Specifications

Chapter 6 – Mission Performance

Section J. Loading and Unloading Boat for Air Transport

Introduction

The following is a generic procedure for loading and unloading the RB-HS or

RB-S for air transport on a C-130 aircraft.

Step Action

J.1. Prior to

1 Ensure battery switches on the 12-VDC main power panel are off.

2 Ensure that no additional pilferable gear is stowed on the deck

areas or inside the cabin, anchor/ammunition locker, or aft deck

lockers.

3 Ensure both VHF radio antennas atop the cabin are lowered and

secured.

4 Remove the searchlight atop the cabin as follows:

• Remove the ¼x1½-inch Phillips screws holding the searchlight

base to the hull (Figure 6-1).

• Using a

-inch Allen wrench, remove the six

x1-inch bolts

that secure the OHIP to the interior cabin overheard. Locate,

mark, and carefully disconnect the searchlight wiring.

• Reposition OHIP and reinstall and tighten remaining bolts.

• Remove the searchlight from atop the cabin. Reinstall the

Phillips screws in the exterior cabin overhead. Carefully stow

the searchlight to prevent damage.

5 Tilt engines up to port and set engine tilt locks.

6 Contact Air Station Commander, Aircraft (AC) Commander, or

Aircrew Member (Loadmaster) for:

• Instructions on fuel removal (gasoline and diesel) and

verification of fuel tank status.

• Dunnage required to distribute boat trailer weight (wheels and

tongue jack) equally over the aircraft cargo area floor.

7 Weigh the boat and trailer as configured for air shipment. Provide

this information to the Air Station Commander, AC Commander,

or Aircrew Member (Loadmaster) to ensure aircraft weight and

balance restrictions are not compromised.

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