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C-17 Cargo loading limitations
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12/12/2010

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Term
What is the max ACL for a non E/R C-17A?
Definition
170,900 pounds
Term
What is the lateral loading limitation?
Definition
93.000 pounds
Term
What are the max allowable compartment weights and FS locations in D/E/F/G compartments?
Definition
D FS 347-578 72,000 pounds
E FS 578-1074 170,900 pounds
F FS 1074-1165 35,000 pounds
G FS 1165-1403 40,000 pounds
Term
What are the ramp dimensions when the ramp is in coplanar?
Definition
216 inches wide,
126 inches high
Term
What is the height of the ramp when it's down?
Definition
177 inches at the ramp edge
162 inches at ramp crest
Term
What are the three height limitations in the cargo box?
Definition
148, 158 and 162 inches
Term
When is a spotter required in the cargo compartment?
Definition
Heights above 148 inches forward of 937
Term
What is the minimum distance between the k loader and the ramp?
Definition
4 inches minimum
6 inches when winching
Term
What are the logistics locks rated for?
Definition
20000 pounds forward restraint
10000 bounds aft restraint
Term
Which logistics pallet positions only have one lock per side?
Definition
PP 1, 7, 8, 9
PP 2-6 have two
Term
How many logistics pallet positions have vertical restraint?
Definition
1-6 have permanent restraint and part of 7
the last 60 inches are provided by removable lips controlled by aft lm panels
Term
How do you restrain a pallet in the logistics rails that weighs over 10355?
Definition
Restrain for all directions must be to the cargo floor
Term
How do you restrain a pallet that exceeds the logistic lock capacity?
Definition
It must be totally restrained to the cargo floor.
Term
What is the consideration for lifting cargo that weighs more than 25,000 pounds with the cargo ramp?
Definition
The cargo must be at or forward of FS 1345
Term
When the ramp toes are in the ____ position aft end of the toes will not be supported.
Definition
low
Term
When ramp toes are in the ____ position, aft end of toes will be supported.
Definition
high
Term
When ramp toes are in the high position, the required overlap between ramp toe contact pads and floor of loader is ___ inches.
Definition
11
Term
Can pallets restrained with straps or chains overhang the pallet in the logistics rails?
Definition
Yes provided its only forward and aft. No side overhang.
Term
At what height do you worry about contacting the strakes when loading in the logistics rails?`
Definition
100 inches
Term
What is the maximum height of a pallet 10 inches aft of pallet position 8 regardless of height of pallet position 7?
Definition
120 inches
Term
What is the height restriction involving ADS pallet position one?
Definition
If pallet is over 78" be careful not to hit the oxygen lines
Term
Left ADS locks provide how much forward and aft restraint?
Definition
14800 forward, 15533 aft
Term
Right ADS locks provide___forward and___ aft restraint?
Definition
14800, 7500
Term
Pallets loaded in the ADS rails may weigh up to ______ with one lock engaged on each side.
Definition
7800
Term
Pallets may weigh ____to____ with 4 locks engaged in the ADS rails.
Definition
7801-10355
Term
Vehicles weighing over ______ must be loaded within __ inches of centerline
Definition
65,000, 8
Term
Netted two pallet trains over _____ shall be restrained to the cargo floor.
Definition
20710 pounds
Term
How is the cargo winch powered?
Definition
#3 hydraulics system
#1 DC Bus
Term
What is the length and diameter of the winch cable?
Definition
250' and 3/8th inch
Term
What does the winch cable pull go up to when 4 snatch blocks are used?
Definition
9000 pounds
Term
When more than one layer of shoring is required to load a vehicle without a neutral, what must you do?
Definition
Ensure the shoring is prefabricated or joined together.
Term
Winching a pallet requires how long of a chain bridle?
Definition
30 inches
Term
How long must the chain bridle attached to the aircraft rings be when self winching a vehicle?
Definition
60 inches
Term
Sleeper shoring must be used for special use vehicles such as....
Definition
off road vehicles weighing 20.000 pounds or more.
Term
A vehicle with a single axle weight up to ____ my be loaded in D, F and G compartment. Axles from ____ to _____ must be loaded within 8 inches of aircraft centerline.
Definition
22,000. 22,001 to 27,000
Term
Vehicles with single axle weights up to _____ pounds may be loaded in E compartment. Single axle weights from ____to_____ must be loaded within 8 inches of centerline.
Definition
27,000. 27,001 to 36,000.
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