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3.2.5.1.3 Loading and placement of hazardous cargo. This paragraph shall identify the planning required
for all classes of hazardous materials that may be transported, their location on the aircraft and
appropriate jettison information.
3.2.5.1.4
Maximum weight per mission. A statement shall be included that prior to loading, loading
personnel
shall assemble data pertinent to the aircraft weight and the item(s) of equipment to be loaded
(such as
weight, dimensions, center of gravity [CG] location, contact area, and contact area ground
pressure)
for use in positioning the load.
3.2.5.1.5 Weight and balance factors and formulas. This paragraph shall contain a graph or list of various
formulas used in computing aircraft weight and balance calculations (see igure 1).
3.2.5.1.6 Center of gravity computations for aircraft and cargo. A graph showing approximate allowable net
cargo CG vs fuselage stations shall be included. The graph shall include loading from zero to maximum
cargo and minimum to maximum fuel. The graph shall be based upon a range of aircraft basic weights and
CG locations to allow for anticipated variations in these values. The graph shall contain instructions to the
effect that inal loading for operation of the particular aircraft shall be within the CG range. (Include a
reference to the applicable Basic Weight Checklist and Loading Data TM.) An example of the computation
required to determine the CG of a typical cargo load shall be included (see igure 2).
3.2.5.1.7 Weight and balance computer operation. A reference to the weight and balance computer (if
installed) as the source of information for computation of inal load position in the aircraft shall be included.
3.2.5.2 Section II Load methods and restraints. This section shall have the following arrangement.
Appropriate warnings, cautions, and notes as required to assure safety of operations shall be included.
a. General (on/off-loading, restraining and securing cargo).
b. Loading methods.
c. General vehicle on/off-loading.
d. Palletized cargo on/off-loading.
e. Passenger/troop on/off-loading.
f. Restraint criteria.
3.2.5.2.1 General. This paragraph shall discuss the general contents of this section relative to cargo
on/off-loading and restraints.
3.2.5.2.2 Loading methods. Loading methods shall include information pertaining to loor structure,
material handling equipment, and mission accomplishment. Procedures shall be required for speciic items
of cargo depending on the size, weight, and physical characteristics. Portable loading ramp extension
assembly/disassembly information and the use of steel bridge plates, pry bars, winches, and forklifts
shall be included.
3.2.5.2.3 General vehicle on/off-loading. Instructions, safety precautions, shoring requirements, and the use
of hand signals (Navy only, see igures 3 through 12) for loading and off-loading of equipment and placing
it into position by in-light axle loads on the cargo loor shall be included. Instructions for securing vehicles
for turbulence and the following procedures shall also be included:
a. Assembly of equipment for loading (e.g., vehicles, tiedown devices, chocks, and loading aids).
b. Operation of cargo doors, ramps, load assist devices, aircraft support struts/jacks, etc.
c. Assembly and checking of off-loading aids.
d. Releasing of cargo restraint devices.
e. Preparation of cargo compartment and loor including stowage of seats, installation of ittings, etc.
3.2.5.2.4 Palletized cargo on/off-loading. Instructions, safety precautions, shoring requirements, and use of
hand signals (Navy only, see igures 3 through 12) for loading and off-loading of palletized cargo shall
include those requirements in 3.2.5.2.3 (a. through e.) and the following:
a. Pallet construction.
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