SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Figure 9-63.—Aero 47A, Aero 47A-1, and MJ-7 weapon loader. the midsection of the boom support. The manipulating head is located at the upper end of the lift boom and is capable of limited ram, lateral and longitudinal motions, as well as tilting, rolling, and yawing motions. These weapon loaders have a lifting fork attached to the manipulating head by an adapter. The lifting fork can be mounted in three positions—normal forward, inverted forward, and inverted rear. By inverting the adapter plate, the maximum reach of the fork is extended in each of these position. The drive mechanism includes a conventional automotive clutch, transmission, and rear-wheel drive. These weapon loaders are equipped with four-wheel hydraulic brakes, mechanical parking brakes, and rear-wheel power steering. They also have spark- and flame-arresting mufflers, nylon tie-down straps to hold the load during handling, utility chains for lifting items directly off the ground, and lights for night-loading operations. The hydraulic system controls are located within reach of the operator’s seat. The seat is located at the extreme rear of each vehicle. The controls are also located on the boom. Power to operate the lift and drive mechanisms is supplied by a four-cylinder, air-cooled diesel engine. The Aero 47A, 47A-1, and MJ-7 weapon loaders have an SWL of 4,500 pounds each, They are used to load externally carried weapons, stores, and fuel tanks onto aircraft. These weapon loaders are used with a variety of adapters and cradles. Q1. Q2. Q3. REVIEW NUMBER 9 The A/S 32K-1A/1B\1C SATS weapon loader is used to load . List the two main functional components of the Aero 47A, Aero 47A-1, and MJ-7 weapon loaders. What is the SWL of the Aero 47A, Aero 47A-1, and MJ- 7 weapon loaders? SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Recognize the safety precautions to follow when using ordnance handling equipment. You must observe the safety precautions and instructions that pertain to the safe operation and use of ammunition and explosives handling equipment, both afloat and ashore. The task of ammunition and explosives handling is hazardous. Accidents involving ammunition and explosives handling kill and injure 9-45