Specifications

Chapter 6 – Mission Performance
J.2. Loading
and Unloading
NOTE
Step Action
J.2.a. Loading
Boat Bow First
1 Ensure the aircraft cargo ramp is fully lowered and the aircraft
cabin/cargo area door is fully retracted (open) (Figure 6-2).
2 Position two USCG fabricated, extended auxiliary ramps adjacent
to the aircraft cargo ramp. This will facilitate rolling wheeled
vehicles up the aircraft loading ramp.
3 Ensure all boat trailer straps are secure.
4 Attach the tongue jack wheel.
5 Position a third ramp adjacent to the aircraft cargo ramp to
accommodate the tongue jack wheel. This ramp may be fabricated
from wood or other material.
6 Position the trailer under the C-130 tail section, bow to the open
cargo area door.
CAUTION !
7 Attach the C-130 cargo winch to both of the trailer safety chains.
8 Ensure spotters are positioned to determine top, bottom, and side
clearances of the boat, trailer, and aircraft fuselage components.
9 Slowly winch the boat and trailer into the cargo bay (Figure 6-3)
of the aircraft and secure as directed by the Aircraft Commander or
aircrew.
10 Ensure all doors and hatches on the boat are closed, dogged down,
but UNLOCKED.
The RB-HS or RB-S can be loaded either bow or stern first into the
C-130 cargo area. The bow first technique is preferred.
Do not attach the winch to any lateral members of the trailer's frame
or the surge brake assembly.
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