TM 9-2330-386-14&P
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REMOVABLE
TIE
DOWN
(CONT).
d.
Fitting
(3)
is
installed
in
1-3/4
inch
diameter
holes
located
in
side
rails
so
that spring loaded lock is engaged.
e.Tiedown
ring
(4)
of
fitting
(3)
is
roated
upwards
for
attachment
of
web
straps.
f. Hook (5) of
web
strap.
2-12 HOLE COVER PLATES.
NOTE
If the semitrailer has additional apertures in the side
rails or rear sill that are not covered by the cover
plates (1), other material such as l/4-inch thick
p l y w o o d , h a r d b o a r d , e t c . , m u s t be positioned over these
additional apertures and be temporarily affixed to the
semitrailer whenever transporting ammunition items.
a . Six r e m o v a b l e h o l e c o v e r p l a t e s (1 ) a r e
used t o c l o s e the apert u r e s i n th e
semitrailer side rails. The cover plates (1)
are listed in the Additional
Authorization List (Appendix D) and are used
with side panels, stakes, and cross
chains when transporting ammunition and using
wooden dunnage (blocking and bracing)
to restrain the load.
b. Cover plates (1) are positioned on side rails before installing side panels
a n d stakes.
c . When not in use, the cover plates (1) will be stowed with the side panels and
stakes against the forward bulkhead.
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