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QA/QC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Assurance/Quality Control

QTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity

RPSTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repair Parts and Special Tools List

SAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society of Automotive Engineers

TAMMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Army Maintenance Management System

TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tables of Distribution and Allowance

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U/I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit Of Issue

U/M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit Of Measure

1-13. GLOSSARY.

The following is a glossary of words used in this manual.

Slack adjuster

A device that automatically adjusts brakes as

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they develop wear.

Load lock

A device designed to lock the flatrack in place

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on the trailer.

Drawbar

Attaches truck to trailer and allows operator to

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adjust length of trailer to comply with highway

regulations.

Brake power regulating valve

A device designed to adjust brake power

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depending on the amount of load being carried

on trailer.

Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1-14. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.

a. Purpose of the Trailer. The trailer carries a flatrack payload of up to 33,000 lbs (14,969 kg). The flatrack is

loaded onto the trailer using the truck Load Handling System (LHS).

Capabilities and Features.

Three axles and six heavy duty tires.

Adjustable drawbar.

High maneuverability.

Capable of towing speeds up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h).

On board air system for operation of air brakes, load locks, and drawbar assist.

12 volt and 24 volt electrical hook-ups to the tow vehicle.

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