What Are the BMT Cargo Restrain Used by Army Flashcards

What is the BMT cargo restraint used by the army? The question that most people should have an easy time answering if they are task with loading cargo. If shipments are not secured before they are transporting, they may get damaged or lost. Use these flashcards and see what you will learn about restraining cargo. All the best! Objective 36 & 40 

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Specify the conditions of flight against which cargo must be restrained. 36.2
During take-off, in flight manoeuvres, air turbulence and landing.
Explain the effects of inadequate restraint on an aircraft load. 36.3
Unrestricted loads will continue to move in there origional speed & direction. Moving loads can jeapordize the safety of A/C and injure personnel
Explain the term restraint factor. 36.4
The restraint required to prevent items of load from moving.
Specify the restraint factors in terms of 'G' for fixed wing aircraft. 36.5
Forward 3G, Side 1.5G, Vertical (up) 2G, Vertical (down) 4G, Aft 1.5G
Specify the purpose of tie-down shackles. 36.7
They provide the means of attatching a tie down point to the A/C floor.
Tie-down shackles - In what strengths is the HK Porter type tie-down shackles available? 36.6
2250 Kg, 4535 Kg & 11340 Kg
Which Tie-down shackle is only available in 4535 Kg strength? 36.6
The Aeroflex Type.
Tie down chains - What are there strengths and lengths? 36.8
2 strengths - 2250 kg &4535kg 3 lengths - 7ft, 12ft & 15ft.
Where should tie-down chains not be looped?36.19
Around circular sections less than 3/8ths inches in diameter. Around angular or flat sections with square or rounded edges less than 3/8ths inch thick
Tie-down chains - when forming a loop around an attatchment point How must the 'grab' hook be located? 36.19
The concave face ofthe 'grab' hook must always face the standing part of the chain.
What are the colours of the 2250 & 4535kg tie-down chains? 36.8
7 foot - Orange/yellow 12 foot - Green 15 foot - Blue
How are the 'New' type of 4535 Kg QRC's identified? 36.9
They have 'Tongue in slot' jaws
Explain the restrictions applicable on the use of QRC's 36.11
Must be used with chainsof corresponding strength, Must be 'tongue in slot type & Must be only hand.
How can the jaws on the 'New' type QRC be confirmed as fully closed & locked? 36.10
The red dots on the operating ring and cover should be in alignment.
Ratchet strops are available in what lengths & strengths? 36.6E
One strength - 2250 Kg Two lengths - 12' & 25'