Unit 2h

Question 1

What is the pallet system used by the entire DoD?

Answer 1

The 463L Master Pallet System

Question 2

What is the core of a 463L pallet?

Answer 2

Balsa-wood or redwood, as they are light and durable

Question 3

How many tie down rings are on each side of a 463L pallet?

Answer 3

Six on the long side, five on the short side, 22 total

Question 4

What is the rated capacity of each tie-down ring on a 463L pallet?

Answer 4

7,500 pounds

Question 5

What are the standard and usable dimensions of a 463L pallet?

Answer 5

Standard: 108” x 88” x 2.25”
Usable: 104” x 84”

Question 6

How much does an empty 463L pallet weigh?

Answer 6

290 pounds

Question 7

What is the maximum weight or pressure capacity of a 463L pallet?

Answer 7

10,000 pounds or 250 pounds per square inch

Question 8

What is the optimal/desired load weight of a 463L pallet?

Answer 8

7,500 pounds

Question 9

How many pieces of dunnage are used for pallets?

Answer 9

Three

Question 10

What are the dimensions of a piece of dunnage?

Answer 10

4” x 4” x 88”

Question 11

What can be used as an alternative for dunnage, and how many minimal/optimal needed?

Answer 11

Sand bags
Minimum: Nine bags
Optimal: 15 bags

Question 12

What is the maximum height a net set can secure?

Answer 12

96 inches

Question 13

What composes a complete net set?

Answer 13

One top net and two side nets

Question 14

Which nets connect to the tie-down rings?

Answer 14

Side nets

Question 15

Where do top nets connect?

Answer 15

To the side nets with hooks and rings

Question 16

What is the weight of a complete net set?

Answer 16

65 pounds
Side nets weigh 22 pounds, Top nets weigh 21 pounds

Question 17

How much weight or force can a net set support?

Answer 17

10,000 pounds of cargo and 8Gs/80,000 pounds of force

Question 18

What is the CGU-1/B device?

Answer 18

The cargo strap that goes over a completed pallet and net set

Question 19

What is the maximum capacity of a CGU-1/B?

Answer 19

5,000 pounds

Question 20

What is the overall length of a CGU-1/B?

Answer 20

20 feet

Question 21

What is the MB-1 device?

Answer 21

A chain to restrain heavy cargo to an aircraft floor, a 463L pallet, or deck of a K-loader

Question 22

What is the maximum capacity of a MB-1 device?

Answer 22

10,000 pounds

Question 23

What is the MB-2 device?

Answer 23

Thicc MB-1

Question 24

What is the maximum capacity of a MB-2 device?

Answer 24

25,000 pounds

Question 25

What would deem a 463L pallet unserviceable?

Answer 25

Delamination, warping, and damage (punctures or major gashes)

Question 26

If a 463L pallet, net set, or other item is determined unserviceable but repairable, what form would be used to tag it?

Answer 26

“It gets a second life” - DD Form 1577-2

Question 27

If a 463L pallet, net set, or other item is determined unserviceable and irreparable, what form would be used to tag it?

Answer 27

“A pallet died and went to heaven, use DD Form 1577” - DD Form 1577

Question 28

If pallets are being used for daily storage, where should the pallets be stored?

Answer 28

In a pallet stacker

Question 29

Where and how should pallets be stored for long term?

Answer 29

In a pallet storage area in stacks of ten with three point dunnage between stacks. Up to a maximum of five stacks in one area

Question 30

Where and how should net sets be stored for daily use?

Answer 30

On a net rack in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight

Question 31

Where and how should net sets be stored for long term?

Answer 31

In bins or tri-walls with waterproof barrier

Question 32

How many nets are stored in a single container?

Answer 32

40, never mix top and side nets

Question 33

Who creates an accurate inventory of nets, pallets, and tie-down devices in a location?

Answer 33

Pallet/net managers

Question 34

Who designates a pallet/net manager?

Answer 34

Unit commander

Question 35

Where does the inventory of pallets, nets, and tie-down devices get submitted to?

Answer 35

Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ/AMC)