TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 32 (Rev.-10-1966)
AIRPLANE ENGINES IN WOODEN CONTAINERS, LENGTHWISE, SINGLE-DECKED-FLAT OR GONDOLA
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
2 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
4 ea. pile.
Each to consist of two pieces 2 in. x 4 in. x 24 in. Locate at each end of each side of pile, as
shown, and secure lower piece to floor with four 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like
manner.
F
2 ea. pile.
2 in. x .050 in. high tension bands. Locate, as shown, suitably spaced.
Units should be located with not more than 1 inch space between ends of skids of adjacent piles, and between
skids and Items "C".
Boxes must be strong enough to prevent failure in transit.
For units loaded in gondola cars Items "F" must be attached to top side angle.
See General Rules 4, 5, 9, 11, 14 and 15 for further details.
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