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Figure 2-22.  Installation of Ramp Support Assembly
Table 2-5.  463L Pallet Configurations - TM-55-1680-358-12P_43

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TM 55-1680-358-12&P SECTION IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-11.  Cargo Handling.  The Helicopter Internal Cargo Handling System can be used for a variety of cargo. a.  Cargo Range.  Cargo that can be handled by the Helicopter  Internal  Cargo  Handling  System  is  listed  in Table   2-4.      A   mixture   of   pallets,   personnel   and/or vehicles may be combined.  However, all cargo must be properly   restrained   to   ensure   safe   operation   of   the helicopter  and  the  safety  of  personnel.    Loads  must  be restrained in accordance with procedures and guidelines set  out  in  TM55-450-15,  Air  Movement  of  Troops  and Equipment  (Nontactical)  HQ  DA  June  1971  and  TM55- 450-18,  Internal  and  External  Loads,  CH47  Helicopter, HQ DA August 1970. b.    Load.    Total  load  must  always  be  within  the normal weight and center-of-gravity limits as specified in the operational technical orders. 2-12.  System Configurations.  The Helicopter Internal Cargo  Handling  System  can  be  placed  in  any  one  of four  configurations.    These  are  loading,  restraint,  flight and unloading.  Refer to Tables 2-5, 2-6 and 2-7 for the configurations   applicable   to   463L   Pallets,   Warehouse Pallets   and   Wheeled   Vehicles.      To   accomplish   the configurations  described  above  and  in  the  referenced tables, several components must be set in a predetermined  position.    These  components  are  listed below in conjunction with the illustration that defines the component location and/or position. (1)    Outboard  Rail/Roller  Assemblies,  Stations 158.500 to 274.000, 272.531 to 374.000, and 373.469 to 487.000 - Figure 2-23. (2)  Inboard Center Rail Guide - Figure 2-24. (3)  Ramp Support Assembly - Figure 2-25. (4)  Pallet Lock Assembly - Figure 2-26. (5)  Retractable Flange Assembly - Figure 2-26. (6)  10k Fitting Assembly - Figure 2-27. (7)  5k Tiedown Fitting Assembly - Figure 2-28. Table 2-4.  Applicable Cargo Type of Cargo Quantity HCU-6/E (88 x 108 inches) 3 HCU-12/E or HCU-10/C (54 x 88 inches) 6 Warehouse wooden pallets (40 x 48 inches) 8-10*** Wheeled vehicles * Miscellaneous (TOW, Hellfire, etc.) equipment * (pallet or skid mounted) Personnel ** * Quantity dependent on size and helicopter capacity. ** System does not provide for personnel transport but it is compatible with personnel. *** Quantity dependent on pallet weight. NOTE A suitable mix of the above cargo can be handled as required. 2-35







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