TM 9-2330-371-14&P
Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics,
Location and Description of
Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Location of Data Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
The M270A1 semitrailer is designed to be pulled by a M818 series truck tractor equipped with a fifth
wheel and to transport new or salvaged aircraft and general purpose hauling.
WARNING
Do not tow the M270A1 with the M52, M52A1, or M52A2 truck tractor. The M52 five ton truck tractor's
inherent design capabilities are not compatible with the semitrailer, and if used would result in serious
compromise to the safety of personnel and equipment.
When towing the semitrailer with the M818, M931, M931A1, M932, M932A1 the fifth wheel wedges must
be engaged during highway and secondary road operation and disengaged during cross-country
operation.
Can be towed by the M931, M931A1, M932, and the M932A1 for either highway or off
Side stakes can be added to reconfigure for other types of cargo.
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