TM 10-1670-295-23&P
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features ................................................ 1-3
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Location and Description of Major Components........................................................... 1-3
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Equipment Data .......................................................................................................... 1-5
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Safety, Care and Handling .......................................................................................... 1-5
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Difference Between Models......................................................................................... 1-6
1-6. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features. A summary of the characteristics, capabilities
and features of the equipment is as follows:
a.
10,000 and 25,000 lb. Sling Assembly Characteristics. The sling assemblies provide a capability to
move cargo loads from point-to-point using aircraft..
b.
10,000 and 25,000 lb. Sling Assembly Capabilities and Features.
(1)
10,000 and 25,000 lb. maximum weight capacity.
(2)
Each leg carries ¼
of the total weight.
(3)
One to six legs may be combined for use.
(4)
Every tenth link is painted olive drab.
c.
5,000 and 10,000 lb. Cargo Net Characteristics. Provides a capability to externally transport general
cargo.
d.
5,000 and 10,000 lb. Cargo Net Capabilities and Features.
(1)
5,000 and 10,000 lb. maximum weight capacity.
(2)
Cubic capacity of 5,000 lb. net is 125 cu ft.
(3)
Cubic capacity of 10,000 lb. net is 380 cu ft.
1-7. Location and Description of Major Components. The following subparagraphs contain locations and
descriptions of major components
a. 10,000 and 25,000 lb. External Transport Slings. The 10,000 and 25,000 lb. slings (figure 1-2) consist
of an apex fitting and four nylon rope legs At the lower eye of each leg, the grabhook is attached Each
grabhook has an 8 foot chain that allows for 0 to 4 foot adjustments
b. 5,000 and 10,000 Ib External Transport Cargo Nets. The 5,000 and 10,000 lb. cargo nets (figure 1- 3)
consists of an octagon shaped nylon net. There are four sets of lifting legs used with each net. Each leg is
made from 1 ¾
inch wide nylon webbing stacked in four layers. They are attached to the outside of the net.
Each leg is 11 feet long with a hook at the apex An apex. fitting is attached to a leg assembly by a nylon tether
cord.
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