TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 34 (Rev.-10-1968)
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, EMPTY, DOUBLE DECKED-FLAT OR
GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD OR STEEL FLOORS
FLAT CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
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 end of load.
D
1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of units. Locate as shown against lower portion of units.
Secure to Item "F" with five 20-D nails before placing against unit.
E
1 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 5/8 in. dia.
bolts, Item "G", each passing through Item "E", "F", "H" and "U".
G
4 ea. end of load.
5/8 in. dia. bolts, length to suit, locate as shown.
H
4 ea. end of load.
3/8 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 of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Locate on end at each side of unit as shown, with bottom of item on
top of Item "D".
K
2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of unit. Secure to each Item "J" with five 16-D nails. 2 in. x 4
in. x 8 in. cleat under each item, secured to Item "J" with four 16-D nails.
L
2 ea. end of car.
2 in. x 8 in. x 15 in. Locate on top of Item "F", against Items "D" and "J". Secure to end Items
"D" and "J" with four 16-D nails.
M
2 ea. end of car.
6 in. x 6 in. x 8 in. wedge block. Locate on top of Item "F" and against Item "L" as shown.
Secure with four 20-D nails.
N
As required.
2 in. x 4 in., length and cut to suit. Locate between stacking lugs of bottom and top tier as shown.
O
2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of six strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass around end of car on
top of each Item "K". and to opposite stake pockets as shown.
P
2 ea. end of load.
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.
Q
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two
adjacent lifting lugs on each side and to stake pockets as shown.
R
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two
adjacent lifting lugs on each side between bottom and top tiers as shown.
S
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.
T
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands, No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjoining
lifting lugs and twist taut. Not required for full size cargo transporters.
U
1 each 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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