2012.02.06.01 DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring (DAMAS).pdf
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This document is an Internal Air Transport Certification for the DOMOPS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring (DAMAS), which are adjustable metal ramps for loading cargo on aircraft. The DAMAS is approved for use as approach shoring and certified for transportation on USAF C-130, C-130J-30, C-17, and C-5 aircraft. The ramps come in widths of 24", 30", and 36" and have maximum weight limits of 13,000 lbs for the 24" ramps and 20,000 lbs for the 30" and 36" ramps. The document provides details on item preparation, loading instructions, and contact information for the Aerial Delivery Technical Expert.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation (FA462124Q0040) from the Department of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command for Cargo Loading Ramps. Refer to the attached documents for details on this contract opportunity.
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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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