FIBA TECHNOLOGIES.pdf

Internal Air Transport Certification

ASC/ENFC (ATTLA)

2145 Monahan Way

WPAFB, OH 45433-7017

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

Date: 28 March 2012 Item Nomenclature: FIBA 12 Tube 2,850 psi/3,167 psi Helium Service 20 Foot Skid and Chassis King Transport Trailer File Number: 2010.07.12 Rev 4 Requestor: DLA/ DESC-M (Robert Gloria/Joseph Bresnok) Superseded Certification Date: 9 March 2012

New Information Summary: Increased maximum weight and added sleeper shoring after additional analysis.

Item Description: The subject item is identified to be an open frame ISO container loaded with 12 gas cylinders carried on a two-axle ISO trailer. These containers also have the option of being transported placed on a pallet train without trailer. The ISO container is manufactured by FIBA Technologies and can be configured with 2,850 psi compressed gas tubes or 3,167 psi compressed gas tubes. The transport trailer is a 23’ trailer chassis; model number CK-232FB, manufactured by Chassis King. The approximate dimensions of the container are 244” L x 102” W x 79” H. The approximate dimensions of the Chassis King trailer are 282” L x 96” W x 48” H. The mounting of the FIBA 12 tube 20 foot skid increases the height of the trailer to 123”. The gross weight of the ISO trailer empty is approximately 6,600 lbs and has a rated capacity of 54,000 lbs. The combined weight of the skid and trailer is approximately 48,700 lbs. The axles weigh approximately 14,300 lbs and 15,100 lbs with a rated capacity of 22,500 lbs each. The landing gear weight is approximately 19,300 lbs with a static rated capacity of 140,000 lbs (70,000 lbs each leg).

Figure 1: FIBA 20 Foot Skid on Trailer

Certified Aircraft: USAF C-17 and C-5

Conditions of Certification:

1. Maximum Weight for Air Transport:

a. Container/Trailer Configuration:

File Number 2010.07.12 Rev 4

(1) Gross Vehicle Weight: 43,200 lbs (without sleeper shoring); 54,000 lbs (with sleeper shoring)

(2) Axle Limits each: 18,000 lbs (without sleeper shoring); 22,500 lbs (with sleeper shoring)

(3) Landing Gear Limit: 23,000 lbs (sleeper shoring required)

b. Palletized Configuration:

(1) C-5: 38,000 lbs (aircraft roller contact limitation)

(2) C-17: 50,000 lbs

2. Item Preparation:

a. Container/Trailer Configuration:

(1) Ensure twist locks are securely engaged in the bottom ISO corners of the container.

(2) Trailer tire pressures shall not exceed 100 psi.

b. Palletized Configuration: Place the container on a three pallet train married on its 108” side.

The four protruding outside corners of the container shall not contact the pallets or shoring.

Shipper supplied shoring is needed for placement between the bottom longitudinal outside edges of the container and the top surface of the pallet. Shoring shall be a minimum of ¾” thick by 6” wide with a minimum length of 192” and shall be placed between the container and the pallet surface.

c. All equipment shall be prepared, packaged, or mounted such that there is no adverse effect on the functioning of the equipment after being subjected to the aircraft environmental extremes.

MIL-STD-810 provides guidance on approved test methods and data gathering techniques.

d. The shipper has validated that the 12 compressed gas cylinders are capable of withstanding a rapid in-flight decompression of up to 8.3 PSI within ½ second without endangering the aircraft or personnel.

e. All hazardous materials (to include fuel level, batteries, etc.), including the transport of the ISO container cylinders full with compressed gas, must be prepared and certified for airlift in accordance with TM 38-250/AFMAN 24-204(I). Do not consider this air transport certification as approval for hazardous materials or the transport of the ISO container cylinders full. Authorization for airlifting hazardous materials is the responsibility of 401 SCMS/GUMAA (DSN 787-4503 or COM (937) 257-4503) and their counterpart organizations within each of the armed services and agencies.

3. Loading Instructions:

a. The ISO frame and trailer may be loaded driven or backed into the aircraft via a prime mover using general loading procedures as listed in the respective aircraft cargo loading manual.

b. Loadmasters and safety observers will monitor critical clearances between landing gear and cargo floor/ramp at hinge adjacent locations during on/off-load operations.

c. ISO Container and trailer shall be restrained separately to the aircraft cargo floor per paragraph 4 below.

d. The palletized container shall be loaded aboard the aircraft via a K-loader with the aircraft ramp in the coplanar position utilizing general loading procedures for palletized cargo as listed in the respective aircraft cargo loading manual.

4. Restraint Requirements: The FIBA 20’ skid mounted on a Chassis King ISO trailer and all accompanying cargo must be restrained to meet MIL-HDBK-1791 requirements of 3G forward, 1.5G aft and lateral, and 2G up. In addition, stored or installed equipment must meet these requirements and be capable of withstanding a 4.5G down load. Restrain the trailer and the container separately to the aircraft floor. The trailer shall be restrained for all directions as a 7,000 lb item. The trailer has ten tiedown provisions with a rating of 25,000 lbs each (three per side and two on each trailer’s end).

Restraint may be applied to axles up to their rated capacity in longitudinal and lateral directions as listed in the Item Description paragraph. Do not apply more than 50% of required restraint to vehicle axles for longitudinal and lateral directions. Note that spring mounted axles provide zero vertical restraint. The container frame has three tiedown rings on each side of the frame (six total) and two tiedown rings at the front and aft end of the ISO frame (four total). Each tiedown ring has a rated capacity of 50,000 lbs. Landing gear shall not be used for restraint. See Figures 2 through 5 below for tiedown ring locations. Each container ISO corner fitting has the following rated capacities:

Longitudinal: 67,442 lbs, Lateral: 67,442 lbs & Vertical: 33,721 lbs.

Figure 2: Top View of ISO Frame and Tiedown Locations

Figure 2: Side Tie-Down Ring Locations (3 per Side Trailer/Container)

Figure 4: Front Container Tie-Down Ring Locations Figure 5: Rear Tie-Down Ring Locations

5. Shoring Dimensions & Diagrams:

a. Parking Shoring: 18” L x 18” W x 4” H under each landing gear pad.

b. Sleeper Shoring minimum: Front - 30” L x 30” W; Rear - 24” L x 32” W. The height shall be at least one half the largest dimension and built up so that it is snug against the underside of the trailer chassis/frame area and secured to the aircraft floor.

c. Support Shoring (Palletized Configuration): 192” L x 6” W x ¾” H (two rows)

Required Distribution:

1. Shipper shall give a copy of this certification to the ATOC representative when the item is presented for airlift. This certification shall be part of the official cargo manifest documentation package and shall be briefed to the aircraft loadmaster prior to loading this item.

2. AMC/A3V & AMC/A4T.

3. SDDC TEA.

Point of Contact: MSgt Thomas McPeak at thomas.mcpeak@wpafb.af.mil or ATTLA@wpafb.af.mil, DSN 986-9903 or Commercial (937) 656-9903. Refer to file number 2010.07.12 Rev 4 regarding this item.

Reviewed by: JON LAY Approved by: MARTIN J. ANDRIES

Acting Aerial Delivery Technical Expert Technical Advisor Crew Systems Branch Crew Systems Branch