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CHAPTER 2 UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT (DS) MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS

TM-10-1670-295-23P External Transport Sling Assembly and Enternal Transport Crago Net Manual
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TM 10-1670-295-23&P b. Care and Handling. (1) Use care in handling packing sling or cargo nets as metal parts can cause personal injury. (2) Use every effort to protect the slings or cargo nets from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil grease, acids, and direct sunlight. (3) Avoid exposing legs or nets to prolonged exposure to sunlight, inspection lights or fluorescent lights. Nylon material is subject to deterioration under ultraviolet light. (4) Use a heated building to store slings and cargo nets when available. Store slings and cargo nets in a dry, well ventilated location, protected from pilferage, dampness, fire dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight. 1-10. Equipment Differences. a. 10,000 and 25,000 lb. Sling Assemblies. Visible differences are shown in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. Visible Differences Between the 10,000- and 25,000-Pound Capacity Sling Set. Item 10,000-lb. Capacity 25,000-lb. Capacity Sling rope color Olive drab Black Sling rope diameter 7/8-inch 1 ¼ inches Clevis color Dull gray aluminum Gold steel Number chain links 111 (approximate) 88 Weight 52 pounds 114 pounds b. 5,000 and 10,000 lb. Cargo Net Assemblies. Visible differences are shown in table 1-2 Table 1-2. Visible Differences Between the 5,000-and 10,000-Pound Capacity Cargo Net Sets. Item 5,000-lb. Capacity 10,000-lb. Capacity Net size 15-feet 18-feet Mesh size 6-inches 7.5-inches Load zone 5-foot square 6-foot square Weight 58 pounds 96 pounds SECTION III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The operation of external transport equipment is outlined in FM 55-450-1. 1-6

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