LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE DUAL ROW AIRDROP PLATFORM

TM 10-1670-268-20&P 0002 00 0002 00-9 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE DUAL ROW AIRDROP PLATFORM Panel Assembly (1). A panel assembly has interlocking grooves along the entire width of each panel. Floating nut assembles are riveted on both ends of the panel that align with matching holes in the side rail. Front and rear edges of the panel have eight holes with floating nuts, which are used to connect the four roller pads. Each panel assembly has two tie down rings and pre-drilled holes for mounting the outrigger assemblies. Side Rail (2). The side rails are bolted to the side of the connected dual row panels to assemble the platform. The side rail is L-shaped which wraps around the bottom edge of the panels so that the lower portion of the rail becomes a narrow section of roller pad. The side rails are issued in 18-ft. lengths. Roller Pad (3). The roller pads are bolted to the bottom of the panel assemblies to ride on the aircraft roller system. The roller pads are issued in 18-ft. lengths. 1 3 2