TM 1-1520-240-BD
b.
Fabrication of Lifting Sling.
(1)
Option (1). A (4) leg lifting sling can be
fabricated to the dimensions shown using cable and
shackles rated at 10,000 pounds. Refer to Figure 12-2.
(a)
Remove the (2) small loops from
the center of 114G1013-1 sling, so that the (4) legs are
separated.
(b)
Two legs of 114G1013-1 are 18 1/2
feet long (FWD LEGS), with two remaining legs being
16 1/2 feet long (AFT LEGS).
(2)
FWD Sling. Attach a 30 foot length of
cable (rated at 10,000) to each of the longer legs,
making (2) separate slings. Refer to Figure 12-2.
(3)
AFT Sling. Attach a 34 foot length of
cable (rated at 10,000) to each of the shorter legs,
making (2) separate slings. Refer to Figure 12-2.
(4)
Option (2). The 114G1013-1 lifting sling
can be modified for this application as follows:
WARNING
Maximum
airspeed
should
not
exceed 50 knots.
Figure 12-2. Dual Hook Lifting Configuration (Sheet 1 of 4)
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