TM-5-5420-279-10
Section II. LIFTING DSB COMPONENTS
11.5.1 Launch Vehicle
11.5.1.1
The launch vehicle may be lifted as a complete unit or by its individual components
when sectionalized. Lifting of the launch vehicle as a complete unit utilizes the PLS
specific sling set attached to the PLS forward lifting lugs located behind the engine
and the rear most lifting points on the slide frame of the launch vehicle.
Figure 11. 27 Lifting Complete DSB Launch Vehicle
NOTE
Attach only ONE hook from a common spreader beam to the rear lifting points on EACH
side of the launch vehicle.
11.5.2.1
Connect the tail lift pendant.
11.5.2.2
Switch the four-position switch in the vehicle cab to position 2.
11.5.2.3
Start up the vehicle engine in accordance with TM 9-2320-364-10.
11.5.2.4
Press the E-Stop reset.
11.5.2.5
Unstrap the tail lift and using the tail lift pendant move it clear of the A-frame pads.
11.5.2.6
Remove the A-frame hinge pins.
11.5.2.7
Partially unfold the A-frame and pass the lifting slings through the A-frame to the
lifting points.
