TM 9-2330-373-14 & P
1-7. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (cont) I
a. LANDING GEAR
1. Landing gear
2. Crank
3. Shoe
Two separately operated two-speed landing gears (1).
Located at drop, near front of semi trailer.
Cranks (2) are used to operate landing gear legs to raise or lower front end of semi trailer to couple and uncouple from
towing vehicle.
Landing gear is used to support semi trailer when not coupled to towing vehicle and to level front of semi trailer.
Landing gears swing into horizontal position for aircraft loading only.
Landing gear shoes (3) are used in sandy, soft areas. When not in use, they are stowed in brackets underneath van body
b. WHEEL CHOCK Two wheel chocks.
Attached to bracket by chain.
Stored in bracket on each side of rear axle.
Used against
rear
wheel
to
prevent
accidental
movement.
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