TM 55-1510-215-10
Section V. CARGO LOADING
6-17. Air Cargo Features.
The cargo loading (fig. 6-5) must be planned so that
the center-of-gravity of the loaded aircraft will fall within
The air cargo version lacks seating within the cabin.
the operating limits given in chapter 5. The allowable
Eighteen tiedown rings, which swivel within cuplike
cargo center-of-gravity range is determined by these
depressions, are provided in the compartment flooring.
operating limits. All cargo capacities are based on the
The cleared interior space accommodates varied cargo
aircraft operating weight with all passenger seats
arrangements within the 3000 pound total and 200
removed. The weight and location of passengers and
pounds per square foot cargo limitations (fig. 6-7, sheet
crew members must be considered when determining
5). The main entrance door measures 51.5 inches high
the cargo center-of-gravity location and cargo weight
and 26.5 inches wide. Loading work is facilitated by an
capacity. The maximum gross weight of the aircraft is
outward opening cargo door which mates with the main
9650 pounds for takeoff and 9168 pounds for landing.
entrance door.
Opening both doors provides an
The approximate total weight available for fuel and
entrance 51.5 inches high and 53.5 inches wide. The
cargo/personnel, for each configuration, is as follows:
cabin has fittings for three litters (fig. 6-7, sheet 4).
a. Troop Transport Version: approximately 3950
6-18. Aerial Delivery System.
pounds available for crew, fuel and cargo/personnel.
b. Staff Transport Version: approximately 3720
WARNING
pounds available for crew, fuel and cargo/personnel.
c. Air Ambulance Version: approximately 3930
Procedures for aerial delivery of
pounds available for crew, fuel and cargo/personnel.
personnel and cargo have not been
developed.
Paradrops with the
d. Air Cargo Version: approximately 4110 pounds
standard 15-foot static line cannot be
available for crew, fuel and cargo/personnel.
performed without the danger of
interference of the trailing static line
with the elevator control surface.
6-20. Cargo Center-of-Gravity Computation.
WARNING
gravity planning.
6-21. Preparation of General Cargo.
The cargo door is a structural panel
and shall be closed for flight.
Before loading cargo, loading personnel should
determine such data as weight, dimensions, center-of-
gravity, and contact areas of the individual cargo items
A static line is provided along the center of the
for use in positioning the load. For final load position of
ceiling for equipment and personnel drop. The main
the aircraft see weight and balance computation in
entrance door (air-stair) may be removed, on the ground,
for personnel or cargo drops.
6-22. Preparation of Cabin for Loading.
6-19. Cargo Center-of-Gravity Planning.
Air cargo conversion is made by removing the troop
bench seats creating storage space within the cabin.
CAUTION
Cargo tie-down fittings are flush-mounted in the floor
structure.
If the aft-mounted 64 cubic feet
oxygen cylinder is removed and the
nosemounted 64 cubic feet oxygen
cylinder is installed in the aircraft,
ballast must be placed aft to hold the
aircraft center-of-gravity within limits.
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