TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2
Figure 9-29. Preload boarding and flooring for15,000-pound slurry bomb.
positioned on center against the bases of the first row of
bombs. Double 2- by 10- or 2- by 12-inch boarding is
(2) A separator pad is installed between
secured to the uprights centered on and in contact with
bombs to prevent chafing between the sides of the skids
the bomb nose. Two 2- by 3- or 2- by 4-inch boards are
and to fill the void of approximately 8 inches, which
fastened about 12 inches above the decking to serve as
would otherwise occur. The pad is constructed of an 8-
further support for the structures to follow. A 2- by 6-
foot length of 4- by 4-inch lumber and rests upon the
inch upright is placed against either side of the bomb
three lifting eyes on the side of the bomb. Two 63-inch
nose and secured to the boarding. Finally, 2- by 6-inch
uprights are spaced as shown in figure 9-29 and nailed
crossmembers are affixed against the top and bottom of
securely to the pad. A second 8-foot length of 4- by 4-
the bomb nose, effectively boxing the nose end and
inch lumber is secured similarly on the opposite side of
preventing any movement likely to weaken the integrity
the uprights. The sides of the skids of the adjacent unit
of the securing structure. Figure 9-30 shows a second
load are made to bear tightly against the uprights.
bomb in its final stowage position and illustrates
(3) Unit loads in the next row are loaded
construction details for nose boarding in nose-to-base
nose-to-butt with the first row and with the ends of the
stowage.
skids in solid contact. Studs of 4- by 4-inch stock are
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