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3.2.2.2 Brief chapter descriptions. The following brief chapter descriptions shall be included as standard
paragraphs in Chapter 1:
a. "Chapter 2 Description of Aircraft Features. This chapter presents a general description of the
cargo compartment, including proile and cross sections, cargo loading ramp (where applicable),
entrances and exits, cargo loor, roller conveyors and guides, restraint rails (where applicable),
tiedown ittings, seat and litter provisions, cargo loading aids, and storage provisions for
all cargo loading aids and tiedown devices."
b. "Chapter 3 Aircraft Coniguration. This chapter presents aircraft preparation instructions with
respect to aircraft cargo loading, airdrop provisions and personnel equipment."
c. "Chapter 4 General Procedures. This chapter contains instructions relative to load preplanning,
loading, postloading, and off-loading procedures to include checklist."
d. "Chapter 5 Emergency Procedures. This chapter describes all ground preparations required
for cargo emergency procedures."
e. "Chapter 6 Speciic Procedures. This chapter contains all necessary instructions relative to
preloading, loading, postloading, prelight, and off-loading procedures for cargo which, due to
physical characteristics, cannot be handled in accordance with the general procedures of chapter
4 and therefore requires special handling."
f. "Chapter 7 Airdrop Procedures. This chapter presents instructions relative to the procedures
required for airdrop of personnel and cargo."
3.2.3 Chapter 2 Description of aircraft features. Chapter 2 shall contain the following information, in the
order speciied, with necessary explanatory notes, text, and igures.
a. General aircraft description.
b. Aircraft cargo area.
c. Aircraft cargo aids.
3.2.3.1 General Aircraft description. A general description of the aircraft and of the aircraft cargo, troop
carrying, litter carrying, and airdrop capabilities shall be included. A brief description of safety belts
and harnesses shall also be included.
3.2.3.2 Aircraft cargo area. A general description of the aircraft cargo area shall be provided, including, but
not limited to, the following:
a. Cargo compartment. Envelope proile and cross sectional drawings, showing all dimensions in
inches and compartment identiication by letter, shall be provided. Critical dimensions which limit
full use of the cargo compartment shall also be provided. Coverage shall include information
pertaining to location of electrical outlets and type of electrical power supplied in the cargo
compartment as well as brief coverage of communication systems and lighting equipment which
may be used during cargo loading and off-loading. Information on the location, type, and
dimensions of each cargo compartment overboard vent shall be provided.
b. Cargo area loors. A description shall be given of the main cargo loors, treadways (when
required), and maneuvering areas. Plan views of the cargo loor, showing locations of tiedown
ittings, roller conveyors, and restraint/guide rails shall also be included.
c. Cargo loading ramps. Where applicable, description of all parts of the aircraft ramp system
(basic ramps, ramp extensions and ramp toes) shall be provided. This shall include the relative
angles between system components and between the system, the ground and the cargo loor.
Plan views of the ramp system, showing the location of tiedown ittings, roller conveyors, and
restraint/guide rails and locks shall also be included.
d. Personnel and troop provisions and access areas. Personnel and troop entrance and exit doors
shall be identiied and described with any pertinent features included. A plan view of troop
seating arrangement and litter provisions shall be included. A general description of comfort
provisions shall also be included. Emergency provisions and exits shall be identiied.
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