TM 55-1945-205-10-4
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FLOATING CAUSEWAY
DESCRIPTION AND DATA
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
CENTER MODULE
Location
The center modules are located between, and attached to, the end rake modules.
Description
The center module is an empty container. Nominal dimensions of the center module are 8 ft wide, 40 ft long and
4 ft 6 in. deep. Each center module has two 25 ton capacity lifting shackles, which are flush mounted in the deck. The
textured deck and smooth bottom are free of any protrusions that might obstruct packing. Access for internal leak
detection of each compartment is provided by three recessed threaded plugs. Alternating male and female connectors
are equally spaced along both sides and ends of the module. These lock assemblies are stowed flush with the surface
and, when deployed, they connect modules with minimum clearance. Weight of the center module is approximately
22,500 lbs.
CO NN ECTO R S
LIFT SHACKLES
CENTER M ODULE
