AERO 51C MUNITIONS TRAILER

A2. The electric forklift truck has outriggers, which are rigid structures allowing it to carry off-balance loads. A3. The maximum capacity of the hand pallet truck is 4,000 pounds. AERO 51C MUNITIONS TRAILER The Aero 51C munitions trailer (fig. 9-52) is a transport vehicle that has an automotive chassis and a flat-deck body. The chassis has two axles and four single wheels equipped with pneumatic tires. The center section of the nonskid flat deck is hinged. It can be opened to provide a hatchway across the full width of the vehicle. It also has hinged deck panels that have double rails with holes at intervals to provide a mounting base for cradles and adapters. The trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and mechanical parking brakes, a tow bar, and cable harness. The cable harness electrically connects the trailer to the towing vehicle for operation of the trailer lights. Accessory items (chocks, tie-down straps, interconnecting electrical harness, etc.) are stored in toolboxes mounted underneath the forward and aft decks. The Aero 51C munitions trailer is used with a towing vehicle to transport and hold a variety of weapons in ready storage. Adapters or cradles support the weapons on the trailer. This trailer is used to transport stores and cargo. The Aero 51C munitions trailer is not used aboard ship. The Aero 51C has an SWL of 8,500 pounds. REVIEW NUMBER 8 Q1. What is the maximum recommended towing speed of the MHU-126/M small munitions trailer when towed alone and in a train? Q2. At what location should you use the Aero 51C munitions trailer? Q3. What is the SWL of the Aero 51C munitions trailer? LOADERS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the pur- pose and use of the SATS weapon loader. Loaders are generally used to handle a variety of loads, such as weapons, ammunition, JATO bottles, rockets, pylons, or fuel tanks, during naval aircraft loading operations. Some loaders are capable of operating over rough terrain while others are built for smooth surfaces. The types of loaders used to handle ammunition and explosives are equipped with flame- and spark-arresting mufflers. A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS WEAPON LOADERS Each A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS weapon loader (fig. 9-53) is a self-propelled vehicle with a low, heavy-duty frame supported by six small, high capacity wheels. Each vehicle has two main functional components. The lifting mechanism has a lift boom, hydraulic system, and manipulating head. A piston- type hydraulic cylinder mounted in the midsection of 9-34 Figure 9-52.—Aero 51C munitions trailer.