TM9-2330-374-14&P
INTRODUTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 1.
1-1. SCOPE
a . T y p e of Manual.
O p e r a t o r ' s , O r g a n i z a t i o n a l , Direct Support and General
Support Maintenance Manual (including Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists).
b.
Model Number and Equipment Name.
Supply, 12-ton, 4-wheel
M129A3 Semitrailer, Van:
c . P u r p o s e of Equipment.
The semitrailers are intended for use in transporting
military supplies.
S p e c i a l L i m i t a t i o n s o n E q u i p m e n t . D o not exceed the l o a d and speed
d.
l i m i t a t i o n o f t h e s e m i t r a i l e r . T h e s e m i t r a i l e r i s d e s i g n e d t o be towed over smooth,
h a r d - s u r f a c e d r o a d s w i t h l o a d s U P t o 1 2 - t o n s ( 1 0 , 9 0 0 k g ) a t speeds as high as 50 mph
(80 km/h).
It can also be towed-over unimproved roads, trails and open rolling
t e r r a i n with loads up to 12-tons (10,900 kg) at a sustained speed of 20 mph (32
k m / h ) . T h e semitrailer should be operated only after being serviced and equipped
for existing climatic conditions.
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be
t h o s e prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1-3.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Refer to TM 750-244-6, Procedures for Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use
( U s . Army Tank-Automotive Command).
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
See C h a p t e r 4 f o r s t o r a g e a n d s h i p m e n t i n f o r m a t i o n .
REPORTING EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRS)
Send us an EIR.
Y o u , the
If your semitrailer needs
improvement, let us know.
user, are the only one who
can tell us what you don't like about your equipment.
Let us know why you don't
l i k e t h e d e s i g n o r p e r f o r m a n c e . P u t it on an SF368
( Q u a l i t y Deficiency Report).
Mail it to Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive
We'll send you a reply.
Command, Attn: AMSTA-MP,
Warren, MI 48397-5000.
