10c_-_Baxter_Bolts_PATTERN.Doc

INSTALLATION OF BAXTER BOLT PATTERN

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 Installation of a Baxter Bolt sockets to support a bolt down solution for the installation of the Atmospheric Diving Suit system and the Submarine Rescue System to eliminate the wear and tear on the support ship’s deck from welding the rescue systems to the support ship’s deck for each mobilization and minimize deck trip hazards.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 NAVSEA Dwg. 6395636 - ATMOSPHERIC DIVING SYSTEM (ADS) LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) VESSEL OF OPPORTUNITY (VOO) MOUNTING PROCEDURE.

3.0 ATTACHMENTS

3.1 NAVSEA Dwg. 6395636 - ATMOSPHERIC DIVING SYSTEM (ADS) LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) VESSEL OF OPPORTUNITY (VOO) MOUNTING PROCEDURE.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

General Note - Any deviations from these measurements require prior approval from the requesting activity.

4.1 Install a typical Baxter bolt pattern between frames 41 and 44.

4.1.1 The distance from the gunwale to the first bolt position is 8 ½ inches.

4.1.2 The distance from frame 41 to the first row of bolts is 22 inches.

4.1.3 The distance between Baxter bolt inserts is 24 inches, center to center.

4.1.4 All Baxter bolt inserts are to be 1” – 8 with 1” minimum thread depth.

4.1.5 All Baxter bolt inserts shall have a 10 Kip minimum load rating.

4.1.6 The pattern shall start at the first bolt position from the gunwale on the port and starboard side and work inboard for 13 positions (24 feet).

4.1.7 At frame 44, inserts may be omitted in the area of the “crash wall”.