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FIELD MANUAL
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FM 55-205
Interim Change
No. 101
Expires 26 October 1986
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101, FM 55-205 26 October 1984
Official:
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
Distribution:
E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION:
Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance wiis DA Form 12-31, Requirements
for UH-1B; UH-1C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-6Í , and DA Form 12-35, Require-
ments for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B.
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CHANGES HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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No. 1 WASHINGTON, DC, 1 December 1982
3. File this sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION:
Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Requirements
for UH-1B; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-60A, and DA Form 12-35, Require-
ments for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B.
(Front cover) UH—lD Helicopter transport of simulated nuclear weapons load in 5,000-pou\d-capacity nylon cargo net.
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1—1. Purpose and Scope unload or rig and derig the loads described in this
manual may vary with existing conditions and the
★a. This manual presents Department of the training of personnel involved.
Army-approved procedures for transport of the
XM129E1, XM129E2, XM159E1, and XM159E2 'A'l—2. Reporting of Publication Improvements
atomic demolition charges (ADC) by US Army hel-
icopters. The ADC are commonly referred to as Users of this publication are encouraged to submit
special atomic demolition munitions (SADM). Ma- comments or recommendations for its improve-
terials and qualified personnel needed to prepare, ment. Comments or recommendations should be
load, tie down, and unload, or to rig and derig, the prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended
ADC are prescribed herein. Responsibilities of the Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) and
consignor, consignee, and unit providing trans- forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic Man-
portation are shown in chapter 4, section II, AR agement Command Transportation Engineering
50-5. References are shown in the appendix. Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRC, PO Box 6276, Newport
News, VA 23606 (electrically transmitted mes-
★6. The procedures in this manual provide for
sages should be addressed to: CDRMTMCTEA FT
internal and external transport of one or more
EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRC//
ADC when in case, H912, or in container, H913,
by UH-l-series, CH-47, CH-54, and UH-60A hel- ★ 1—3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and
icopters.
Notes
c. Additional internal cargo, including different
types of nuclear weapons, and/or personnel within When used in this manual, warnings, cautions, and
helicopter load capacity and restrictions pre- notes emphasize important or critical guidance.
scribed by AR 50—5 or FM 100-50, whichever is They are used for the following conditions:
appropriate, and pertinent safety regulations (app), a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed,
may be transported. could result in injury to or death of personnel.
d. This manual also provides for emergency in- b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly ob-
ternal and external movement of the ADC by hel- served, could result in damage to, or destruction
icopter for military contingency, logistic supply, of, equipment.
and evacuation.
c. Note. An operating procedures that must be
★e. Times given to prepare, load, tie down, and emphasized.
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the items described in this manual are limited to Tiedowns must be checked during flight and tight-
a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 months. ened as necessary. Excessive tightening must be
The time of usage will commence at the time the avoided to prevent damage to soft cargo.
tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the using or-
★/. Security and safety measures relative to
ganization. At that time, they will be marked, us-
guards, fire, or emergency destruction proce-
ing stencil ink TT-1—1795 (any contrasting color),
dures, as established by pertinent publications
with the unpackaged date (month and year) in at
(app), will be observed during all phases of air
least Vè-in-high letters near the hook end of the
transport. All operations described herein will be
strap. Upon expiration of the 36-month useful life,
in strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR
the tiedowns will be marked by a 2-inch-wide band
50-107, TM 9-1300-206, TM 9-1100-205-20, and
on both sides of the strap, near the previously
FM 100-50.
marked date, using yellow number 33538 stencil
ink TT-I—1795 or enamel TT-E-516. g. The high noise level of helicopter engines and
helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause per-
•kNote: The strap, web, universal tiedown (NSN 5340-
00-980-9277) or the strap, web, tiedown (NSN 5340-01-089- manent damage to hearing. All personnel working
4997) may be used in place of the CGU-l/B tiedown device in the vicinity will wear hearing protectors and
(NSN 1670-00-725—1437). Each identified tiedown has a rated avoid entering engine-noise danger area. In ad-
strength of 5,000 pounds. dition, external-cargo hookup personnel will wear
b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns, and cargo slings goggles and protective headgear (hard hat, steel
will be inspected for burns, tears, punctures, or helmet, or flight helmet), and will use static dis-
cuts. Additionally, metal items will be inspected charge probe, NSN 1670-00-574-8044, or a locally
for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, or dis- fabricated probe.
tortion. If any of these conditions are present, the h. Passenger seats must be available for the
tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No strength minimum essential security personnel (courier of-
testing of tiedowns or slings will be conducted. ficer and guard).
Additional storage, inspection, and maintenance
i. Helicopters and universal military pods will
criteria for tiedowns and slings are prescribed by
be searched and inspected for unauthorized per-
55-450-series technical manuals (app).
sonnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage.
c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more The search and inspection will be conducted by
than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear the surety-qualified helicopter commander during
weapon trainers and training devices and other peacetime and by the courier officer in an emer-
cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is gency or during wartime. Entry controls will be
transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon or established by the courier officer to maintain se-
component, all tiedowns, to include those used to curity integrity until completion of the nuclear
secure weapon trainers, training devices, and other mission.
cargo, must meet the 36-month useful life crite-
rion. j. Restraint required for the SADM case and
container is attained by friction between the SADM
d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling,
and tiedown straps passed over each item, and by
cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability.
friction between the SADM and the nonskid sur-
Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition
face of the helicopter floor. Further restraint is
will not be used and will be appropriately marked.
provided to the SADM case by tiedown straps
e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and passed through the case web-handling straps. In
to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension order that each item be restrained as required,
must be maintained throughout tiedown arrange- the helicopter commander must insure that the
ments. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent move- nonskid surface of the helicopter floor is in con-
ment of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. dition to provide maximum friction with the SADM.
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CUSHIONING PAD
Figure 3—1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for Figure 3-2. Container, H91S, positioned and tied down
transport by helicopter. for transport by helicopter.
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Table U-l. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters
tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 min-
helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. utes.
3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down c. Tiedown, UH-l-Series and UH-60A. Tie down
each ADC in about 5 minutes. one or two ADC in accordance with the following
(2) UH—60A. figures and tables:
(a) Insure that all case covers are secure .
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases.
UH-lC/M* 4-1 4-1
Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, UH-1D/H 4-2 4-2
and tape to cases. UH-60A 4-2.1 4-2.1
(b) Position shoring at tiedown locations for
*Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is
cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-lC/M helicopters.
(c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is
center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- the same.
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Figure It—2. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH-lDIH helicopters.
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UH-lDIH Helicopters
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•kFigure U-2.1 Tiedown diagram for two H912 cases, with ADC, in UH—60A helicopter.
•kTable A—2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter
A2/C2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A3/C3 CGU-1B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A2/C3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
A3/C2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
B E2/G2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E3/G3 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E2/G3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E3/G2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912
case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place.
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Figure i-i. Tiedown diagram for ease, B912, with ADC, in CH-Si helicopter universal military pod.
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Table -4-5 Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-47 Helicopter
A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restsrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner pre-
scribed for item A above.
Table U—U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH—5U Helicopter Universal
A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner prescribed
for item A above.
Table U—5 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters
(2) Handcarry container(s) into helicopter Note. Figures 4-7 and 4-8 show the maximum number
or pod and place at tiedown location. Place con- (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be trans-
ported in a single group without plutonium weight limits
tainer(s) on floor-protective shoring (UH-60A waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC
only). Use antichafing material between con- may be transported in a single group without plutonium
tainers as required. Four persons can prepare, weight limits waiver.
load, and tie down each container in about 5 min-
(5)
utes.
H913, in a UH-60A helicopter is shown in figures
(3) Tie down a single H913 container in ac-
4-5.4 and 4—5.5
cordance with figures 3-2, 4-5, and 4-5.1 and
tables 4-5 and 4-5.1 c. Unloading. Four persons can unload each
(4) Tie down multiple H913 containers in ac- container in about 3 minutes.
cordance with the following figures and tables:
Helicopter No. of containers Figure no. Table no.
UH-1D/H 2 4-5.2 4-5.2
UH-60A 2 4-5.3 4-5.3
UH-1D/H 3 4-6 4-6
CH-47 9 4-7 4-7
CH-54 (uni- 9 4-8 4-8
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•kFigure 4-5.2. Tiedown diagram for two containers, H91S, with
ADC, in UH-lD/H helicopters.
•kTable 4-5.2. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC, in UH-lDIH
Helicopters
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•kTable 4-5.3. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC in UH-60A
Helicopter
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Table 4-8. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter
Universal Military Pod
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacitv capacity
Item nation in 1.000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item
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Helicopter must be centered over load before ten- bination with slings described below in (2), or in
sion is placed on the net. (4), or in (5), or in (6)).
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23- (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN
Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the Sling, 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capacity of 6,500
Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four-Sling pounds).
(Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Capacity Sling),
to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo
sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated ca-
Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is
constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab
pacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly, type
link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 inches IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. Attached
to the lower or small end of the grab link is a hammer lock, (4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling
which connects the chain leg to the grab link. The chain leg (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capacity of
is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 links. The link at the 15,000 pounds).
free end is referred to as link number 1.
Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying,
(5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound ca- ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1760-01-027-2902) (has
pacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon braided rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are connected
by a grab hook that is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. (6) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
The chain leg of the 10,000-pound capacity sling consists of ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900) (has
approximately 111 links. The chain leg of the 25,000-pound- rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
capacity sling consists of approximately 88 links. On each
sling, the link at the free end is referred to as link number 1. (7) Cord, nylon Vie-inch nominal diameter, 330-
(1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through 5- pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-8594),
26(4). or equivalent.
(2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through
★(8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link
00-266-5016), or equivalent.
number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook
to form hitch. 6. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16-
(3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain, Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Sling to Rig Nylon Cargo
four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to Net.
the helicopter cargo hook.
(4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2).
cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling forms the (2) Observe procedures in 5-66(2) through 5-
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. 66(6).
(5) Observe procedures in 6(4) through 6(6)
above. c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23-
Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the
d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo Sling, Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four-
net in about 5 minutes. Leg, Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Ca-
5—7. Materials and Procedures for Transport of pacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net.
Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2).
the 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo (2) Observe procedures in 5-6c(2) through 5-
Net. 6c(5).
a. Materials.
★(1) One net, cargo, nylon, 10,000-pound-ca- d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
pacity (NSN 1670-01-058-3810) (for use in com- net in about 5 minutes.
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Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacity capacity
Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item
Table 6-2. Tiedown Data for Maximum Load of 15 Containers, H91S, in CH-5b
Helicopter Universal Military Pod
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacity capacity
Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item
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APPENDIX
REFERENCES
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J. C. PENNINGTON
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION :
Active Army, ARNG, USAR : To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Section I, for
UH-1B ; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B ; CH-47B/C ; UH-60A; and DA Form 12-35, Sec-
tion III SADM ; and DA Form 12-34B.
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tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 min-
helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. utes.
3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down c. Tiedown, UH—iSeries and UH-60A. Tie down
each ADC in about 5 minutes. one or two ADC in accordance with the following
(2) UH—60A. figures and tables:
(а) Insure that all case covers are secure
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases.
UH-1C/M* 4-1 4-1
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and tape to cases. UH-60A 4-2.1 4-2.1
(б) Position shoring at tiedown locations for
*Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is
cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters.
(c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is
center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- the same.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 2
Warning. During a logistical movement of nu- (TM 39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A). For the quan-
clear weapons by US Army aircraft, jettisoning tity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed
is not authorized. During emergency movements group, refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-20.
(external transport by helicopter, chapters 5 and Existing conditions and the allowable cargo load
6), the inflight emergency procedures prescribed (ACL) may reduce these quantities.
by the appropriate aircraft operator’s manual d. Emergency destruction procedures for the
will apply (para 4-3i and 4-31, AR 50-5).
ADC are contained in TM 39-50-8. Normally,
emergency-destruct materials will not be carried
2—1. Warnings on the same helicopter with nuclear weapons.
The following warnings will be observed by per- However, if the operational necessity requires,
sonnel performing operations, procedures, and the operational commander may authorize emer-
practices that are included or implied in this gency-destruct materials (including blasting caps)
manual. Disregard for these warnings could re- to be transported in the load-carrying helicopter.
sult in personal injury or loss of life. Such materials will be in packagings authorized
for transportation, isolated from weapons as far
a. Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the
as possible, and tied down to prevent movement.
helicopter commander will be familiar with pro- Only the number of destruct charges and blast-
visions of AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR 95-27, and ing caps necessary to destroy the ADC will be
FM 100-50 and insure compliancy therewith. In carried aboard. Blasting caps in their container
addition, the commander will become familiar
(recommend use of M2- and M19-series ammuni-
with the security, safety, and technical peculiari- tion boxes) will be tied down separately and
ties of the cargo that may affect air transport. surrounded by a restrained sandbag barrier.
Flight plans will include provisions for avoiding Transport of electric blasting caps in helicopters
builtup and heavily populated areas. When trans- is governed by paragraph C-26, TM 9-1300-206.
porting the ADC in the universal military pod
by CH-54 helicopter, the pod must be secured e. The ADC will be loaded and tied down in
to the helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod accordance with the procedures in this manual
deliberately or inadvertently. Procedures for except that they may be repositioned for heli-
securing the pod to preclude jettisoning are pre- copter operational reasons, or when loading addi-
scribed in TM 55-1520-217-10/1 and TM 55- tional nuclear weapons or other cargo and/or
1520-217-10/2. personnel. Mandatory requirements for minimum
spacing, numerical limits, and type of array for
b. To determine compatibility of any other
nuclear weapons or other cargo, as authorized by transport of the ADC are prescribed by TM 39-
20-7 and TM 39—45-51 A. If a location other than
chapter 4, AR 50-5, chapter 1, AR 55-203, and
FM 100-50, for transport with the ADC, ord- that shown in the respective tiedown diagram is
used, the helicopter commander must insure that :
nance support channels must be consulted. Infor-
mation on compatibility is contained in TM 39- (1) The number and load capacity of the tie-
45-51C and TM 38-250, which are distributed to down devices are as prescribed in this manual.
major headquarters and to direct support and
general support levels. Restrictions listed in TM (2) Tiedown devices restraining the ADC are
39-20-7 will not be exceeded when additional secured to tiedown fittings in the same location
types of nuclear weapons are transported along relative to the ADC as those fittings used in the
with the ADC. pertinent tiedown diagram. Required restraint
will be provided when the depicted tiedown
c. A maximum of nine XM129E1 or XM129E2 pattern is maintained.
ADC or seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC in
either of the transportation configurations may (3) The requirements prescribed by TM 39-
be transported in a single group without waiver 20-7 and TM 39-45-51A are implemented.
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2—2. OperofÍQinissl l?ireis«ayfîD@ira$ of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. Tiedowns
The following operational precautions will be must be checked during flight and tightened as
observed during loading, rigging, tie down, trans- necessary. Excessive tightening must be avoided
port, and unloading of the ADC. to prevent damage to soft cargo.
a. Web strap tiedown assemblies used to secure f. Security and safety measures relative to
the items described in this manual are limited guards, fire, or emergency destruction procedures,
to a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 as established by pertinent publications (app),
months. The time of usage will commence at the will be observed during all phases of air trans-
time the tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the port. All operations described herein will be in
using organization. At that time, they will be strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR
marked, using stencil ink TT-I-1795 (any con- 50-107, TM 9-1300-205-20, and FM 100-50.
trasting color), with the unpackaged date (month g. The high noise level of helicopter engines
and year) in at least i/^-m-high letters near the and helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause
hook end of the strap. Upon expiration of the 36-
month useful life, the tiedowns will be marked permanent damage to hearing. All personnel
working in the vicinity will wear hearing pro-
by a 2-inch-wide band on both sides of the strap,
near the previously marked date, using yellow tectors and avoid entering engine noise danger
area. In addition, external cargo hookup person-
number 33538 stencil ink TT-I-1795 or enamel nel will wear goggles and protective headgear
TT-E-516. (hard hat, steel helmet, or flight helmet), and
b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns and cargo will use static discharge probe, NSN 1670-00-
slings will be inspected for burns, tears, punc- 574-8044, or a locally fabricated probe.
tures, or cuts. Additionally, metal items will be in- h. Passenger seats must be available for the
spected for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, minimum essential security personnel (courier
or distortion. If any of these conditions are pres- officer and guard).
ent, the tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No
strength testing of tiedowns or slings will be con- i. Helicopters and universal military pods will
ducted. Additional storage, inspection, and main- be searched and inspected for unauthorized per-
tenance criteria for tiedowns and slings are pre- sonnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage.
scribed by 55—450-series technical manuals (app). The search and inspection will be conducted by
the surety qualified helicopter commander during
c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more
peacetime and by the courier officer in an emer-
than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear gency or during wartime. Entry controls will be
weapon trainers and training devices and other
established by the courier officer to maintain
cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is security integrity until completion of the nuclear
transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon mission.
or component, all tie downs, to include those used
to secure weapon trainers, training devices, and j. Restraint required for the SADM case and
other cargo must meet the 36-month useful life container is attained by friction between the
criterion. SADM and tiedown straps passed over each
d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling, item, and by friction between the SADM and the
cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability. nonskid surface of the helicopter floor. Further
Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition restraint is provided to the SADM case by tie-
will not be used and will be appropriately marked. down straps passed through the case web-handling
straps. In order that each item be restrained as
e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and required, the helicopter commander must insure
to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension that the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor
must be maintained throughout tiedown arrange- is in condition to provide maximum friction with
ments. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent movement the SADM.
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Figure 8-1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for Figure 8-2. Container, H918, positioned and tied down
transport by helicopter. for transport by helicopter.
Dimensions
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g. The helicopter center of balance must be mination that external transport is justifiable
computed for all loads to include number and loca- will be approved by the commander authorizing
tion of nuclear weapon security personnel (two- the emergency evacuation.
person concept). b. Transport of the ADC in a single group
when exceeding the limitations shown in para-
3—2. Air Transport Limitations graph 2-lc must be accomplished by waiver in
a. The ADC will normally be transported as accordance with the provisions of TM 39-45-
an internal load (chap 4). However, under emer- 51A and TM 39-20-7. Further restrictions gov-
gency conditions, the ADC can also be trans- erning transport of the ADC in case, H912, are
ported as an external load (chap 5). The deter- prescribed by TM 39-20-7.
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UH-1C/M*
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* Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter ia similar to the
fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters. Strength of floor fittings
Figure i-1. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC,
in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is the same. in UH-lC/M helicopters.
Table 4-1. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters
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Figure U-Z. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC,
in UH-lD/H helicopters.
Table U-2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters
Tiedown Atting Tiedown device*
Note. A maximum of two XM129 ADC in case, H912, Note. Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the maxium number
or two XM159 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported (seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be
in a single group by UH-1C/M or UH-lD/H helicopters. transported in a single group. A maximum of nine
XM129 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a
(4) Tie down single or multiple ADC in ac- single group. However, only eight XM129 ADC in case,
cordance with the following figures and tables: H912, may be transported in a single group by CH-47
helicopter, and only seven by CH-54 helicopter universal
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
military pod. When transporting eight XM129 ADC, in
CH—47 4-3 4-3 case, H912, by CH-47 helicopter, the additional ADC is
CH-54 (universal 4-4 4—4 centered on helicopter station 340 and in line with the
military pod) ADC shown in figure 4-3.
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Table IS. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-U7 Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.
Table U-U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter Universal
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 6
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B B Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.
Table A-5. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
c. Unloading. Two persons can unload each Note. When transporting a single ADC in UH-1D/H
ADC in approximately 3 minutes. helicopters, restrain the container as shown in figures 3-2
and 4-5.
4—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport
of Container, H913 (Configuration II) (4)
a. Materials. Antichafing: Plywood pieces, as with the following figures and tables :
required, approximately 35- by 26- by i^-inch, or
Helicopter
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Table 4-6. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
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Note. Figures 4—3 and 4—4 show the maximum number +4—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport
(seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be trans-
ported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, of Container, H913 (Configuration II)
in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. How-
ever, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be trans- a. Materials.
ported in a single group by CH—47 helicopter, and only seven (1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. Antichafing plywood pieces
by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When trans- as required, about 35- by 26- by Vè-inch, or equiv-
porting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicop- alent, for use when transporting multiple con-
ter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340
and in line with the ADC shown in figure 4—3.
tainers. Antichafing materials are furnished by
the shipping unit.
e. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC (2) UH-60A. Material in 4-2a(l), above, plus
in about 3 minutes. plywood floor-protective shoring, 40- by 30- by Vi-
•kTable U-2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter
A2/C2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A3/C3 CGU-1B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A2/C3 CGU-1B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
A3/C2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E2/G2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E3/G3 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E2/G3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E3/G2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912
case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place.
Table AS Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-J, 7 Helicopter
A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
Table U—U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH—5A Helicopter Universal
A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4—4 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
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prepare the containeres), H913, and rig the net 5-5. Materials and Procedures for Transport
for external transport in approximately 10 of Container, H913 (Configuration II),
minutes. Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon
(3) Attach net draw cables to the 6-inch ring Cargo Net
forming the apex which is attached to the heli- а. Materials.
copter hook; this should be done so that four
(1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity
ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811).
the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fasteners
are attached to the 2%-inch rings (fig 5-1). (2) Items shown in 5-3a(2) and 5-3a(3).
б. Preparation and rigging.
(4) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly
around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36
(2).
and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent
fouling during lift-off (fig 5-2). Helicopter must (2) Observe procedures in 5^46(2) through
be centered over load before tension is placed on 5-46(4).
the net. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
(5) In addition to the foregoing, the follow- net in approximately 5 minutes.
ing procedure is applicable when the ADC is
transported by CH-47 helicopter : choker-hitch 5-6. Materials and Procedures for Transport
one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using
vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo
net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the Net
upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends а. Materials.
of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The
(1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound
3-foot sling forms the apex for attachment to the
capacity (NSN 3940-00-892-4374) (for use in
helicopter cargo hook. The vertical riser dampens
combination with slings described below in (2),
vibration tendencies.
or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)).
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings
net in approximately 5 minutes. (NSN 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capac-
ity of 6,500 pounds).
5—4. Materials and Procedures for Transport (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air delivery cargo
of Case, H912 (Configuration I) Using sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated
the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo capacity of 10000 pounds) with link assembly,
Net type IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
(4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg
a. Materials. sling (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capac-
(1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity ity of 15,000 pounds).
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811). (5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
(2) Items shown in 5-2a(2) through 5-2a ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2902)
(8). (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
b. Preparation and rigigng. (6) One sling helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900)
(1) Observe procedures in 5-2&(l) through (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
5-26(4).
(7) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
(2) Draw the cargo net up around the load, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
and secure the four corner hooks in net apex 8594), or equivalent.
stirrup. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
(3) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net 00-166-5016), or equivalent.
above the load. (9) Items shown in 5-2a(3) through 5-2a
(4) Attach the cargo net apex stirrup to the (7).
helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be cen- б. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two
tered over load before tension is placed on the 16-Foot Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon
net. Cargo Net.
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo (1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through
net in approximately 5 minutes. 5-26(4).
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(2) Pass the first cargo sling end through 5-7. Materials and Procedures for Transport
two adjoining hoist links on cargo net. Pass the of Container, H913 (Configuration II),
second cargo sling end through the other two Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon
hoist links on cargo net. Cargo Net
(3) Combine the four ends of the cargo a. Materials.
slings to form a single loop, and attach loop to the
3-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling (1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound
with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the (NSN 3940-00-892-4374) (for use in combina-
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. tion with slings described below in (2), or in (4),
(4) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net or in (5), or in (6)).
above the load. (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN
(5) Cluster and tape or tie sling legs (break- 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capacity of
away technique) to prevent fouling during lift off. 6,500 pounds).
(6) Attach apex to the helicopter cargo hook. (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo
Helicopter must be centered over load before ten- sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated
sion is placed on the net.
capacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly,
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23-
Foot, Nylon and Chain, F our-Leg Sling; or the
type IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four- (4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg
Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25-000-Pound-Capac- sling (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capac-
ity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. ity of 15,000 pounds).
Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is (5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2902)
link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
inches long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper.
Attached to the lower or small end of the grab link is a (6) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
hammer lock, which connects the chain leg to the grab link. ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900)
The chain leg is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
links. The link at the free end is referred to as link
number 1. (7) Cord, nylon 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo carrying
external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound
8594), or equivalent.
capacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
braided rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are 00-206-5016, or equivalent.
connected by a grab hook that is equipped with a spring-
loaded keeper. The chain leg of the 10,000-pound-capacity b. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two
sling consists of approximately 111 links. The chain leg of 16-Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon
the 25,000-pound-capacity sling consists of approximately Cargo Net.
88 links. On each sling, the link at the free end of the
chain is referred to as link number 1. (1) Observe procedures in 5-3b(l) and 5-3i>
(2).
(1) Observe procedures in 5-20(1) through
5-2&(4). (2) Observe procedures in 5-66(2) through
(2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through 5-66(6).
a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the
number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook
to form hitch. 23-Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the
Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four-
(3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain,
Leg Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-
four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to
the helicopter cargo hook. Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net.
(4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36
cargo carrying external, four-leg sling forms the (2).
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook.
(5) Observe procedures in &(4) through b (2) Observe procedures in 5-6c(2) through
(6) above. 5-6c(5).
d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
net in approximately 5 minutes. net in approximately 5 minutes.
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