TM 9-2320-365-102-57. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT (CONT)b. Preparation of Internal Air Transport Procedure.The Preparation for Internal Air Transport procedure for reducing cab height is containedin para 2-58.c. Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift.Vehicle Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift instructions are contained on Model Weight andDimensional Data Plates (para 2-42).d. Preparation for Air Drop.Perform M1081 Air Drop Preparation (para 3-10).e. Preparation for Highway or Rail Shipment.Cab air springs must be deflated and pinned for shipment (para 2-58b). Upon arrival atdestination cab air springs must be unpinned and inflated (para 2-58g). Two drain plugsmust be loosened on M1079 Van prior to shipment.2-58. PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL AIR TRANSPORTWARNING• Heavy objects/loads, such as tool boxes and heavy parts, must always be carriedon the floor with the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and ridesides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 vanand will increase the likelihood of a rollover.• Heavy cabinets must always be mounted as low as possible with the weightdistributed as equally as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van.Remember to consider the weight of the items that will be stored in the cabinets.Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase thelikelihood of a rollover.• Always keep in mind, when placing items inside the M1079 van, that heavier itemsmust always be positioned as low as possible and the weight distributed as equallyas possible between left and right sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreasesthe stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover.2-362
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