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2-57. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT (CONT)
b. Preparation of Internal Air Transport Procedure.
The Preparation for Internal Air Transport procedure for reducing cab height is contained
in para 2-58.
c. Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift.
Vehicle Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift instructions are contained on Model Weight and
Dimensional 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 at
destination cab air springs must be unpinned and inflated (para 2-58g). Two drain plugs
must be loosened on M1079 Van prior to shipment.
2-58. PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL AIR TRANSPORT
WARNING
• Heavy objects/loads, such as tool boxes and heavy parts, must always be carried
on the floor with the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and ride
sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van
and will increase the likelihood of a rollover.
• Heavy cabinets must always be mounted as low as possible with the weight
distributed 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 the
likelihood of a rollover.
• Always keep in mind, when placing items inside the M1079 van, that heavier items
must always be positioned as low as possible and the weight distributed as equally
as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases
the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover.
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