TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 2
Sec. 6-Fig. 50 (Rev.-9-1977) (Concluded)
(Drawing Redrawn 9-1977)
1/4 TON, 4 X 4 TRUCKS, DOUBLE DECKED, LENGTIIWISE, SINGLE OR DOUBLE ROWS-FLAT CARS-SINGLE
ROWS-GONDOLA CARS WITH WOODEN FLOORS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
O
4 ea. lower
Block pattern 88, Section 6 for side blocking of wheels. Use suitable protective material, such as
vehicle
waterproof paper or burlap, between tire and blocking. Locate bottom portion under Item "O",
top portion to extend two inches above Item "O".
P
4 ea. lower unit.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend to outside face of outside
tires of units loaded side by side and long enough to admit of application of Items "Q" on units
loaded in single row. Locate so that Items "R" will contact tires of wheels. Secure lower piece
to floor with ten 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like manner. Not required when
Items "N" and "0" or "W", "X" and "Y" are used.
Q
1 ea. outside
2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend 2 in. beyond outside face of Items "P". Locate against
wheel of lower
wheel and secure to each Item "P" or Items "W" with three 20-D nails. Not required when Items
unit.
"N" and "O" or "W", "X" and "Y" are used.
R
4 ea. lower unit.
2 in. x 4 in., length equal to length of Items "P". Locate against tires, on top of Items "Q" and
"S". Secure to Items "Q" and "S" with three 20-D nails at each location. Not required when
Items "N" and "O" or "W", "X" and "Y" are used.
S
2 ea. Item "Q".
2 in. x 4 in. x 12 in. Locate between Items "P" and "R", with one end against Item "Q". Secure to
Item "P" with two 20-D nails in each. Not required when Items "N" and "O" or "W", "X" and "Y"
are used.
T
2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate on floor with one end against Item
"P" and secure lower piece to floor with four 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like
manner.
U
1 ea. end of ea.
6 strands, 3 wrappings, No. 8 ga. black annealed wire. Pass around pintle hook of one unit and
upper unit.
around frame of adjacent unit, or around pintle hooks or frames of adjacent units.
V
4 for each set
Wire rope 3/8 in., 6 x 19 IWRC. Apply in complete loop. Pass wire rope around frame at each
of 4 vehicles.
corner of each upper unit loaded in single row, and around frame at outside corners of each
upper unit loaded in double row, and through stake pockets on each side of car. Secure wire
rope with four 3/8 in. cable clips. Apply thimble at bottom of each stake pocket and secure it to
the wire rope with cable clip.
W 4 ea. single or side
4 in. wide, 6 in. high, long enough to extend to outside face of outside tires of units loaded side
by side row.
by side and long enough to admit of application of Items "Q" on units loaded in single row.
Locate against front and rear tires of lower unit. Toe-nail to floor with four 30-D nails. Not
required when Items "N" or "P", "Q", "R" and "S" are used.
X
4 ea. Item "W".
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate one near each end and two near
center of Items "W". Secure lower piece to floor, lengthwise of car, with four 30-D nails and
top piece to one below in like manner. Not required when Items "N" or "P", "Q", "R" and "S"
are used.
Y
1 ea. Item "W".
2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend 1 in. beyond outside face of Items "W". Locate 2 in. edge
against end of floor, under Items "W". Secure each end to Items "W" with one 1/2 in. dia. bolt.
Multiple length pieces may be used provided they protect two or more complete units and are
secured to each Item "W" throughout their length. Not required when Items "N" or "P", "Q", "R"
and "S" are used.
*Application of these items do not appear on drawing.
Note:
1. Hand brakes must be set and levers wired or blocked.
See General Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19-A and 19-B for further details.
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