TM 5-2090-202-12&P
TM 2090-12&P/1A
1-6. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Centimeter ....................................................................................................................... cm
Kilogram .......................................................................................................................... kg
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1-7. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
Constructed of aluminum
Can be stored on hardstand or on transporter.
Can launch and retrieve a bridge erection boat, models USCSB MK-1 and MK-2 from transporter.
1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS AND THEIR OPERATION
(1) REAR STANCHIONS. Used to determine water depth during boat launch and retrieval. Also correctly
positions boat on cradle during retrieval.
(2) BOAT SUPPORTS. Supports the rear of the boat on the cradle.
(3) STOP PINS. Front stop pins prevent the cradle from rolling off the transporter during launch and retrieval.
Rear stop pins secure the rear of the cradle during transport.
(4) SHACKLES. Used when hoisting cradle with sling.
(5) FRAME. Main structural member of the cradle.
(6) DOLLY RETAINER. Prevents dolly from rolling.
(7) DOLLY. Rolls forward and back to launch and retrieve the boat.
(8) CRADLE SADDLE. Supports the front of the boat during launching and retrieval.
(9) FRONT STANCHIONS. Used to determine water depth during boat launch and retrieval. Also used to
hold cables for convenience of boat crew during launch and retrieval.
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