TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 31
ROTARY ENGINE CONTAINERS, LOADED OR EMPTY, CROSSWISE, SINGLE-DECKED-FLAT CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
4 ea. unit.
Anti-Skid Plates, pattern 63. Locate between skids of units and floor, as shown. Load must be
stenciled on both sides in one inch letters to read, "Anti-Skid Plates".
C
2
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate at each end of load, as
shown, and secure lower piece to floor with eight 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like
manner.
D
4 ea. Item "C".
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 36 in. Locate suitably spaced, as shown, against
Item "C" and secure lower piece to floor with six 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like
manner.
E
As required.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate on each side, as shown,
between outside skids of units and secure lower piece to floor with three 30-D nails and top
piece to one below in like manner.
F
2
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in., length to suit. Locate, as shown, against inside of
skids of units and secure lower piece to floor with 30-D nails spaced about 18 in. apart and top
piece to one below in like manner.
G
4 ea. unit.
2 in. x .050 in high tension bands. Locate at each corner of unit attached to stacking lugs or a
slotted angle shaped plate, minimum thickness .134 in., secured to top face of container flange
with two 5/ in. dia. bolts, and to stake pockets.
Piles must be loaded with reinforcing rims contacting each other.
See General Rules 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14 and 15 for further details.
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