LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. -724650022

TM 9-3990-206-14&P

1-13. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.

Flatrack. The flatrack (1) is a welded frame and

wall forming a cargo carrier used with the truck.

Wall and Hookbar. The wall (2) of the flatrack

is used as a lifting point for the flatrack. The wall

has a hookbar (3) which couples with the LHS

hook arm to lift and pull the flatrack onto the

truck.

Rails. The flatrack rails (4) have locking plates

that mate with plates on the truck and trailer to

secure the flatrack for road operations.

ISO Locks/Fittings. Corner ISO locks/fittings

(5) have the same dimensions as a 20 ft (6.10 m)

ISO container. This allows the flatrack to be

secured on any equipment capable of locking down

a 20 ft (6.10 m) ISO container, including ships and

trailers.

Stowage Boxes. Two stowage boxes (6) are

sized to allow storage of tiedown straps and other

items. The stowage box covers are hinged and

have provisions for locking.

Rollers. Removable rollers (7) are used for loading/unloading flatrack onto the trailer or docks.

g. Lifting Rings and Straps. Lifting rings (8) and straps are provided to secure payloads or to secure flatrack

for modes of shipping when flatrack is not on truck or trailer.

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