TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2
Figure 9-30. Construction details for nose boarding in nose-to-base stowage.
required to secure any void areas in the compartment.
Two 4- by 4- inch crossmembers are placed directly on
(4) The stow is shown in final stages of
the bomb, and three 2- by 10-inch boards are installed
completion in figure 9-31. To tom the load (prevent
to provide a bearing for the main 4- by 4-inch uprights.
upward movement), 1/2-inch wire strap is secured to the
The structure is stabilized by means of 4- by 4-inch
ship's structure and is run through the center lifting eyes
horizontal kickers, again bearing on 2- by 10-inch
of each bomb ill the row. The load is unitized by
boarding. Cleats of 2- by 3-inch stock are added to
diagonally threading wire strap through the end lifting
provide support for the upper kickers; lower kickers rest
eyes as shown in the figure. Proper tension is achieved
upon the deck.
by means of turnbuckles. Full-block structures are
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