TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 33
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, LOADED OR EMPTY, SINGLE DECK-FLAT
OR
GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD OR STEEL FLOORS
FLAT CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
As required.
Each to consist of 2 pieces of 2 in. x 8 in. x 12 in. Secure lower piece to floor with three 20-D
nails and top piece to one below in like manner.
C 2 ea. end of load.
4 in. x 5 in., length to suit. Locate as shown in opposite end stake pockets beyond ends of load.
D 1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of units. Locate as shown, on end of and against lower portion
of unit. Secure to Item "F" with five 20-D nails before placing against unit.
E 8 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 2 pieces 2 in. x 8 in. x 12 in. Locate under Item "F" as shown.
F
1 ea. end of load.
6 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of load. Secure each to floor of car with four 5/ in. dia. bolts,
Items "G"; each passing through Items "E", "F", "H" and "N".
G 4 ea. end of load.
Ys in. dia. bolts, length to suit. Locate as shown.
H 4 ea. end of load.
% in. x 4 in. x 4 in. washer. Locate as shown, on top of Item "F" and secured with Item "G".
J
2 ea. end unit.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lug at end
units on each side and through stake pockets as shown.
K
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
lifting lugs on each side and to stake pockets as shown.
L
3 per car.
1 in. x 6 in. length equal to length of load. Locate as shown and secure to floor of car with 10-D
nails.
M
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands, No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
inner lifting lugs, twist tie. Not required for full size transporters.
N
1 ea. Item "G".
4 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. hardwood cleat, or 1/2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. plate.
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