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Dover, Delaware - 2006

PalletizationLe Collisage

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ObjectiveObjective

Comprehend how to properly prepare Comprehend how to properly prepare cargo for movement in the 463L systemcargo for movement in the 463L system

Comprendre comment préparer Comprendre comment préparer proprement le cargo pour le proprement le cargo pour le déplacement dans le système 463Ldéplacement dans le système 463L

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OverviewOverviewApercuApercu

463L System 463L System le système 463Lle système 463L

Pallets Pallets les palettesles palettes

Pallet Build-Up Pallet Build-Up montage des palettesmontage des palettes

Married Pallets Married Pallets assemblage des palettesassemblage des palettes

Tiedown Techniques Tiedown Techniques techniques d’arrimagetechniques d’arrimage

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463L System463L SystemGeneralGeneral

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463L System463L SystemDual-Rail System Dual-Rail System SystèmeSystème de double rails de double rails

Allows pallets to move smoothly through acftAllows pallets to move smoothly through acftPermettre aux palettes d’entrer facilement dans l’avionPermettre aux palettes d’entrer facilement dans l’avion

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Rollers are storable Rollers are storable to convert the cargo to convert the cargo deck to a smooth deck to a smooth surface for loading surface for loading wheeled cargowheeled cargo

Les roulements peuvent Les roulements peuvent être enlever pour être enlever pour convertir la platform convertir la platform (économiser de (économiser de l’espace)l’espace)

463L System463L SystemDual-Rail SystemDual-Rail System

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Side rails guide the pallets into the aircraft and provide lateral and vertical restraintSide rails guide the pallets into the aircraft and provide lateral and vertical restraint

Les rails de cotes dirigent les palettes dans l’avion et permettent une restriction Les rails de cotes dirigent les palettes dans l’avion et permettent une restriction latérale et verticalelatérale et verticale

463L System463L System

Rails

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463L System463L System

C-17 Logistic Rail Lock KC-10 Restraint Assembly

Rails have special locks that prevent forward and rear Rails have special locks that prevent forward and rear aircraft movement of pallets during flightaircraft movement of pallets during flight

Les rails ont des fermetures spéciales qui préviennent des Les rails ont des fermetures spéciales qui préviennent des mouvements des palettes au cours du volmouvements des palettes au cours du vol

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88"

108"

PALLET

BALSA W OOD

ROLLER

SIDE GUIDERAIL2"

PalletsPalletsCharacteristicsCharacteristics

Made of corrosion Made of corrosion resistant aluminum resistant aluminum with a soft wood with a soft wood core framed on all core framed on all sides by aluminum sides by aluminum railsrails

Desired load capacity of 7,500 lbs. (3402 kg)

Pallets weighing less waste valuable aircraft cargo space

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Pallets Pallets CharacteristicsCharacteristics

22 steel tie down rings22 steel tie down rings

Pallet weighs Pallet weighs 290 lbs (132 kg)290 lbs (132 kg)

108”108”213 cm213 cm

88”88”224 cm224 cm

84”213 cm

Max cargo carrying Max cargo carrying capacity of capacity of 10,000 lbs. 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg)(4536 kg) when using when using netsnets

104”264 cm

Usable dimensions

250 PSI(1.76 KSC) limitation250 PSI(1.76 KSC) limitation

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Pallet NetsPallet Nets

463L Net Sets463L Net SetsTwo side netsTwo side netsOne top netOne top netA complete set of A complete set of

nets weighs nets weighs 65 lbs 65 lbs (29 kg)(29 kg)

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PalletsPallets

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Pallet NetsPallet Nets

The nets have multiple adjustment points and The nets have multiple adjustment points and may be tightened to conform snugly to most may be tightened to conform snugly to most loadsloads

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Pallet NetsPallet NetsAdequate restraint is Adequate restraint is

provided for:provided for:10,000 lbs (4536 kg) of 10,000 lbs (4536 kg) of

cargo with heights not cargo with heights not exceeding exceeding 96”(244 cm)96”(244 cm) above the surface of the above the surface of the pallet, or….pallet, or….

8,000 lbs (3629 kg) of 8,000 lbs (3629 kg) of cargo with height not cargo with height not exceeding exceeding 100”(254 cm)100”(254 cm) above the surface of the above the surface of the palletpallet

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Pallet NetsPallet Nets

Securing cargoSecuring cargoSide nets can be used with Side nets can be used with

sevenseven straps instead of the straps instead of the top nettop netFourFour on the on the 108”108” long side long side

and and threethree on the on the 88”88” shortshort side, hooked to the highest side, hooked to the highest row of side net ringsrow of side net rings

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Pallet NetsPallet Nets

Securing cargoSecuring cargoThis configuration of straps cinches the This configuration of straps cinches the

side nets up and provides vertical restraint side nets up and provides vertical restraint for the cargofor the cargo

The seven strap option can restrain 10,000 The seven strap option can restrain 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) of cargo to a 463L palletlbs. (4536 kg) of cargo to a 463L pallet

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Top net onlyTop net onlyProvides adequate Provides adequate

restraint for low profile restraint for low profile items of cargo items of cargo (up to (up to 45”45” tall, tall, 114cm114cm) ) weighing up to weighing up to 2,500 lbs.2,500 lbs.

((1134 kg1134 kg)) (net cargo weight)(net cargo weight)If exceeded supplemental If exceeded supplemental

restraint will be requiredrestraint will be required

Pallet NetsPallet Nets

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Tiedown Techniques Tiedown Techniques Required RestraintRequired Restraint

Use NylonUse Nylon tiedown tiedown straps to provide straps to provide restraint for single items restraint for single items or as supplemental or as supplemental restraint in conjunction restraint in conjunction with 463L pallet netswith 463L pallet nets

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PalletsPalletsStorage and HandlingStorage and Handling

Always put adequate dunnage under 463L Always put adequate dunnage under 463L pallets: pallets: Aids in pallet movement Aids in pallet movement Protects lower surface of palletProtects lower surface of pallet

Minimum dimensions of each piece of Minimum dimensions of each piece of dunnage is dunnage is 4” x 4” x 88”4” x 4” x 88” ( (10 x 10 x 224 cm10 x 10 x 224 cm))

All pallets are required to be shipped with All pallets are required to be shipped with dunnage and a complete net set (2 side/1 dunnage and a complete net set (2 side/1 top), for both deployment and redeployment top), for both deployment and redeployment and must be provided by the userand must be provided by the user

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PalletsPalletsStorage and HandlingStorage and Handling

Pallets may be stacked Pallets may be stacked 20 high for air shipment20 high for air shipment

Up to 50 pallets high in Up to 50 pallets high in storage areas.storage areas.

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Pallets Pallets Storage and HandlingStorage and Handling

Protect the upper surface of Protect the upper surface of the palletthe pallet

Never push or slide 463L Never push or slide 463L pallets across any solid pallets across any solid surfacesurface

Protect nets from adverse Protect nets from adverse weather conditionsweather conditions

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Protecting nets:Protecting nets:Hang and dry all nets after useHang and dry all nets after useNever pile wet nets togetherNever pile wet nets together

Nets can mildewNets can mildewHooks can rustHooks can rust

Pallets Pallets Storage and HandlingStorage and Handling

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Pallets Pallets InspectionInspection

Ensure serviceability:Ensure serviceability:Do not use pallets if aluminum skin is separating or Do not use pallets if aluminum skin is separating or

puncturedpuncturedThe skin-to-rail bond is an important part of the The skin-to-rail bond is an important part of the

pallet’s strengthpallet’s strength

Use pallets with minor dents, gouges, and Use pallets with minor dents, gouges, and scratches that do not fracture the skinscratches that do not fracture the skin

Keep pallets as clean as possibleKeep pallets as clean as possible

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Pallet Build-Up Pallet Build-Up Palletized CargoPalletized Cargo

Distribute large and Distribute large and heavy objects evenly heavy objects evenly from the center of the from the center of the pallet outward:pallet outward:Prevents pallet from Prevents pallet from

becoming heavy on one becoming heavy on one endend

Maintains pallet center Maintains pallet center of balance of balance

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Pallet Build-Up Pallet Build-Up Palletized CargoPalletized Cargo

Containers marked “this side Containers marked “this side up” must be placed uprightup” must be placed upright

Cargo with special labels Cargo with special labels should have labels facing should have labels facing outwardoutward

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• Hole in bottom of C-17 from battery packed upside down on pallet. Acid ate hole thru pallet and aircraft floor

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Pallet Build-UpPallet Build-UpPalletized CargoPalletized Cargo

Hazardous materials:Hazardous materials:Must be placed on the Must be placed on the

pallet with the label pallet with the label clearly visible and clearly visible and never buried or hiddennever buried or hidden

Must be accessible in Must be accessible in flight in case of leakageflight in case of leakage

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Married Pallets Married Pallets Exceeding Pallet DimensionsExceeding Pallet Dimensions

When cargo exceeds the dimensions of a When cargo exceeds the dimensions of a single pallet, you must join two or more pallets single pallet, you must join two or more pallets togethertogether

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Equipment Equipment needed for needed for build-up:build-up:High lineHigh lineRollerized Rollerized

flatbedflatbedK-loaderK-loader

Married PalletsMarried Pallets Exceeding Pallet DimensionsExceeding Pallet Dimensions

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SummarySummary

463L System463L SystemPalletsPalletsPallet Build-UpPallet Build-UpTiedown TechniquesTiedown Techniques