112 Embark Fundamentals Flashcards
what does ACL stand for
Allowable Cabin Load
what does TALCE stand for
Tanker Airlift Control Element
what does AACG stand for
Arrival Airfield control group
what does DACG stand for
Departure Airfield Control Group
what kind of pallets are used for air cargo
463L Pallet
what is a 88” x 108” 463L palate made of and what are its usable dimensions
aluminum with balsa wood core
84” x 104”
how many tie-downs does the 463L pallet have
22 (5 on the short side, 6 on the long side)
what does RDL stand for
reference datum line
what is the RDL used for
(Reference datum line)
A line from which all measurements are taken. Normally, the RDL is established at the forward front edge of a vehicle
define gross weight
total weight of an item of cargo, including all secondary cargo.
what is rolling shoring and its minimum thickness
protect the aircraft cargo deck when transporting a vehicle across it
3/4” thick
what is parking shoring
protect the aircraft floor from damage during flight.
if rolling shoring is needed so is parking shoring
3/4” minimum thickness
what is sleeper shoring
Used with vehicles that weigh over 20,000 lbs with soft, low-pressure, balloon-type, off-road tires.
what is approach shoring used for
decrease the approach angle of aircraft loading ramps.
C130
ACL:
pallet positions:
Passengers:
ACL 25K
pallet positions: 6
or
Passengers: 92