TM 9-3990-260-14&P
6-13. EQUIPMENT DATA.
Item
Specification
Width:
91.50 in. (232.41 cm)
Height:
9.97 in. (25.32 cm)
(Ground to Deck)
(Ground to top of A-frame Assembly bail bar when
17.22 in. (43.74 cm)
laid flat on M3Al CROP deck)
62.90 in. (159.77 cm)
(Ground to top of A-frame Assembly when in raised
position, not to top of marker spring)
71.50 in. (181.61 cm)
(Ground to top of A-frame Assembly when in raised
position, top of marker spring)
233.36 in. (592.73 cm)
Overall Length:
217.00 in. (551.18 cm)
Deck Length (between cargo restraints):
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Weight:
Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
6-14. NORMAL OPERATION.
The M3Al CROP is equipped with an A-frame assembly capable of being pinned in the upright position for nor-
mal operation and placed horizontally for stacking. All components are permanently attached to the M3A1 CROP
with the exception of BII, load restraint plates, A-frame assembly, twistlocks, rollers, and container transport locks.
Refer to TM 9-2320-364-10 for PLS loading/unloading procedures.
BII are stored in the stowage boxes located in the cargo deck.
When stacking, all but one load restraint plate must be secured in its stowed position. At the front of the cargo
deck, the center load restraint is welded in the upright position. On the left and right, a load restraint plate is lifted
from its mounting slots, laid flat on the cargo deck and secured with a 3/4" bolt. At the rear of the cargo deck, three
load restraint plates can pivot downward flush with the deck surface when locking pins are removed. The A-frame
remains upward for the bottom M3Al. For all others stacked on top, the A-frame is lowered horizontally. Twist-
locks on each M3Al hold the stack together.
