ATTLA 2012.02.06.1 DAMAS APPROACH SHORING RAMPS System.pdf

Internal Air Transport Certification

AFLCMC/EZFC (ATTLA)

2145 Monahan Way

WPAFB, OH 45433-7017

https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/AirTransport

Date: 24 August 2012 Item Nomenclature: DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring (DAMAS) File Number: 2012.02.06.1 Requestor: 137 ALCF (SMSgt John Wesley)

Reference Documents:

1. ASC/ENFC memo, 17 February 2012, Internal Air Transport Evaluation of Heavy Duty Ramps.

Item Description: DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring (DAMS) is adjustable metal ramps for loading cargo on aircraft. The items come in widths of 24”, 30” and 36”. All components comply with concentrated load aircraft limitations.

Figure 1: DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring Components

Certified Aircraft: The DAMAS is approved for use as approach shoring and approved for transporting DAMAS components on USAF C-130, C-130J-30, C-17 and C-5

File Number 2012.02.06.1

Conditions of Certification:

1. Maximum Weight on DAMAS ramps:

a. 24” width – 13,000 lbs per paired ramp section or aircraft limitation.

b. 30” and 36” width – 20,000 lbs per paired ramp section or aircraft limitation.

2. Item Preparation:

a. The adjustable metal ramps may be used in multiple configurations, Figures 2-4 are examples.

For assembly instructions and various applications refer to the DAMAS User’s Manual (published by the Manufacturer). Additional shoring may be required to facilitate loading.

b. C-130: Use auxiliary truck loading ramps in accordance with published procedures. NOTE: All aircraft do not have auxiliary loading ramps per AFI 11-2C-130 Vol 3 Addenda A.

Figure 2: C-130 Utilizing Auxiliary Truck Loading Ramps

Figure 3: C-130 Over the Ramp

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Figure 4: C-17 or C-5 Over the Ramp Toes

3. Loading Instructions:

a. Items that require rolling shoring inside the aircraft will also require the same amount of rolling shoring on top of the DAMAS ramps.

b. Use general procedures to load and restrain DAMAS components/containers in available aircraft space.

Required Distribution:

1. AMC/A3V & AMC/A4T.

2. SDDC TEA.

Point of Contact: MSgt Thomas McPeak, at thomas.mcpeak@wpafb.af.mil or ATTLA@wpafb.af.mil, DSN 986-9903, Commercial (937) 656-9903. Refer to file number 2012.02.06.1 to reference this item.

Reviewed by: MARK A. KUNTAVANISH Aerial Delivery Technical Expert Crew Systems Branch

Approved by: JENNIFER L. FARRELL Technical Advisor Crew Systems Branch

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