34 inch plywood
4
1
4 12
8
34 inch plywood
5
1
3 12
8
34 inch plywood


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers in Figure 8-20 3. The bell housing support block is positioned during the vehicle preparation.


1. Build the bell housing support block as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-20. 2. Secure the plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.

## Rigging The Tamper As An Accompanying Load

8-6. The procedures shown in Figures 8-22 through 8-24 deal with rigging the tamper as an accompanying load with the SEE on a 28-foot , type V platform.

1
Cut a 24- by 18-inch piece of 34-inch plywood and a 24- by 18-inch piece of honeycomb.
Glue the plywood to the honeycomb.
2
Position the plywood and honeycomb 7 inches from stack 9 and centered between deck rings
A 12 and B 12.
1
Prepare the tamper by securing the hoses to the pinhole with type III nylon cord.
2
Center the tamper on the plywood with the hoses to the front of the load.

Clevis Number
|                  |      | Pass lashing:                                                           |
|------------------|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1                | A 11 | Through tiedown ring, around front end of mounting pin on the right     |
| side and secure. |      |                                                                         |
| 2                | B 11 | Through tiedown ring, around front end of mounting pin on the left side |
| and secure.      |      |                                                                         |
| 3                | A 13 | Through tiedown ring, around rear end of mounting pin on the right      |
| side and secure. |      |                                                                         |
| 4                | B 13 | Through tiedown ring, around rear end of mounting pin on the left side  |
| and secure.      |      |                                                                         |

## Preparing The See

8-7. Prepare the SEE without accompanying loads and attachments as shown in Figures 8-25 through 8-
41.  Prepare the SEE with accompanying loads and attachments as shown in Figures 8-42 through 8-45.

Note.  Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 34 full.

1
Remove the falling objects protection system (FOPS).
2
Remove the towing pintle from the SEE and stow it in the right rear fender.
3
Place the bolts from the FOPS in the right rear fender toolbox (not shown)
4
Remove the spare tire and place the bolts in the right rear fender toolbox.
1
Fill the space in the right rear fender toolbox with scrap honeycomb.
2
Fill the spaces around the hydraulic jacks with scrap honeycomb.
3
Cut a piece of honeycomb to fit the door of each toolbox.
1
Close the doors and latches on the toolboxes.
2
Secure the latches with 12-inch tubular nylon webbing.
3
Pad the door and latches on the toolboxes with cellulose padding and tape.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing around the right rear fender toolbox.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring
and a load binder.
1
Place a 10- by 14-inch piece of felt against the fuel tank.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing around the fuel tank and around the ROPS.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing through the front tiedown ring on the right front of the vehicle platform
and through the ROPS handle.
1
Drill a hole approximately 4 inches from each end of two 4- by 4- by 24-inch pieces of lumber.
2
Place one piece of lumber against the ROPS behind the handles on each side of the SEE.
3
Secure the lumber by passing four lengths of 1-inch tubular nylon webbing through the holes
and around the ROPS.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing around the battery box and around the ROPS.
5
Place a 10- by 14-inch piece of felt against the battery box behind the load binder.
6
Route  a 15-foot lashing through the front tiedown ring on the left front of the vehicle platform
and around the ROPS handle.  Secure the lashing with a load binder and D-ring.
7
Route  a 15-foot lashing through the center tiedown ring on the vehicle platform and around
the ROPS.  Secure the lashing with a load binder and D-ring.
1
Secure the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic roller housing in two places with type III nylon
cord.
2
Attach and secure the rear air hose coupler handle to the rear brake bracket with type III
nylon cord.
1
Attach and secure the front air hose coupler handles to the front air brake brackets with type
III nylon cord.
2
Route a 10-foot length of type III nylon cord from the left blackout light bracket, over the hood,
and through the top running light bracket.
3
Route a second 10-foot length of type III nylon cord from the right headlight bracket, over the
top of the hood, and through the left running light bracket.
1
Place the center frame load spreader under the frame of the SEE, ensuring the two notches
match the brackets on the frame.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing from the right front tiedown ring on the frame to the left rear tiedown
ring on the frame.
3
Route a second 15-foot lashing from the left front tiedown ring on the frame to the right rear
tiedown ring on the frame.
Note.   When closing the load binders, ensure they are centered on the load spreader.



1
Lower the backhoe assembly.
2
Lower the stabilizers, relieving the weight on the rear tires.
3
Extend the backhoe assembly in a longitudinal direction.

1
Rotate the bucket against the dipper stick.
2
Wedge a 4- by 4- by 26-inch piece of lumber between the edges of the bucket opening and
the dipper stick.  Secure the lumber with a 15-foot lashing.
3
Position a 2- by 4- by 18-inch piece of lumber between the bucket and the boom.
4
Rotate the dipper stick and the bucket against the boom.
Note.  Force the hydraulics when performing steps 1 and 4.



1
Fully retract the stabilizers and pad each foot using cellulose padding and tape.
2
Route a 30-foot lashing around the foot of both stabilizers.
3
Center the ends of the lashing between the stabilizers and secure the lashing with two D-
rings and a load binder.

## Caution

Ensure the hydraulic operation locks are in the open position using the backhoe lock lever.  This is an operator function.

1
Secure the operation locks with 12-inch nylon tubular webbing.



1
Pad the two outside teeth on each side of the front bucket with cellulose padding and tape.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing around the outside left tooth and around the frame support of the
bucket.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing around the outside right tooth and around the frame support of the
bucket.
1
Place a 12- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb in the front end loader bucket.
2
Place the spare tire in the front end loader bucket against the honeycomb.
Note.   Pad all sharp edges that touch the lashings.

3
Route a 15-foot lashing through the spare tire and around the lower bucket arm support.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing through the spare tire and around the second bucket tooth on the left
side.
5
Route a 15-foot lashing through the spare tire and around the second bucket tooth on the
right side.
1
Secure the hydraulic lines to the cylinder with type III nylon cord in two places.
2
Wrap a 14- by 15-inch piece of felt around the hydraulic lines and cylinders 5 inches from the
top of the cylinders.  Secure the felt with type III nylon cord or tape.
3
Tape the hydraulic tank gages on each side of the vehicle.
1
Route a 15-foot lashing from the right tiedown ring on the rear of the vehicle platform around
the stabilizer on the right side of the vehicle.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing from the left tiedown ring on the rear of the vehicle platform around
the stabilizer on the left side of the vehicle.
Note.  The following procedures deal with rigging the SEE's spare tire in place and using the front bucket to carry the following attachments as an accompanying load:  Sump pump and hose, picket puller and pounder, circular saw and blades, and impact wrench.

1
Leave the spare tire in place.  Route a 15-foot lashing around the driver's step and in front of
the ROPS and through the spare tire's rim.  Place padding between the metal of the rim and lashing.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing around the top bar of the ROPS one time and down through the
spare tire's rim.  Place padding between the metal of the rim and the lashing.  Place a piece of felt on top of the tire and secure the lashing with a load binder and D-ring.
1
Line the front bucket with honeycomb and evenly place the listed attachments in the bucket.
Ensure the circular saw and blades are covered with cardboard and secure with tape.  Fill in any empty space between the attachments with honeycomb.
1
Cut a piece of 26- by 78- by 34-inch plywood and place it on top of the attachments in the
bucket.  Secure the plywood in place with four 15-foot lashings.  Route two lashings completely around the bucket between the bucket frame supports.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing around the outside left tooth and around the frame support of the
bucket.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing around the outside right tooth and around the frame support of the
bucket.
1
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing over the right side of the frame of the SEE at the
point where the bell housing is located.  Take the running end under the bell housing to the left side of the SEE.  Leave the lashing slack so the support block fits between the lashing and the bell housing.
2
Cut a 9- by 10-inch piece of felt and position it on the bottom of the support block.  Place the
support block and felt against the bell housing of the SEE.  The beveled side of the block will face to the rear of the SEE.
3
Cut a 5- by 6-inch piece of honeycomb and place it between the drive shaft and the support
block.
4
Take the slack out of the lashing and secure the lashing on the support stack.

## Positioning And Lashing Fops

8-8. Position and lash the FOPS as shown in Figure 8-46.


1
Position the front of the FOPS, 31 inches from the front edge of the platform between tiedown
rings A2 and A4 and between B2 and B4.
2
Place two 2- by 8- by 12-inch pieces of lumber under the rear mounting brackets of the
FOPS.
3
Cut two 12- by 18-inch pieces of felt.  Fold the felt in half and place them under the front edge
of the FOPS.
4
Route a 15-foot lashing from tiedown clevis 5, through the rings on top of the FOPS, and
through tiedown clevis 5A.  Secure the lashing on top of the FOPS with a D-ring and a load binder.
5
Route a 15-foot lashing from tiedown ring A2, over the top of the FOPS, and through tiedown
ring A4.  Secure the lashing on top of the FOPS with a D-ring and a load binder.
6
Route a 15-foot lashing from tiedown ring B2, over the top of the FOPS, and through tiedown
ring B4.  Secure the lashing on top of the FOPS with a D-ring and a load binder.

## Lifting And Positioning The See

8-9. Install the lifting slings and position the SEE as shown in Figures 8-47 and 8-48.


Note.  All measurements are given in inches.

1
Attach a 9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to a large suspension clevis, and attach the
clevis to the right rear lifting provision.  Repeat this step for the left rear lifting provision.
2
Attach a 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to a large suspension clevis, and attach the
clevis to the right front lifting provision.  Repeat this step for the left front lifting provision.
Notes.  1. Twist the left front and rear slings as necessary to ensure the SEE lifts level.

             2. Setting the brakes, raising the front end loader and the backhoe assemblies are operator functions.

3
Raise the front end loader assembly 18 inches to avoid crushing the honeycomb stacks.
4
Raise the backhoe assembly 12 inches to avoid crushing the honeycomb stacks.


## Caution

The honeycomb stacks may require slight adjustments when the truck is positioned on the stacks.

Note.  After the slings are attached to the truck and the lifting device, place the transmission lever in neutral and release the
           brakes.

1
Position the SEE on the platform with the front of the vehicle overhanging the front edge of
the platform 6 inches and the rear of the vehicle overhanging the platform 22 inches.
2
Lower the front bucket onto honeycomb stack 1 and the backhoe assembly onto honeycomb
stack 10.
3
Remove the lifting slings from the vehicle (not shown).

## Positioning And Lashing The Tamper As An Attachment And The Backhoe Bucket As An Accompanying Load

    8-10. When rigging the tamper as an attachment to the SEE and the backhoe bucket as an accompanying
    load, position and lash the tamper and backhoe bucket as shown in Figures 8-49 and 8-50.


1
Remove the backhoe bucket and attach the tamper to the SEE.
2
Place a 6- by 10-inch piece of felt between the tamper and the dipper stick.
3
Rotate the tamper against the dipper stick.
4
Secure the 15-foot lashing on honeycomb stack 10 over the tamper.
5
Install a 15-foot lashing through tiedown provision 8 and around the front of the tamper.
6
Cut a piece of 36- by 24- by 34-inch plywood and glue it to a 36- by 24-inch piece of
honeycomb.  Position the plywood and honeycomb centered and 7 inches from stack 9 between deck rings 12A and 12B.
7
Position the bucket on the plywood with the bottom of the bucket facing the front of the load
and the teeth facing to the left of the load.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
*1
A 11to B 11
Center joined D-rings on the rear of the bucket.  Run the left side
lashing between the first and second bucket teeth and through B 11. Run the right side lashing on top of the pin bracket and through A 11 and back to the left side and secure.
2
A 12 to B 12
Run lashing through A 12, up over top of bucket, through 12B back to
A 12 and secure on the right side.
*3
A 13 to B 13
Center joined D-rings on the front of the bucket.  Run the left side
lashing between the second and third bucket tooth and through B 13 and back to the right side.  Run the right side lashing over the pin
bracket, through A 13 and secure.

* 30-foot lashings

## Preparing The See After Positioning

8-11. Prepare the SEE after positioning as shown in Figures 8-51 through 8-53.



1
Remove the spark arrester and pad the stack with cellulose padding and tape.
2
Remove the air breather with the tube assembly and reinstall the bolts.  Place tape over the
hole.

3
Place the spark arrester and air breather on the passenger seat of the vehicle and secure
with type III nylon cord.
1
Secure the top vent inside the vehicle to the driver seat frame with type III nylon cord.
2
Tape all mirrors, windows, headlights, and stoplights.
3
Fold the mirrors against the doors and secure them to the doors with type III nylon cord.
4
Secure the doors to the ROPS with type III nylon cord.
5
Tape the hydraulic pressure gage on the bed of the vehicle.
6
Pad the travel lock with a 12- by 14-inch piece of felt.  Tape the felt in place.
Note.  The padding on the travel lock must be flush with the roof of the cab due to height restrictions.



1
Place a 22- by 64-inch piece of honeycomb on the front window.  Ensure the honeycomb
folds under the lip of the cab due to height restrictions.
2
Cut a piece of honeycomb to fit each side window and place it on the side windows.
3
Place a 29- by 14-inch piece of honeycomb on the right side of the rear window and a 32- by
14-inch piece on the left side of the rear window.
4
Secure all pieces of honeycomb placed on the windows with two ties of type III nylon cord.
1
Secure the 12-inch tubular nylon webbing ties on honeycomb stacks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 to the
vehicle.
2
Secure the 15-foot lashing on honeycomb stack 10 to the boom, running the lashing between
the boom and hydraulic lines.  Secure with a D-ring and load binder.

## Lashing Load To Platform

8-12. Lash the SEE to the platform as shown in Figures 8-54 through 8-57.
Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Pass lashing:
|   1  | 3    | Through tiedown provision 3, right side.    |
|------|------|---------------------------------------------|
|   2  | 3A   | Through tiedown provision 3, left side.     |
|   3  | 4    | Through tiedown provision 2, left side.     |
|   4  | 4A   | Through tiedown provision 2, right side.    |
|   5  | 6    | Through tiedown provision 1, right side.    |
|   6  | 6A   | Through tiedown provision 1, left side.     |
|     |     | Pass lashing:                            |
|-----|-----|------------------------------------------|
|  7  | 8   | Through tiedown provision 5, right side. |
|  8  | 8A  | Through tiedown provision 5, left side.  |
|  9  | 9   | Through tiedown provision 5, right side. |
| 10  | 9A  | Through tiedown provision 5, left side.  |
| 11  | 10  | Through tiedown provision 4, right side. |
| 12  | 10A | Through tiedown provision 4, left side.  |
| 13  | 11  | Through tiedown provision 4, right side. |
| 14  | 11A | Through tiedown provision 4, left side.  |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
15
12
Through tiedown provision 7, right side.
16
12A
Through tiedown provision 7, left side.
17
13
Through tiedown provision 6, right side
18
13A
Through tiedown provision 6, left side.
19
14
Through tiedown provision 6, right side
20
14A
Through tiedown provision 6, left side.
21
15
Through tiedown provision 8, right side.
22
15A
Through tiedown provision 8, left side.
23
16
Through tiedown provision 7, right side.
24
16A
Through tiedown provision 7, left side.

## Preparing And Securing The Parachute Stowage Platform

8-13. Construct the stowage platform as shown in Figure 8-58.  Secure the parachute stowage platform as shown in Figure 8-59.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.
             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.
             3. Circled numbers refer to item numbers. 4.  All 8 holes are 2 inches in diameter.

Item
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
1
2
48
88
34 inch plywood
2
4
6
46 12
2- by 6-inch lumber
3
1
4
88
2- by 4-inch lumber


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers on previous page.

1. Build the parachute stowage platform as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-58
on previous page.
2. Secure the lumber and plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions

Pass lashing:
1
17
Through the front hole in the stowage platform on the right side.
2
17A
Through the front hole in the stowage platform on the left side.
3
18
Through the rear and center holes on the right side.
4
18A
Through the rear and center holes on the left side.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Ring Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
5
B14
Through the center front hole on the inner right side of the stowage
platform.
6
C14
Through the center front hole on the inner left side of the stowage
platform.
7
A13
Through the center front hole on the inner right side of the stowage
platform (not shown).
8
B13
Through the center front hole on the inner left side of the stowage
platform (not shown).

## Installing Boom Cover

8-14. Install the boom cover as shown in Figure 8-60.

1
Center a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb over the backhoe and bend it in half.
2
Trim the left and right sides of the honeycomb so it will be even with the parachute stowage
platform and secure it in place with two lengths of type III nylon cord.

## Building, Positioning, And Securing Parachute Release Tray

8-15. Build the parachute release tray as shown in Figure 8-61.  Position and secure the release tray as shown in Figure 8-62.

Item
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)
Material
1
1
30
80
34 inch plywood
2
1
4
80
2- by 4-inch lumber


Notes.  1. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             2. Circled numbers refer to item numbers on previous page.


1. Build the parachute release tray as shown using the materials given in Figure 8-61 on
previous page.
2. Secure the lumber and plywood in place as shown with 4d nails.
1
Position the parachute release tray on the stabilizers with the cutout facing the front of the
vehicle and flush against the backhoe controls.
2
Form a 30-foot lashing according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Run the 30-foot lashing through the rear holes of the release tray and
under the stabilizers.  Secure the lashing with two D-rings and a load binder.
3
Run a 15-foot lashing from the right rear fender tiedown ring through the front hole on the
right side of the release tray.
4
Run a 15-foot lashing from the left rear fender tiedown ring through the front hole on the right
side of the release tray (not shown).
5
On one 80-inch side of three 30- by 80-inch pieces of honeycomb, make a 10- by 20-inch
cutout, 29 inches from the right side.  Stack the honeycomb on top of the parachute release tray.  Tape the front and rear top edges.  Secure the honeycomb on the release tray with type
III nylon cord in two places.
6
Wrap the controls with cellulose padding and tape.
7
Push the operator seat forward and secure it with type III nylon cord to a convenient point on
the vehicle.  Tape the top portion of the operator's seat in place.
Note.   Ensure the operator's seat is lower than the top of the honeycomb on the release tray.
8
Pad the bar on the bottom of the operator's seat with a 12- by 12-inch piece of felt and tape.

## Installing Attitude Control Bar (Acb)

8-16. Install the ACB as shown in Figures 8-63 through 8-64.



1
Install the ACB on the front loader arms flush against the felt on the cylinder arms, with the
ACB rings pointing toward the front of the platform.

Pass lashing:
|   1  | 1    | Through right ring of ACB.               |
|------|------|------------------------------------------|
|   2  | 1A   | Through left ring of ACB.                |
|   3  | 2    | Through right ring of ACB.               |
|   4  | 2A   | Through left ring of ACB.                |
|   5  | 7    | Around top bar on right side of the ACB. |
|   6  | 7A   | Around top bar on left side of the ACB.  |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
7

Around top hydraulic arm support and around top bar of the ACB,
right side.
8

Around top hydraulic arm support and around top bar of the ACB,
left side.
9

Through tiedown provision 2 on the left side and through right ring
of the ACB.
10

Through tiedown provision 2 on the right side and through left ring
of the ACB.
11

From the lower frame support arm of the bucket around the lower
bar of the ACB, right side.
12

From the lower frame support arm of the bucket around the lower
bar of the ACB, left side.

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

    8-17. Install and safety tie the suspension slings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
    SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-65.


1
Fit an 11-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell portion of a large suspension clevis.
Bolt the clevis to the front right suspension link.  Repeat this step for the left side.
2
Run the front suspension slings up through the ACB.  Pad and tape the front sling where they
touch the ACB.
3
Use a 3 34-inch, two-point link to attach an 11-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each 11-
foot sling installed in step 1.  Pad the link with felt and tape.
4
Fit a 12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell portion of a large suspension clevis.
Bolt the clevis to the right rear lifting provision.  Repeat this step for the left rear lifting provision.
5
Wrap the load suspension slings from the clevis up 37 inches with a 9- by 37-inch piece of
felt and tape.
6
Attach the end of each load suspension sling to a three-point link.
7
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the top bolt of each three-point link.
8
Fit a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell portion of a large clevis and bolt the
clevis to the right rear suspension bracket.  Repeat this step for the left rear suspension
bracket.
9
Use a 3 34-inch, two-point link assembly to attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to
each 16-foot rear sling installed in step 8.  Pad the link with felt and tape.
10 Attach the end of each 3-foot sling installed in step 9 to the three-point link on the same side.
Pad the link with felt and tape.
11 Install a modified deadman's tie according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5, three inches above the taped felt on the center suspension
slings using 12-inch tubular nylon webbing.


13 Raise the suspension slings until they are tight. 14 Install a deadman's tie according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, four inches above the cab on the front and rear suspension slings using 12-inch tubular nylon webbing.

## Installing Load Covers

8-18. Install the load covers as shown in Figure 8-66.


1
Construct an 85- by 95-inch canvas cover.  Sew loops at all four corners and two in the
center of the long sides.  Place the cover on the back portion of the vehicle over the backhoe
operator area.  Secure the cover to convenient points on the load with type III nylon cord.
2
Place a 36- by 56-inch piece of honeycomb over the boom with 2 inches under the end of the
release tray.  Tape the edges of the honeycomb and secure it with type III nylon cord.
Note.   Ensure the honeycomb and canvas cover are placed under the modified deadman's tie.

3
Place an 80- by 84-inch canvas cover over the honeycomb on the boom.  Secure the cover
with type III nylon cord to convenient points on the load.
4
Lower the suspension slings on the load.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

    8-19. Prepare, stow, and restrain five G-11C cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-67.


1
Prepare and position five G-11C cargo parachutes on the parachute stowage platform as
shown.
2
Install a type VIII nylon webbing center parachute restraint strap on top and over the cargo
parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Secure the ends to bushings 54 and 54A.
Note.   Ensure the center parachute restraint strap runs between the boom and the hydraulic cylinder.

3
Install a type VIII nylon webbing rear parachute restraint strap on the rear of the load to the
cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO- 010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Secure the ends to bushings 56 and 56A.
4
Install two multicut parachute release straps according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Parachute Release System

    8-20. Prepare and install an M-2 parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-68.


1
Center an M-2 parachute release assembly on the parachute release tray.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.  Safety tie the
risers in two places with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.  Fold the suspension slings and
secure the folds with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.  Bring the large clevises from the rear lifting provision up tight against the load and secure them with 12-inch tubular nylon webbing.
4
Tie the front M-2 parachute release safety tie to bushing 2 of the rear suspension brackets
with type III nylon cord.
5
Tie the rear M-2 parachute release safety tie to the rear lifting provisions on the SEE with
type III nylon cord (not shown).
6
Safety the front suspension slings to the ROPS handle with type III nylon cord.  Take all the
slack out of the slings and secure them to the ROPS handle with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing (not shown).
7
Pull the rear slings up and over the release tray.  Safety tie the slings with type III nylon cord
(not shown).
8
Make a safety tie using type III nylon cord.  Run the tie from bushing 39, over the top of the
suspension slings, and under the release assembly.  Secure the tie to bushing 39A.
9
Install the arming wire lanyard according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
Note.   Tape the suspension slings where the type III nylon cord safety ties touch the slings.


## Installing Extraction System

8-21. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 8-69.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC actuator mounting brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.  Connect the
free end to the center large clevis with the 3-foot clustering slings.
3
Use a 28-foot cable and safety tie the cable to convenient points on the platform with type I
14-inch cotton webbing (not shown).
4
Safety tie the 28-foot cable to tiedown provision 8 with type III nylon cord.


## Placing Extraction Parachute

8-22. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

8-23. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

8-24. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 8-70.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

8-25. Use the equipment listed in Table 8-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight: Load Shown........21,624 pounds

Maximum Load Allowed........21,944 pounds

Height........99 34 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........374 inches Overhang:    Front (bucket)........6 inches

         Rear (boom)........22 inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........165 inches

Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
1670-00-003-4389
Bar, attitude control
1
1670-01-035-6054
Bridle, extraction line bag
1
4030-00-678-8562
Clevis, suspension, 3/4-inch (medium)
2
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
10
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-326-7309
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/28-ft. cable
1
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-107-7561
    140-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
    Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
8
5310-00-232-5165
    Nut, 1-inch
8
1670-00-003-1953
    Plate, side, 3 3/4 -inch
8
5365-00-007-3414
    Spacer, large
8

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
4
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
4
5510-00-220-6246
    2- by 8- by 96-inch
2
5510-00-220-6274
    4- by 4- by 120-inch
1
5315-00-162-3151
Nail, steel, common, 4d
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
30 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11C
5

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 28 foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
38
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
     Link, suspension bracket, type V
4
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
9 Sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6304
    9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
1
1670-01-062-6305
    9-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6310
    11-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6307
    12-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6312
    120-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
5
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
70
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-268-2455
    Nylon, tubular 1-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
     Nylon, type VIII
As required

# Rigging The 277 Multi-Terrain Loader (Mtl) On A 20-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

9-1. The 277 Multi-Terrain Loader (MTL) (Figure 9-1) is rigged on a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform using four G-11 cargo parachutes. The 277 MTL is 82 inches high, 78 inches wide, 115 inches long, and weighs 9,052 pounds.  An accompanying load which consists of a front-end bucket loader attachment, a drill attachment, and an equipment storage box with a minimum weight of 1,500 pounds and a maximum weight of 3,000 pounds is also rigged with the load. The drill attachment weighs 920 pounds and the frontend bucket loader attachment weighs 940 pounds.

## Preparing Platform

9-2. Prepare a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform as shown in Figure 9-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension bracket to the right and left platform side rails using holes 6, 7, and 8. 4. Install a suspension bracket to the right and left platform side rails using holes 33, 34, and 35. 5. Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 4 of each tandem link. 6. Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 3 of the right front suspension bracket.
7. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 3 of the left front suspension bracket. 8. Install a clevis on bushing 4 of each rear suspension bracket. 9. Starting at the front of the right platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to
holes 4, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31, 37, and 39.
10. Starting at the front of the left platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to
holes 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31, 37, and 39.
11. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 20 on the right side and
1A through 20A on the left side
12. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

9-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 9-3 through 9-6. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 9-7.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material
Instructions
1
2
96
36
Honeycomb
Glue two pieces together to form a
stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

             2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
7
28
88
Honeycomb
Glue together to form a base.

1
28
88
34-inch
Plywood
Glue flush on top of the base.

1
28
88
Honeycomb
Glue flush on top of the plywood.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3 and 4
2
18
96
Honeycomb
Glue together to form a base.

1
18
96
34-inch Plywood
Glue flush on top of the base.

1
18
96
Honeycomb
Glue flush on top of the plywood.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
5
3
76
33
Honeycomb
Glue two pieces together to form a
stack.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

             3.  Do not cover the pre-positioned lashings while positioning the honeycomb stacks.

## **Step:**

1. Pre-position a lashing through tiedown ring A2 from front to rear.  Place the D-ring flush
with the front of the platform.
2. Pre-position a lashing through tiedown ring B2 from front to rear.  Place the D-ring flush
with the front of the platform.
3. Pre-position a lashing through tiedown ring A3 from rear to front.  Place the D-ring 24
inches from the rear of the tiedown ring.
4. Pre-position a lashing through tiedown ring B3 from rear to front.  Place the D-ring 24
inches from the rear of the tiedown ring
5. Position stack 1 centered and 17 inches from the front edge of the platform.
6. Position stack 2 centered and 69 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform. 7. Position stack three 72 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform and 17 inches
from the right side rail.
8. Position stack four 72 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform and 17 inches from
the left side rail.
9. Position stack 5 centered and 197 inches from the front edge of the platform.


## Preparing The 277 Multi-Terrain Loader

9-4. Prepare the MTL as shown in Figure 9-8.



1
Remove the clamshell bucket (not shown).
2
Place both hydraulic quick coupler assembly levers in the upper most position.


3
Remove the front and rear cab lights.
4
Pad the front set of lights and hardware with cellulose padding and tape.
5
Pad the rear set of lights.  Place the mounting hardware back in the mounting holes.

6
Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 3/4 full (not shown).
7
Safety tie the fuel tank cap with type III nylon cord so it will not open.
8
Remove the window from the cab roof and secure the hardware on the window.  Tape
the window on both sides with masking tape.
9
Raise the armrest to the upper most position (not shown).
10 Place a 19- by 19-inch piece of honeycomb on the driver's seat. 11 Place the cab roof window on the honeycomb.  Place the front and rear lights on top of the
window.
12 Place a second 19- by 19-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the lights and window.  Route
the seat belt over the honeycomb and secure it in it's latch.  Lower the arm rest and secure it with type III nylon cord to a convenient place in the cab.
13 Tape the front and rear windows on both sides with masking tape.  Tape the side windows on
the inside only.
14 Pad the electrical connector and hydraulic hose quick connect couplers with 12-inch felt
and tape.
15 Place a piece of felt, cut for the lower step, on top of the step and secure with tape.
Place a piece of felt, cut for the upper step, on top of the step and secure with type III
nylon cord.
16 Tie both hydraulic quick coupler assembly levers using type III nylon cord around the
lifting arm body.
17 Cover the coupler assembly, both hydraulic quick coupler assembly levers, and the hose
guide on left and right side of the lifting arm with a piece of 12-inch felt and tape.
18 Route the running end of a 15-foot around the front left (padded) corner of the vehicles
lifting arm, through the lower left tiedown provision, through the lower right tiedown provision, and back around the front right (padded) corner of the vehicles lifting arm.
Secure the lashing in the center with a load binder and D-ring.
19 Place a 44- by 31-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the cab door window.  Form an
indentation for the windshield wiper.  Tape the edges and secure the honeycomb with type III nylon cord.
20 Place a 32- by 46-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the cab.  Tape the edges and
secure the honeycomb with type III nylon cord.
21 Place a 27- by 19-inch piece of honeycomb over the cab rear window.  Tape the edges
and secure the honeycomb with type III nylon cord.
23 Center a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb on top rear of the vehicle with the 96-inch
edge flush against the honeycomb covering the rear window. Fold the honeycomb over the sides of the vehicle. Using an "X" configuration, secure the honeycomb to convenient points on the load using type III nylon cord.
24 Secure the lift arm brace retaining pin by girth-hitching a length of type III nylon cord
around the pin body. Route the one end around the lift arm and tie.
25 Place a piece of 12-inch felt large enough to cover the corner edges of the right front track
guide. Secure the felt to the track guide with cloth-backed tape.  Repeat on the left side.
26 Pad the side of the right undercarriage frame at the front and rear corners of the inner
bogie wheel attachment points using cellulose padding and tape.  Repeat on the left side.
27 Pad the corner edges of the right rear track guide using cellulose padding and tape.
Repeat on the left side.

## Preparing The Accompanying Load Equipment Storage Box

9-5. Prepare the equipment storage box as shown in Figure 9-9.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



1
Build a storage box as shown.  Cut two 22- by 92- by 34-inch pieces of plywood to form a
front and rear endboard.
2
Cut the notches in the front endboard as shown.
3
Cut the notches in the rear endboard as shown.
Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.



4
Cut the top of the box as shown.
5
Build the bottom of the box as shown.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

6
Cut two 34 1/2- by 22- by 34-inch pieces of plywood to form the ends of the box.
7
Nail a 2- by 4- by 22-inch piece of lumber flush on each end of the plywood sides.
8
Assemble the box leaving the top off (not shown).


## Preparing The Accompanying Load

9-6. Prepare the accompanying load as shown in Figure 9-10.

1
Pad the upper edge of each side of the bucket scoop using cellulose padding and tape.
2
Wrap the hydraulic hose line quick connectors with cellulose padding and tape.  Secure
the hoses to the bucket attachment in several places using type III nylon cord.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

3
Prepare a honeycomb stack for the drill attachment as shown.


Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
36
66
Honeycomb
Glue together to form a base.
1
36
66
Honeycomb
Cut a 15- by 19- inch cutout as shown and
glue to the base.
2
8 12
15
Honeycomb
Glue on the corners of the cutout.
4
8 12
15
34-inch Plywood
Glue two pieces flush on top of each 8 12- by
15-inch piece of honeycomb.
2
15
15
Honeycomb
Glue centered on top of the base as shown.
2
15
15
34-inch Plywood
Glue two pieces flush on top of the 15- by 15-
inch pieces of honeycomb.



4
Pad the inner serrated edge of the drill attachment with cellulose padding and tape.
5
Wrap the hydraulic hose line quick connectors with cellulose padding and tape.
6
Secure the hoses to the side of the drill attachment in several places using type III nylon
cord.
7
Wrap a piece of 12-inch felt around the drill bit head and secure using 2-inch adhesive
cloth-backed tape.

## Lifting And Positioning The Multi-Terrain Loader

9-7. Install the lifting slings and position the 277 MTL as shown in Figures 9-11 through 9-17.



1
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the vehicle's left front cab lifting provision
with a double large clevis. Repeat for the right front lift provision.
2
Attach a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the vehicle's left rear cab lifting provision
with a large clevis.  Repeat for the right rear lift provision.
3
Route a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling through the opposite end of the previously
attached slings. Attach the end of the 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the lifting
device.
Notes.  All measurements are given in inches.

1
Center the 277 MTL on the honeycomb stacks with the rear of the 277 MTL 64 12 inches
from the front edge of the platform.  Ensure the inside edge of the tracks are flush with inside edge of honeycomb stacks 3 and 4.
2
Remove the 3-foot (4 loop), type XXVI nylon slings from the cab (not shown).
1
Center the front-end bucket loader attachment from left to right on top of honeycomb
stack 5. Ensure the front edge of the bucket is flush with rear edge of stack.
1
Place a 15-foot lashing 16 inches from each side of honeycomb stack 1.
2
Center the equipment storage box on honeycomb stack 1.
3
Place a 34- by 86 1/2-inch piece of honeycomb in the bottom of the equipment box.
Make cutouts in each corner of the honeycomb to accommodate the 2- by 4-inch piece of lumber in the box (not shown).
4
Place the equipment in the storage box and fill all empty space with honeycomb. Place a
35- by 86 1/2-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the equipment to level the load.
Note:  The minimum weight for the equipment storage box is 1,500 pounds and the maximum
          weight is 3,000 pounds.



1
Nail the top on the equipment storage box with 8d nails.
2
Route the 15-foot lashings previously positioned around the box and secure at the rear of
the box with a D-ring and load binder.
1
Center the honeycomb stack for the drill attachment flush with the front and rear of the
equipment storage box.  The cutout will be on the right side of the box.
1
Center the drill attachment on top of the honeycomb stack with the drill bit head facing
toward the left side of the platform.  Ensure the body of the drill is centered on top of the 15- by 15- by 34-inch piece of plywood with the attachment end centered on top of each
15- by 8- by 34-inch piece of plywood.

## Lashing Load To Platform

9-8. Lash the Multi-Terrain Loader to the platform as shown in Figure 9-18.
Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
1
2 and 7
Through clevis 2 and its own D-ring then through front top left
cutout on the front endboard.  Pass a second lashing through clevis 7 and its own D-ring then through the rear top left cutout on
the rear endboard.  Secure the lashings on the left side with two D- rings and load binder.
2
2A and 7A
Through clevis 2A and its own D-ring then through front top right
cutout on the front endboard.  Pass a second lashing through
clevis 7A and its own D-ring then through the rear top right cutout on the rear endboard.  Secure the lashings on the right side with two D-rings and load binder.
3
3 and 3A
Through clevis 3 and its own D-ring then through rear top right
cutout on the rear endboard.  Pass a second lashing through clevis 3A and its own D-ring then through the rear top left cutout on the rear endboard.  Secure the lashings on the rear endboard with two D-rings and load binder.
4
4 and 4A
Through clevis 4 and its own D-ring then through rear bottom right
cutout on the rear endboard.  Pass a second lashing through clevis 4A and its own D-ring then through the rear bottom left cutout on the rear endboard.  Secure the lashings on the rear endboard with two D-rings and load binder.
Number
Clevis Number
|                                                                     |          | Pass lashing:                                                       |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5                                                                   | 5 and 5A | Through clevis 5 and its own D-ring then through front bottom right |
| cutout on the front endboard.  Pass a second lashing through        |          |                                                                     |
| clevis 5A and its own D-ring then through the front bottom left     |          |                                                                     |
| cutout on the front endboard.  Secure the lashings on the front     |          |                                                                     |
| endboard with two D-rings and load binder.                          |          |                                                                     |
| 6                                                                   | 6 and 6A | Through clevis 6 and its own D-ring then through front top right    |
| cutout on the front endboard.  Pass a second lashing through        |          |                                                                     |
| clevis 6A and its own D-ring then through the front top left cutout |          |                                                                     |
| on the front endboard.  Secure the lashings on the front endboard   |          |                                                                     |
| with two D-rings and load binder.                                   |          |                                                                     |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
7
A2
Around the upper portion of the main body by its attachment point.
Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.
8
A3
Around the upper portion of the main body by its attachment point.
Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.
9
B2
Around the lower portion of the main body by the drill bit.  Loosely
secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.
10
B3
Around the lower portion of the main body by the drill bit.  Loosely
secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.

Note:  Ensure the drill attachment is centered on the honeycomb stack, and tighten all of the lashings at the same time.

Pass lashing:
| 11              | 1    | Around the drill attachments upper front right padded corner of the    |
|-----------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| attachment end. |      |                                                                        |
| 12              | 9    | Around the drill attachments upper rear right padded corner of the     |
| attachment end. |      |                                                                        |
| 13              | 1A   | Around the front bottom bracket located at the center of attachment    |
| body.           |      |                                                                        |
| 14              | 8A   | Around the rear bottom bracket located at the center of attachment     |
| body.           |      |                                                                        |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
15
8
Through the vehicle's left rear bottom tiedown provision.
16
9A
Through the vehicle's right rear bottom tiedown provision.
17
10
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the fourth set
of boogie wheels.
18
10A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the fourth
set of bogie wheels.
19
11
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the second
set of bogie wheels.
20
11A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the second
set of bogie wheels.
21
12
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the first set of
bogie wheels.
22
12A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the first set
of bogie wheels.
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions


Pass lashing:
23
13
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the seventh
set of bogie wheels.
24
13A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the seventh
set of bogie wheels.
25
14
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the seventh
set of bogie wheels.
26
14A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the seventh
set of bogie wheels.
27
15
Around the left side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the fifth set of
bogie wheels.
28
15A
Around the right side of the vehicle's undercarriage by the fifth set
of bogie wheels.
Clevis Number
|                          |     | Pass lashing:                                                      |
|--------------------------|-----|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 29                       | 17  | Through the vehicle's left front bottom tiedown provision.         |
| 30                       | 17A | Through the vehicle's right front bottom tiedown provision.        |
| 31                       | 16  | Through the space on the left side of the main body of the bucket  |
| loader and bucket scoop. |     |                                                                    |
| 32                       | 16A | Through the space on the right side of the main body of the bucket |
| loader and bucket scoop. |     |                                                                    |
| 33                       | 20  | Through the space on the left side of the main body of the bucket  |
| loader and bucket scoop. |     |                                                                    |
| 34                       | 20A | Through the space on the right side of the main body of the bucket |
| loader and bucket scoop. |     |                                                                    |

## Preparing Parachute Stowage Platform

9-9. Construct the parachute support stack and stowage platform as shown in Figures 9-19 through 9-22.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

|                                           |     |
|-------------------------------------------|-----|
| Pieces                                    |     |
| Width                                     |     |
| (Inches)                                  |     |
| Length                                    |     |
| (Inches)                                  |     |
|                                           |     |
| Material                                  |     |
|                                           |     |
| Instructions                              |     |
|                                           |  4  |
|                                           |  4  |
| front side as shown and glue to the base. |     |
|                                           |  1  |

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale. 3. All holes are 2 inches in diameter.

1
Construct the parachute platform as shown.

1
Glue a 70- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb between the 2- by 6-inch piece of lumber on
the bottom of the parachute stowage platform.
2
Position the parachute stowage honeycomb stack in the front-end bucket loader. Ensure
the cutout end of the honeycomb stack faces toward the front of the load and the rear edge is flush with the front edge of the bucket scoop.
3
Glue two 77- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb on top of the parachute stowage
honeycomb stack flush with the rear edge.
4
Place the parachute stowage platform on top of the honeycomb pieces. Ensure the
honeycomb on the bottom of the parachute stowage platform is centered and flush with the front and rear edge of the 77- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb.
1
Pad and tape all sharp edges including the six 2-inch holes on the parachute stowage
platform.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 18, up through the center hole of the parachute
stowage platform, down through the front hole of the parachute stowage platform, and
secure with a D-ring and load binder.
3
Repeat step 2 on the left side using clevis 18A (not shown).
4
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 19, up through the center hole of the parachute
stowage platform, down through the rear hole of the parachute stowage platform, and secure with a D-ring and load binder.
5
Repeat step 4 on the left side using clevis 19A (not shown).

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

9-10. Install and safety tie the suspension slings as shown in Figures 9-23 through 9-26.



1
Place two pieces of 72- by 180-inch canvas over the cab of the 277 MTL. Fold all excess
canvas and secure the load cover in place with lengths of type III nylon cord.
 *Note.* The load cover must cover the entire cab body.

2
Pad each rear corner of the equipment storage box with cellulose padding and adhesive
cloth-backed tape.
3
Pad the upper right rear corner of the drill attachment mounting bracket with cellulose
padding and adhesive cloth-backed tape.
4
Cut two pieces of 2- by 6- by 74-inch lumber and nail the lumber together.  Center the lumber
from left to right and front to rear on the 277 MTL behind the rear cab window.
1
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing through the vehicle's left rear tiedown
provision, around the 2- by 6- by 74-inch piece of lumber from bottom to top, and back
toward its own D-ring.  Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.
2
Repeat step 1 on the left side using the vehicle's right rear tiedown provision (not shown).
3
Route the running end of a 15-foot lashing around the vehicle's front left undercarriage
attaching point, around the 2- by 6- by 74-inch piece of lumber from bottom to top, and
back toward its own D-ring.  Loosely secure the lashing with a D-ring and loadbinder.
4
Repeat step 3 on the right side using the vehicle's front right undercarriage attaching
point (not shown).
5
Close all load binders simultaneously ensuring the spreader bar remains centered on the
277 MTL.
1
Attach a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the
large clevis to the right tandem link assembly.  Repeat for the opposite side.
2
Attach one end of a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis.
Route the other end of the 3-foot (4 loop), type XXVI nylon sling through all loops of a 16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling and onto the bell portion of the large clevis.  Attach the large
clevis to the right suspension bracket assembly.  Repeat for the opposite side.
3
Pad each front sling starting from the large clevis with a 68 inch length of 12-inch felt and
secure with adhesive cloth-backed tape.
4
Pad each rear sling starting from the top of the 3-foot (4 loop), type XXVI nylon sling with a
68-inch length of 12-inch felt and secure with adhesive cloth-backed tape.
5
Raise the slings and install a deadman's tie on the suspension slings as shown in FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
1
Lower the suspension slings ensuring the deadman's tie is positioned between the cab lifting provisions.  Lower the suspension slings until the front suspension slings touch the spreader bar.
2
Tie the front suspension slings to the spreader bar with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing, one
turn tripled.
 *Note.* Cut the load cover to make the safety ties at the front and rear lift provisions.

3
Continue to lower the slings and make a second safety tie on the front suspension slings at
the vehicle's rear cab lifting provisions with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing, one turn doubled.
4
Make a third safety tie on the slings at the vehicle's front cab lifting provisions with type I, 14-
inch cotton webbing, one turn doubled.
5
When the rear suspension slings make contact with vehicle, make a safety tie to the vehicle's
front cab lifting provisions with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing, one turn doubled.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

9-11. Prepare, stow, and restrain four G-11B cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 9-27.



1
Position four G-11B cargo parachutes on the parachute stowage platform according to FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
2
Install the front parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on the first bushing of
the suspension bracket on each side.
3
Install the rear parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on bushings 36 and
36A.
4
Install two multi-cut parachute release straps according to TM 4-48.02 (FM4-20.102)/MCRP
4-11.3J/ NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Parachute Release System

    9-12. Prepare and install an M-2 parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 9-28.


1
Position an M-2 parachute release assembly on the front of the 277 MLT and temporarily
safety tie in place with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.  Tie the lower suspension links together
with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.
3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.
4
Fold the excess suspension slings and safety tie with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
5
Safety tie any slack in the riser extensions using type I, 14-inch cotton webbing to the center
parachute (not shown).
6
Tie the front M-2 parachute release safety tie to the vehicle's front lift points with type III nylon
cord.  Remove the temporary safety tie.
7
Tie the rear M-2 parachute release safety tie to convenient points on the load with type III
nylon cord.
8
S-fold the slack in the deadman's tie and secure with masking tape.

## Installing Extraction System

9-13. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 9-29.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the rear mounting holes for the EFTC actuator brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 16-foot cable and safety tie the cable to convenient points on the platform with type I,
14-inch cotton webbing.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

9-14. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

9-15. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

9-16. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 9-30.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

9-17. Use the equipment listed in Table 9-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight: Load Shown........18,240 pounds
Max Weight Load     ........18,240 pounds
Height........100 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........258 inches Overhang:    Front........0 inches

         Rear........0 inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........111 inches

Extraction System with 16-foot cable (adds 18 inches to the length of the load)

Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
7
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5785
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/16-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
4
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-107-7651
    140-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
6
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
6
1670-00-003-1954
Plate, side, 5 1/2-inch
6
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
6

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
3
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
5
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
5315-00-753-3885
Nail, steel, common, 16D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
30 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11B
4

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-00-040-8135
    28-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 20-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
40
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
     Link, suspension bracket, type V
4
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
9 Sheets

National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8817
Release, cargo parachute, M-2
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
5
1670-01-062-6308
    16-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
4
1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI
4
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot
54
1670-01-483-8259
Link, parachute, connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
    Nylon, type VIII
As required

# Rigging The A/S37U-3 All-Purpose Remote Transporter (Arts Ii) On A 16-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of The Load

10-1. The A/S37U-3 all-purpose remote transporter (Figure 10-1) is rigged on a 16-foot, type V airdrop platform using three G-11 cargo parachutes. The ARTS II is 78 inches high, 64 inches wide, 146 inches long, and weighs 9,880 pounds.



## Preparing Platform

10-2. Prepare a 16-foot, type V airdrop platform as shown in Figure 10-2.



1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 16-foot, type V airdrop platform as outlined in TM 10-
1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension bracket to the right and left platform side rails using holes 26, 27, and 28. 4. Install a clevis on bushings 3 and 4 of each tandem link. 5. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 4 of each suspension bracket. 6. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted to holes
8, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, and 30.
7. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 11 on the right side and
1A through 11A on the left side
8. Label the tiedown rings according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

10-3. Build the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figures 10-3 through 10-6. Position the stacks as shown in Figure 10-7.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
1
10
12
12
Honeycomb
Glue five pieces together to form a stack.
Form two stacks.

1
12
32
Honeycomb
Glue the 32-inch piece of honeycomb on top
of the two stacks, flush with the outside edges, to form a bridge.

6
12
12
Honeycomb
Glue three pieces together to form a stack.
Form two stacks.  Glue each stack flush with the outside edge of the bridge.

1
12
32
34 inch
Plywood
Glue the 32-inch piece of plywood on top of the two stacks, flush with the outside edges.

4
4 X 4
13
Lumber
Nail one piece of lumber 2 12-inches from the
front edge and flush with the right edge of the plywood. Nail the second piece of lumber flush with the rear edge of the first piece of lumber.  Repeat on the left side of the plywood with the remaining 4- by 4-inch lumber.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2
5
22
35
Honeycomb
Glue to form a forward base.

2
22
35
34 inch Plywood


4
2 X 4
22
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the four 2- by 4-
by 22-inch pieces of lumber to the 34- inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush with the 22-inch edges of the plywood.  Place on top of the base.  DO NOT glue.

3
22
35
Honeycomb
Glue to form top layers.  Place on top of
the plywood.  DO NOT glue.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
2 (Cont)
5
22
30
Honeycomb
Glue to form an aft base.

2
22
30
34 inch Plywood


4
2 X 4
22
Lumber
Evenly space and nail the four 2- by
4- by 22-inch pieces of lumber to the 34-inch pieces of plywood.  The outside pieces of lumber will be flush with the 22-inch edges of the plywood.  Place on top of the base. DO NOT glue.

3
22
30
Honeycomb
Glue to form top layers.  Place on
top of the plywood.  DO NOT glue.

2
24
65
34 inch Plywood
Cut the top piece of plywood as
shown.

7
2 X 4
22
Lumber


3
2 X 4
10
Lumber
Nail a 2- by 4-by 10-inch piece of
lumber 1 12 inches in from the front edge and centered on the top piece of plywood. Nail a 2- by 4- by 24- inch piece of lumber with one edge flush against the forward edge of the first set of cutouts. Nail a 2- by 4- by 24-inch piece of lumber with one edge flush against the front edge of the second set of cutouts. Nail a 2- by 4-by 10-inch piece of lumber centered on the second set of cutouts. Nail a 2- by 4- by 24-inch piece of lumber with one edge flush against the rear edge of the second set of cutouts. Nail a 2- by 4- by 24- inch piece of lumber with one edge flush against the forward edge of the
third set of cutouts.  Center three 2-
by 4- by 24-inch pieces of lumber evenly spaced between the third and fourth 2 by 4 positioned above. Nail a 2- by 4- by 10-inch piece of lumber 1 12 inches in and centered from the rear edge of the top piece of plywood. Nail the bottom 24- by 65- by 34 -inch piece of plywood on top of the 2- by 4-inch pieces of lumber. Position the load spreader on top of the honeycomb stack, with the cut outs on top, even with the front and rear and with a 1-inch overhang on both sides of the stack.


Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3
2
60
20
Honeycomb
Place honeycomb side by side to form a
60- by 40-inch base.

24
10
9
Honeycomb
Glue honeycomb to form twelve stacks
of two pieces. Glue one stack of honeycomb to the front edge of the base with the 10-inch side flush with the front and 4 inches in from the left side. Glue one stack of two pieces of honeycomb to the front edge of the base with the 10-inch side flush with the front and 4 inches in from the right side. Glue one stack of honeycomb to the rear edge of the base with the 10-inch side flush with the rear and 4 inches in from the left side. Glue one stack of two pieces of honeycomb to the rear edge
of the base with the 10-inch side flush
with the rear and 4 inches in from the right side.

3
60
40
34 inch
Plywood
Glue one piece of plywood onto the honeycomb stacks centered left to right and front to rear.  Build three layers.

2
2 X 4
8
Lumber
Nail the 2- by 4- by 8-inch piece of
lumber on top of the plywood with the 3 12-inch side flush with the front edge and 7 inches in from the right side. Repeat on the left side.

2
2 X 4
6
Lumber
Nail the 2- by 4- by 6-inch piece of
lumber on top of the 2- by 4- by 8-inch piece of lumber with the 3 12-inch side flush with the front.  Repeat on the left side.
Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
3 (Cont)
2
2 X 4
4 34
Lumber
Nail the 2- by 4- by 4 34-inch piece of
lumber on top of the 2- by 4- by 6- inch lumber with the 312 inch side flush with the front.  Repeat on the left side.

2
2 X 4
60
Lumber
Nail the 2- by 4- by 60-inch piece of
lumber flush with the rear edge of plywood.  Nail the second piece of lumber flush on top of the first piece of lumber.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches.

Stack
Number

Pieces
Width
(Inches)
Length
(Inches)

Material

Instructions
4, 5, 6,
& 7
20
18
13
Honeycomb
Glue five pieces together to make a
stack.  Make four stacks.



Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

## **Step:**

1. Position stack 1 centered and flush with the front edge of the platform.
2. Position stack 2 centered and 36 inches from the front edge of the platform.
3. Position stack 3 centered and 146 inches from the front edge of the platform. 4. Position stack four 40 inches from the front edge of the platform and 21 inches from the
left side rail.
5. Position stack five 90 inches from the front edge of the platform and 21 inches from the
left side rail.
6. Position stack six 40 inches from the front edge of the platform and 21 inches from the
right side rail.
7. Position stack seven 90 inches from the front edge of the platform and 21 inches from
the left side rail.

## Preparing The All-Purpose Remote Transporter

10-4. Prepare the ARTS as shown in Figure 10-8.



1
Remove the clamshell bucket and the windshield (not shown).
2
Retract the attachment mounting plate hydraulic cylinder.
3
Ensure the fuel tank is no more than 3/4 full (not shown).
4
Route a 15-foot lashing under the attachment mounting plate cross bar, around the right
tiedown shackle, and secure with a D-ring and load binder on the right side.
5
Route a 15-foot lashing under the attachment mounting plate cross bar, around the left
tiedown shackle, and secure with a D-ring and load binder on the left side.
6
Girth hitch a length of Type III nylon cord around the center of the right attachment platelocking handle. Pass one running end around the cross bar and secure with a slip knot.
7
Girth hitch a length of Type III nylon cord around the center of the left attachment platelocking handle. Pass one running end around the cross bar and secure with a slip knot.
8
Safety tie the arm stop bracket with a length of Type III nylon cord around the loader arms on
both the left and right sides.
9
Tape all glass, gauges, and reflectors.
10 Remove the key from the valve control station ignition switch and tape to the side panel.
11 Girth hitch a length of Type III nylon cord around the steering/revolutions per minute
(RPM) control station center control lever. Route the running ends to the rear and around the outside control levers and secure to the roll cage fence.
12 Girth hitch a second length of Type III nylon cord around the steering/RPM control station
center control lever. Route the running ends to the front and around the outside control
levers and secure to the roll cage fence.
13 Position a 5- by 10-inch piece of honeycomb under the valve control station hydraulic
control levers. Secure with a length of Type III nylon cord to the roll cage fence.
14 Route a length of Type III nylon cord through the bottom actuator mounting bracket, over
top of the hydraulic control levers and secure on top.
15 Position the auxiliary power take off (PTO) in the neutral position.  Girth hitch a length of
Type III nylon cord around the PTO lever. Route the running ends to the rear and secure to the roll cage fence.
16 Girth hitch a second length of Type III nylon cord around the PTO lever. Route the
running ends to the front and secure to the roll cage fence.
17 Place a 15-foot lashing under the actuator control node mount. Place a 12- by 16-inch piece
of honeycomb on top of the lashing and under the mount with the 16-inch side facing towards the front.
18 Place a second piece of 12- by 16-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the actuator control
node.
19 Place a 10- by 16-inch piece of honeycomb on the front and rear side of the actuator control
node. Secure the honeycomb in place with the pre-positioned lashing with the D-ring and load-binder on top.
20 Remove the center camera and mount from the top of the cab. Fold the antenna down
and secure it to the frame with Type III nylon cord. Pad the antenna with cellulose
wadding and tape in place.
21 Remove the rear camera and mount from the top of the cab. 22 Remove the antenna from the top of the cab. 23 Remove the antenna tripod from the top of the cab.
26 Adjust the front fixed video camera to a level position. Pad the camera with cellulose
padding and tape.

27 Place a 12- by 12-inch piece of felt on the safety strobe light and secure with Type III
nylon cord.  Pad the cradles for the antenna tripod with felt and tape in place. Secure all
cables together with Type III nylon cord.
28 Route 15-foot lashing between the right rear roll cage support arm and fence, under the
platform control unit mount, between the left rear roll cage support arm and fence, on top
of the roll cage and under the fixed camera wiring harness.  Cut a 4- by 12-inch piece of felt and position under the load-binder and D-ring.
29 Route the free end of a lashing between the right rear roll cage support arm and the right
rear shock mount of the platform control unit mount, under the platform control unit
mount, between the left rear roll cage support arm and the left rear shock mount of the
platform control unit mount, on top of the roll cage, between the platform antenna assembly and platform antenna assembly wiring harness under the fixed video camera
wiring harness.  Cut a 4- by 12-inch piece of inch felt and position under the load-binder and D-ring.
30 Pad and tape the top of the data antenna assembly with cellulose padding. Loosen the antenna mount and fold the antenna down. Place a 4- by 4-inch piece of honeycomb to the front of the center camera mount. This will be at the end of the antenna.

31 Pad and tape between the 4-inch piece of honeycomb and the Video Antenna assembly.

32 Secure the data antenna assembly to the cab with Type III nylon cord.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

33 Cut the top front and top side pieces of honeycomb as shown. 34 Glue an 11- by 16- by 34-inch piece of plywood on the top layer of the side piece of honeycomb.

35 Cut two 8- by 32-inch pieces of honeycomb for the top back pieces (not shown).

36 Place the three stacks on top of the cab as shown.

37 Center a 32- by 70-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the honeycomb stacks with the 70-
inch side flush with the left side of the base.
38 Cut a 36- by 80- by 34-inch piece of plywood. Drill a 12-inch hole in each corner of the
plywood, 2 inches from each of the corners. Secure each corner of the plywood with 12-
inch tubular nylon webbing to the roll cage fence.
39 Route a 15-foot lashing through the sixth hole from the front and the third row from the
top of the roll cage fence on the right side, under the roll cage top, through the sixth hole from the front and the third row from the top of the roll cage fence on the left side, up and
over the top plywood and secure with a D-ring and load-binder on the left side. Pad the
areas the lashing makes contact with the cage with cellulose padding and tape.
40 Pad and tape the mode control station/emergency stop buttons on both the left and right
sides.
41 Pad and tape all hydraulic hose fittings. Secure the hydraulic hoses to the body on both
the left and right side with Type III nylon cord.
42 Pad and tape the pintle hook control box. 43 Fold a 6- by 6-inch piece of felt and position between the hydraulic tubing on both sides
of the loader arms. Secure in place with Type III nylon cord around the loader arms.
44 Place a 27- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb on both sides of the engine compartment
with the 27-inch side flush with the rear edge of the engine. Cut the bottom edges of the honeycomb to fit the contour of the fenders.
45 Place a 28- by 31-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the engine compartment with the
28-inch side flush with the rear edge.
46 Tape the top outside edges of honeycomb and secure honeycomb in place with type III
nylon cord.
47 Pad and tape the front hydraulic hose fittings on the loader arms.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.


a top and bottom.

1/2-inch side) of the bottom with a 1 1/2-inch overhang on each end using 8d nails.
51 Center and nail a 2- by 4- by 32 1/2-inch piece of lumber (on the flat side) using 8d nails between the two pieces of lumber on the bottom with a 1 1/2-inch overhang on each end.



Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale.

52 Nail a 2- by 4- by 36 1/2-inch piece of lumber (on the flat side) flush on the left side (35-
inch side) of the plywood sides with a 34- inch overhang on each end using 8d nails.
53 Nail a 2- by 4- by 36 1/2-inch piece of lumber (on the flat side) flush on the right side (35-
inch side) of the plywood sides with a 34- inch overhang on each end using 8d nails.

54 Center and nail a 2- by 4- by 36 1/2-inch piece of lumber (on the flat side) using 8d nails
between the two pieces of lumber on the sides with a 34- inch overhang on each end Build a storage box as shown.
55 Cut two 28- by 35- by 34-inch pieces of plywood to form the ends of the box. 56 Assemble the box leaving the top off (not shown).
57 Place a 27- by 57-inch piece of honeycomb in the bottom of the equipment box.
58 Place a 29- by 26-inch piece of honeycomb on the front right and rear right sides of the
box.
59 Place a 25 12- by 28- by 34-inch piece of plywood flush against the ends of the
honeycomb inside the box.
60 Place a 21- by 26-inch piece of honeycomb against the right end piece and one to the
right side of the plywood.
61 Place a 26- by 33-inch piece of honeycomb on the front left of the equipment box and
one on the left rear of the equipment box.
62 Pad the antenna, antenna tripod, center camera and mount, rear camera and mount, and
windshield with cellulose padding and tape.
63 Position the padded center and rear cameras on the right side of the box. Fill in the
spaces with pieces of honeycomb.
64 Position the large suitcase (control box) to the rear of the equipment box on the left side.
Position the two medium size suitcases (joystick and spare electronic parts) to the left front of the equipment box. Position the padded windshield between the boxes.
65 Place a 20- by 22-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the cameras. 66 Place the small suitcase (lap top) on top of the 20- by 22-inch piece of honeycomb. Fill
the empty space with honeycomb.
67 Cut a 20- by 22-inch piece of honeycomb and position it on top of the small suitcase.
68 Place two 12- by 33-inch pieces of honeycomb over the large suitcase. 69 Place two 9- by 33-inch pieces of honeycomb over the medium size suitcases.
70 Place the antenna and antenna tripod on top of the equipment. Fill all empty spaces with
honeycomb to a uniform level.
71 Place the 29 12- by 59- by 34-inch plywood top on the equipment box and nail in place.
Tape the edges of the equipment box lid with 2-inch adhesive tape.
72 Pad the main hydraulic hose couplings on the right side of the clamshell bucket with
cellulose padding and tape.
73 Pad the rear bottom of the clamshell bucket on the mounting brackets with cellulose
padding and tape.
74 Secure the hydraulic hoses to the clamshell bucket lower right mounting bracket with
Type III nylon cord.

## Lifting And Positioning The All-Purpose Remote Transporter

10-5. Install the lifting slings and position the ARTS as shown in Figures 10-9 through 10-13.

1
Route a 3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI nylon sling between the left front drive wheel and the first
lower left bogie wheel and attach both ends to the bell of a large clevis. Repeat for the right
side.
2
Attach a 12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bolt end of the large clevis on each
side.
3
Attach an 11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the rear lifting shackles with a large
clevis. Repeat for the opposite side.
1
Center the ARTS on the honeycomb stacks with the rear weights even with the front
edge of the platform.  Remove the slings and clevises.
 1

1
Place two 15-foot lashings on stack 3 with the D-rings overhanging the rear edge by 17
inches and 13 inches in from the left and right sides.
2
Position the clamshell bucket centered on stack 3 with the bucket teeth flush against the
front edge of the 2- by 4- by 60-inch piece of lumber. Center the heal of the bucket attaching bracket on top of the 2- by 4- by 4 34-inch piece of lumber on the front edge of stack 3.
1
Place a 12- by 59-inch piece of honeycomb in the rear of the bucket.
2
Center the equipment box in the bucket with the rear edge of the box overhanging the
rear edge of stack three by 10 inches.
3
Pass the right lashing through the lower left bucket attaching bracket, over the top of the
bucket, over the top of the equipment box and secure with a D-ring and load binder on the rear of the box.  Repeat with the left lashing.
1
Pad both hydraulic mounting brackets with cellulose padding and tape.
2
Pass the free end of a 15-foot lashing around the inside top left hydraulic mounting
bracket and through its own D-ring.
3
Pass the free end of a 15-foot lashing around the inside top right hydraulic mounting
bracket and through its own D-ring.
4
Secure both lashings with two D-rings and a load binder on the rear of the box.

## Covering The Load

10-6. Prepare and cover the load as shown in Figure 10-14.


1
Place a 36- by 80-inch piece of honeycomb on the loader arms. Ensure the top edge of the
honeycomb is under and flush with the front bottom edge of the 36- by 80- by 3/4-inch plywood top.
2
Tape the edges of the honeycomb and secure the honeycomb with two lengths of Type III
nylon cord.
3
Place a 60- by 325-inch canvas cover over the load.
4
Secure the load cover in place with Type III nylon cord. Ensure there are enough lengths of
Type III nylon cord to keep the canvas cover in place.

## Lashing Load To Platform

10-7. Lash the ARTS to the platform as shown in Figure 10-15.
Note. Pad any sharp edges on the load where a lashing may pass. Use cellulose padding and masking tape.

Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number


Pass lashing:
1
1
Around the pintle hook receiver.
2
1A
Around the pintle hook receiver.
3
2
Between the left rear top and bottom bogie wheel and around the
lower support arm.
4
2A
Between the right rear top and bottom bogie wheel and around the
lower support arm.
Pass lashing:
| 5                             | 3    | Between the left front top and bottom bogie wheel and    |
|-------------------------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| around the lower support arm. |      |                                                          |
| 6                             | 3A   | Between the right front top and bottom bogie wheel and   |
| around the lower support arm. |      |                                                          |
| 7                             | 4    | Between the left rear top and bottom bogie wheel and     |
| around the lower support arm. |      |                                                          |
| 8                             | 4A   | Between the right rear top and bottom bogie wheel and    |
| around the lower support arm. |      |                                                          |
Lashing
Number
Tiedown
Clevis Number
Instructions

Pass lashing:
9
5
Around the clamshell bucket's top left outside hydraulic cylinder
attaching bracket.
10
5A
Around the clamshell bucket's top right outside hydraulic cylinder
attaching bracket.
11
6
Around the clamshell bucket's bottom right attaching bracket.
12
6A
Around the clamshell bucket's bottom left attaching bracket.
|                    |     | Pass lashing:                                                     |
|--------------------|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 13                 | 7   | Around the left front shackle.                                    |
| 14                 | 7A  | Around the right front shackle.                                   |
| 15                 | 8   | Between the left front top and bottom bogie wheel and around the  |
| lower support arm. |     |                                                                   |
| 16                 | 8A  | Between the right front top and bottom bogie wheel and around the |
| lower support arm. |     |                                                                   |
Number
Pass lashing:
| 17                                     | 9    | Around the clamshell bucket's left front tooth.                    |
|----------------------------------------|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 18                                     | 9A   | Around the clamshell bucket's right front tooth                    |
| 19                                     | A8   | Through tiedown ring A8, up through and behind the left hydraulic  |
| cylinder over the front of the bucket. |      |                                                                    |
| 20                                     | D8   | Through tiedown ring D8, up through and behind the right hydraulic |
| cylinder over the front of the bucket. |      |                                                                    |
Clevis Number
|                                                                     |           | Pass lashing:                                                 |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 21                                                                  | B8 and A6 | Through tiedown ring B8 and through its own D-ring. Route the |
| lashing up over the rear side of the equipment box, over the top of |           |                                                               |
| the box and attached to tiedown ring A6.                            |           |                                                               |
| 22                                                                  | C8 and B6 | Through tiedown ring C8 and through its own D-ring. Route the |
| lashing up over the rear side of the equipment box, over the top of |           |                                                               |
| the box and attached to tiedown ring B6.                            |           |                                                               |

## Preparing Parachute Stowage Platform

10-8. Construct and install the parachute stowage platform as shown in Figures 10-16 and 10-17.

Notes.  1. All measurements are given in inches. 2. This drawing is not drawn to scale. 3. All holes are 2 inches in diameter.

1
Construct the parachute platform as shown.

1
Center the parachute storage platform on top of the equipment box with the rear edge
overhanging the rear of the equipment box by 5 12 inches.
2
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 10, up through the forward hole, down through the
middle hole, and secure with a D-ring and load binder.  Repeat on the leftt side with clevis
10A.
3
Route a 15-foot lashing through clevis 11, up through the middle hole, down through the rear
hole, and secure with a D-ring and load binder.  Repeat on the left side with clevis 11A.

## Installing And Safety Tieing The Suspension Slings

10-9. Install and safety tie the suspension slings as shown in Figure 10-18.


1
Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the
large clevis to the right tandem link assembly.  Repeat for the opposite side.
2
Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the bell end of a large clevis. Attach the
large clevis to the right suspension bracket assembly.  Repeat for the opposite side.
3
Raise the slings and install a deadman's tie on the suspension slings as shown in FM 4-
20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.
4
Safety tie the rear suspension slings to the lashing on 9 and 9A with type I, 14-inch cotton
webbing.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

10-10. Prepare, stow, and restrain three G-11B cargo parachutes according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 10-19.



2
Install the front parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on bushings 29 and 29A.
3
Install the rear parachute restraint strap using type VIII nylon webbing on bushings 31 and 31A.
4
Install two multi-cut parachute release straps according to TM 4-48.02 (FM4-20.102)/MCRP 4-11.3J/
NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Parachute Release System

    10-11. Prepare and install an M-1 parachute release system according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-
    11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 10-20.


1
Position an M-1 parachute release assembly on the front of the ARTS and temporarily safety tie in
place.
2
Attach the parachute riser extensions to the parachute release connectors.
3
Attach the suspension slings to the lower suspension links.
4
Fold the excess suspension slings and safety tie with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.
5
Safety tie any slack in the riser extensions using type I, 14-inch cotton webbing (not shown).
6
Tie the front and rear M-1 parachute release safety ties to convenient points on the load with Type III
nylon cord.  Remove the temporary safety tie.

## Installing Extraction System

10-12. Install the extraction system as shown in Figure 10-21.


1
Install the components of the EFTC according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Use the forward mounting holes for the EFTC actuator
brackets.
2
Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to be used as a deployment line.
3
Use a 16-foot cable and safety tie the cable to convenient points on the platform with type I,
14-inch cotton webbing.

## Placing Extraction Parachute

10-13. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and line on the load for installation in the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

10-14. Select and install the provisions for the emergency aft restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements table in FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1- 5.

## Marking Rigged Load

10-15. Mark the rigged load according to FM 4-20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 10-22.  Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, CB, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

10-16. Use the equipment listed in Table 10-1 to rig this load.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by AR 59-4 and FM 4- 20.102/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010/TO 13C7-1-5 before the load leaves the rigging site.

RIGGED LOAD DATA


Weight: Load Shown........12,440 pounds
Maximum Weight Load........15,000 pounds
Height........99 inches
Width........108 inches
Overall Length ........210 inches Overhang:    Front........0

        Rear (parachute platform)........0 inches
Center of Balance (CB) (from front edge of the platform)........88 inches

Extraction System with 16-foot cable (adds 18 inches to the length of the load)

Foot, Type V Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
8040-00-273-8713
Adhesive paste, 1-gal.
As required
4030-00-090-5354
Clevis, suspension, 1-inch (large)
5
8305-00-880-8155
Cloth, coated (nylon, type II, 17.0 oz, green, 60-in)
As required
4020-00-240-2146
Cord, nylon, type III, 550-lb
As required
1670-00-434-5785
Coupling, airdrop extraction force transfer, w/16-ft. cable
1
1670-00-360-0328
Cover, clevis
3
8135-00-664-6958
Cushioning material (Cellulose padding)
As required
8305-00-958-3685
Felt, 1/2-inch thick
As required
1670-01-183-2678
Leaf, extraction line (line bag) ( add 2 for C-17)
2

Line extraction:

1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-130)
1
1670-01-107-7651
    140-foot (3-loop), type XXVI (for C-17)
1
1670-01-064-4452
    60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI (for C-17), (drogue line)
1
1670-00-783-5988
    Link assembly, type IV (C-17 only)
1

Link assembly, two-point:

5306-00-435-8994
Bolt, 1-inch diameter, 4-inches long
2
5310-00-232-5165
Nut, 1-inch
2
1670-00-003-1953
Plate, side, 3 3/4-inch
2
5365-00-007-3414
Spacer, large
2

Lumber:

5510-00-220-6146
    2- by 4- by 96-inch
8
5510-00-220-6148
    2- by 6- by 96-inch
3
5510-00-220-6274
    4- by 4- by 96-inch
1
5315-00-010-4659
Nail, steel, common, 8D
As required
1670-00-753-3928
Pad, energy-dissipating (honeycomb)
16 sheets
1670-01-016-7841
Parachute, cargo, G-11B
3

Parachute, cargo, extraction:

1670-01-063-3716
    22-foot
1
1670-01-063-3715
    15-foot (C-17 only)
1

Platform, airdrop, type V, 16-foot:

1670-01-162-2372
    Clevis assembly (type V)
22
1670-01-162-2376
    Extraction bracket assembly
1
1670-01-247-2389
     Link, suspension bracket, type V
2
1670-01-162-2381
    Tandem link assembly (Multipurpose link)
2
5530-00-128-4981
Plywood, 3/4-inch
8 sheets

Foot, Type V Platform for Low-Velocity Airdrop (Continued)
National
Stock Number
Item
Quantity
1670-01-097-8816
Release, cargo parachute, M-1
1

Sling, cargo, airdrop:

1670-01-062-6306
    3-foot (4-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-0637760
    11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6303
    12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-063-7761
    16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
2
1670-01-062-6313
    60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI
3
5340-00-040-8219
Strap, parachute, release, multi-knife
2
7501-00-266-5016
Tape, adhesive, 2-inch
As required
1670-00-937-0271
Tiedown assembly, 15-foot.
35
1670-01-483-8259
Link, Parachute, Connector (H-block) (C-17 only)
1

Webbing:

8305-00-268-2411
    Cotton, 1/4-inch, type I
As required
8305-00-082-5752
    Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch
As required
8305-00-261-8585
     Nylon, type VIII
As required


## Glossary

ACB
attitude control bar
acft
aircraft
AFB
Air Force Base
AFMAN
Air Force Manual
AFR
Air Force regulation
AFTO
Air Force Technical Order
ARTS
All-Pupose Remote Transporter
attn
attention
CB
center of balance
DA
Department of the Army
DC
District of Columbia
DD
Department of Defense
DEUCE
Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover
eftc
extraction force transfer coupler
FM
field manual
FOPS
falling objects protection system
HQ
headquarters
MTL
Multi-Terrain Loader
NAVSUP
naval supply
NO
number
NSN
national stock number
PTO
power takeoff
qty
quantity
ROPS
roll-over protection system
rpm
revolutions per minute
SEE
small emplacement excvator
TM
technical manual
TO
technical order

TRADOC
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

US
United States (of America)
USAR
United States Army Reserve
VA
Virginia
w
with

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Malfunction Investigations and Activity Reporting. 8 April 2008.
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Equipment:  Rigging Airdrop Platforms. 8 June 2006.
FM4-20.153/MCRP 4-11.3B/TO 13C7-18-41, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment:  Rigging
Ammunition. 23 October 2006.
TM 10-1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22, Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts
and Special Tools List for Type V Airdrop Platform and Dual Row Airdrop Platform, 15
September 2002.
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Direct Support (DS) Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) for Parachute, Cargo Type:  15-Foot Diameter, Cargo Extraction Parachute. 31 December
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Maintenance Manual   (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) for Parachute, Cargo Type:    22-Foot Diameter, Cargo Extraction Parachute. 30 August 1989.
TM 10-1670-281-23&P/ TO 13C5-32-2/ NAVAIR 13-1-32, Unit and Intermediate Direct Support
(DS) Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) for Parachute,
Cargo Type: 64-Foot Diameter, Model G-12D and G-12E. 1 October 1990.
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DA Form 2028, *Recommended Changes to Publication and Blank Forms*.
AFTO Form 22, *Technical Manual TM Change Recommendation and Reply*.

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## Index B

Installing the Rear Step Box and Load Cover, 4-30 Installing the Release System, 2-30

## L

Building and Positioning Honeycomb Stacks, 2-2, 3-
2, 4-3, 5-3, 6-3, 7-3, 8-3, 9-3, 10-3
Building and Positioning Load Spreaders, 8-12 Building and Positioning Parachute Stowage
Platform, 4-33
Building and Positioning Parachute Stowage
Platform Support Stacks, 3-14
Building Parachute Stowage Platform, 3-15 Building the Bell Housing Support Block, 8-21 Building, Positioning, and Securing Parachute
Release Tray, 8-66

## C

Covering the Load, 6-33, 10-32

## D

Lashing Dozer, 2-20 Lashing Dozer to Platform, 3-11 Lashing Load to Platform, 4-23, 5-22, 6-27, 7-28, 8-
57, 9-26, 10-33
Lifting and Positioning Dozer, 2-19, 3-10 Lifting and Positioning the All-Purpose Remote Transporter, 10-29
Lifting and Positioning the Backhoe Loader, 6-20, 7-
27
Lifting and Positioning the Deuce, 4-15 Lifting and Positioning the Loader and Attachments,
5-18
Lifting and Positioning the Multi-Terrain Loader, 9-
21
Lifting and Positioning the SEE, 8-49
Description of Items, 1-1 Description of Load, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1 Description of the Load, 5-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1, 10-1

## M E

Marking Rigged Load, 2-33, 3-19, 4-37, 5-46, 6-42,
7-39, 8-83, 9-43, 10-45
Equipment Required, 2-33, 3-19, 4-37, 5-46, 6-42,
7-39, 8-83, 9-43, 10-45

## P I

Installing and Safety Tieing the Suspension Slings,
5-36, 6-38, 7-31, 8-73, 9-36, 10-41
Installing Attitude Control Bar (ACB), 8-70 Installing Deadman's Tie, 2-26 Installing Extraction System, 3-17, 4-35, 5-45, 6-41,
7-38, 8-82, 9-42, 10-44
Installing Load Cover, 2-25 Installing Load Covers, 8-78 Installing Parachute Release, 3-18, 4-36 Installing Parachute Release System, 5-43, 6-40, 7-
37, 8-80, 9-41, 10-43
Installing Parachute Stowage Platform and Stowing
Cargo Parachutes, 3-16
Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints, 2-
33, 3-19, 4-37, 5-46, 6-42, 7-39, 8-83, 9-43, 10-
45
Installing Suspension Slings, 2-18 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman's Tie, 4-
31
Installing Suspension Slings, Deadman's Tie and
Load Cover, 3-13
Installing the Extraction System, 2-32
Padding and Securing Hydraulic Cylinders, 2-25 Placing Extraction Parachute, 2-33, 3-19, 4-37, 5-
46, 6-42, 7-39, 8-83, 9-43, 10-45
Positioning and Lashing FOPS, 8-48 Positioning and Lashing the Tamper as an Attachment and the Backhoe Bucket as an Accompanying Load, 8-51
Preparing and Building the Parachute Release Platform and Cab Board, 6-22
Preparing and Securing the Parachute Stowage Platform, 8-61
Preparing and Stowing Cargo Parachutes, 4-34 Preparing Dozer, 3-6 Preparing Parachute Stowage Platform, 6-35, 9-33
Preparing Parachute STowage Platform, 10-39 Preparing Platform, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-2, 6-2, 7-2, 8-2,
9-2, 10-2
Preparing the 277 Multi-Terrain Loader, 9-7 Preparing the Accompanying Load, 9-18 Preparing the Accompanying Load Equipment Storage Box, 9-15
Preparing the All-Purpose Remote Transporter, 10-
10

## Index R

Rigging the Tamper as an Accompanying Load, 8-
23

## S

Safety Tieing Load Spreader, 2-26 Safety Tieing Suspension Slings, 2-26 Scope, vi Special Instructions, 1-1 Stowing Cargo Parachutes, 2-27, 6-39, 7-35, 8-79,
9-40, 10-42

## U

User Information, vi Preparing the Angle Broom (Sweeper) Attachment,
5-16
Preparing the Backhoe Loader, 6-13, 7-12 Preparing the Bucket Attachment, 5-15 Preparing the Deuce, 4-11 Preparing the Hydraulic Breaker (Hammer)
Attachment, 5-17
Preparing the Load for Suspension Systems, 5-32
Preparing the Loader, 5-11 Preparing the Roller Attachment, 5-14 Preparing the SEE, 8-26 Preparing the SEE After Positioning, 8-53 Preparing Tractor-Dozer, 2-12 Preparing, Positioning, and Securing the Parachute Stowage Platform, 7-32


By Order of the Secretary of the Army and the Air Force:

                                                                                                                           RAYMOND T. ODIERNO

                                                                                                                             General, United States Army

                                                                                                                                         Chief of Staff

Official:

                  GERALD B. O'KEEFE

              Administrative Assistant to

              the Secretary of the Army
                            1320506


   JANET C. WOLFENBARGER


MARK A. WELSH III

     General, USAF

     General, USAF

Commander, AFMC

      Chief of Staff


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