*FM 55-9
Field
Manual | HEADQUARTERS |
FM 55-9 |
UNIT AIR MOVEMENT PLANNING |
Table of Contents
CHANGE 1, 14 OCTOBER 1994
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO AIR MOVEMENT
Introduction
History of Airlift
Air Movement Authority
Deployment Instructions
Types of Movements
Nontactical Movement
Tactical Movement
Safety
Troop Movement on an Airfield
Flight Line Safety
Risk Management
CHAPTER 2 - AIR MOBILITY COMMAND AIRCRAFT
Introduction
Allowable Cabin Load
Aircraft Center of Gravity Limits
Cargo Load Center of Balance Limits
Aircraft Characteristics
C-130 Characteristics
C-141 Characteristics
C-5 Characteristics
KC-10 Characteristics
C-17 Characteristics
CHAPTER 3 - CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET AIRCRAFT
Introduction
Load Planning for CRAF Aircraft
B-707
B-747
DC-8
DC-10
L-1011
CHAPTER 4 - UNIT AIR MOVEMENT PLANNING GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS
Introduction
Aircraft Requirements
Weight Method
Type-Load Method
Automated Air Load Planning System
Air Movement Planning Worksheets
CHAPTER 5 - BASICS OF AIRCRAFT LOAD PLANNING
Introduction
Load Planning Considerations
Types of Loads
Concentrated Loading
Palletized Loading
Aircraft Loading Data
Principles of Moment
Load Center of Balance
Placement of Aircraft Loads
Load Planning
Templates
Loading Procedures
Automation
AALPS
CALM
CHAPTER 6 - LOAD SHORING
Introduction
The Need for Shoring
Types of Shoring
Rolling Shoring
Parking Shoring
Bridge Shoring
Sleeper Shoring
Special Shoring
Size and Condition of Shoring
Transport of Shoring
Shoring Requirements
Formulas
CHAPTER 7 - CARGO RESTRAINT
Introduction
Principles of Cargo Restraint
Restraint Criteria
Direction of Restraint
Tie-Down Devices
Tie-Down Device Strength
Required Number of Tie-Down Devices
Percentage Restraint chart
Percent of Angle of Tie
Pallets
APPENDIX A - COMMON AIR MOBILITY COMMAND AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS
APPENDIX B - PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL
APPENDIX C - AIR MOVEMENT PLANNING WORKSHEET
APPENDIX D - 463L CARGO SYSTEM
APPENDIX E - TEMPLATES
APPENDIX F - MATERIALS-HANDLING EQUIPMENT
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHENTICATION
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*This publication supersedes FM 55-9, 31 August 1981.
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