AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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13.9. Cargo Validation On/Offloading Procedures and Format. Use the following format
when tasked to validate a new loading procedure or when encountering any cargo you feel
requires special or specific on/offloading or tiedown procedures not currently listed in TO 1C-
130A-9. After completion, send through standardization channels to HQ AMC/A3VX.
13.9.1. General Loading Data:
13.9.1.1. Nomenclature of item. Give military or civilian name, national stock number
(NSN), and a brief description of the item; i.e., dump truck, medical van, etc.
13.9.1.2. Dimensions (in inches). Length, width, and height. Rough drawing or picture of
the unit pointing out critical dimensions, projections, overhangs, etc.
13.9.1.3. Weight (in pounds). Gross weight; individual axle weight; or data plate weight
if possible.
13.9.2. Number of loading crew personnel and loadmasters/s required to on/offload cargo
and their position to observe clearances, if required.
13.9.3. Equipment and Material Requirements. Special equipment and material required to
on/offload cargo; i.e., cargo winch, prime mover, shoring requirements.
13.9.4. Aircraft Configuration Required.
13.9.5. Preparation of Cargo for Loading. Components that must be removed or
reconfigured to on/ offload cargo (i.e., helicopter struts, exhaust stacks, cabs, etc.).
13.9.6. On/offloading Procedures.
13.9.7. Location of Tiedown Points.
13.9.8. Comments.
13.10. Emergency Airlift of Personnel. Refer to Chapter 17.
13.11. Rucksacks. The following procedures apply to loading of rucksacks. NOTE: Refer to
AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H for additional rucksack information.
13.11.1. During administrative (training) deployments, rucksacks may be loaded on
deploying vehicles or palletized.
13.11.2. During tactical deployments into a FOB/OB, rucksacks not loaded on vehicles will
be carried by the individuals onto the aircraft. Allocate pallet space on the load plan for
loading rucksacks.
13.12. Additional Cargo Considerations.
13.12.1. Lithium Batteries and Pyrotechnic Material (Class/Division 1.3G). Aircraft halon
fire extinguishers are ineffective in fighting fires involving primary (non-rechargeable)
lithium batteries and pyrotechnic material. Primary lithium batteries shipped as cargo or
installed/contained in equipment and pyrotechnic material will not be accepted as cargo
without the shipper providing a suitable fire extinguisher(s). For non-rechargeable lithium
batteries this may be C02, Class D, or a specialized fire extinguisher (e.g., LITH-X). Dry
chemical agent is preferred extinguisher for pyrotechnic material. These extinguishers will
only help reduce the intensity of the fire until the lithium and pyrotechnic material expends
itself. Aircraft halon fire extinguishers are suitable when transporting only rechargeable