Attachment_0027__Transportability_Approval_for_the_Asphalt_Paver_(LeeBoy)_SDDC_03_JUN_11.pdf

Date: 3 June 2011

Subject: Transportability Approval for the Asphalt Paver (LeeBoy)

File Number: DP 23-10

Requestor: Joe Kogelmann, Systems Engineer, Combat Engineering Team, TARDEC

Reference Documents:

a. DoD Instruction 4540.07, "Operation of the DoD Engineering for Transportability and Deployability Program,” dated 11 September 2007

b. Transportability Testing of the Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM), October 2010

c. Air Certification Memorandum for the Bituminous Material Paving Machine, 27 May 2011

General: In accordance with reference a, and based on the reference documents listed above, SDDCTEA grants transportability approval to the Asphalt Paver, subject to the restrictions provided herein. SDDCTEA also concurs with full materiel release and type classification Standard.

Item Description: The Asphalt Paver is a diesel-powered, crawler-driven paving machine manufactured by LeeBoy, Inc. It is designed to work typically in tandem with an M917 military 20-ton dump truck or similar vehicle: the paver pushes the dump truck, and the dump truck supplies bulk paving materials to the paver. This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment has been modified for use with a military 24-V direct current (VDC) electrical system. The paver is capable of laying asphalt strips up to 20 ft wide to facilitate new road construction and existing road repair. The paver is shown in figures 1 through 5 and the physical characteristics are listed in Table 1.

TRANSPORTABILITY APPROVAL

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

MILITARY SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMMAND

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AGENCY

1 SOLDIER WAY, BUILDING 1900W

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS 62225-5006

SDTE-DPE

SUBJECT: Transportability Approval for the Asphalt Paver (LeeBoy)

Required Distribution:

Deputy Chief of Staff G-3, ATTN: DAMO-FDZ/FDL, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400

Deputy Chief of Staff G-4, ATTN: DALO-SM, 500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-

Deputy Chief of Staff G-8, ATTN: DAPR-FD/FDL/FDA, 700 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0700

Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, ATTN: SAAL-ZS/ZL, 103 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0103

Commander, U.S. Army Evaluation Command, ATTN: CSTE-AEC-ILS, 4120 Susquehanna Ave, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013

Commander, U.S. Army Evaluation Command, ATTN: CSTE-AEC-OP, Park Center IV, 4501 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22302-1458

Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, ATTN: ATFC-O, Fort Monroe, VA 23651-5000

Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, ATTN: FCJ4-TRM, Fort McPherson, GA 30330-

Joe Kogelmann, Systems Engineer, Combat Engineering Team, TARDEC, 6501 E Eleven Mile Rd, BLDG 201, FLOOR 1, Warren, MI 48397-5000

Internal Air Transport Certification

ASC/ENFC (ATTLA)

2145 Monahan Way

WPAFB, OH 45433-7017

https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ATTLA (direct)

Date: 27 May 2011 Item Nomenclature: Bituminous Material Paving Machine File Number: 2010.11.01 Requestor: SDDCTEA (Kevin Rucker)

Item Description: The subject item is identified to be a diesel-powered, crawler-driven paving machine manufactured by LeeBoy, Inc. Its approximate dimensions are 226” L x 103” W x 108” H. The unit’s gross weight is approximately 26,420 lbs with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 46,420 lbs.

Figure 1: LeeBoy Bituminous Material Paving Machine

Certified Aircraft: USAF C-17 and C-5

Conditions of Certification:

1. Maximum Weight for Air Transport: 26,486 lbs (tie-down restriction)

2. Item Preparation:

a. Shipper provided rolling and parking shoring is only required for the tracks if the vehicle track pads show excessive wear which could result in steel grousers bottoming out on the cargo floor during flight. Shipper provided floor protection shoring is required for the screed to rest on during transport. Approach shoring is required for C-17 transport. See paragraph 5 for applicable dimensions.

Enclosure

File Number 2010.11.01

b. All hazardous materials (to include fuel level, batteries, etc.) 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. Authorization for airlifting hazardous material is the responsibility of 401 SCMS/GUMAA (DSN 787-4503 or COM (937) 257-4503).

3. Loading Instructions:

a. C-5: Airplane must be in forward kneeled position if loaded through the forward ramp and in aft kneeled position if loaded through the aft ramp.

b. Vehicle shall be loaded on the aircraft facing forward so the rear tie-down provisions can be used for forward restraint.

c. If rolling shoring is required per paragraph 2.a, shoring must be placed under each track continuously from the end of the ramp toes to the forward edge of the vehicle stowed position on the aircraft (aft edge if loaded through the forward ramp of C-5).

d. The screed must be manipulated during loading and unloading to prevent contact with the aircraft.

e. Approach shoring is required under the ramp toes of C-17. See paragraph 5.

f. C-17: The vehicle must be loaded and positioned in compartment E.

g. Once the paver is in its final transport position, the screed shall be lowered onto floor protection shoring. The screed does not lock in the lowered position. Therefore, it must be restrained to the aircraft floor per paragraph 4.

h. Floor protection shoring must be placed between the screed and the aircraft floor. See paragraph 5 for dimensions.

4. Restraint Requirements: The Bituminous Material Paving Machine 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. There are two front tie-down provisions and two rear tie-down provisions on the tractor. There are two main tie-down provisions on the screed. See Table 1 and Figures 2 through 5 for tie-down rated capacities and locations.

Table 1: Provision Location & Rated Capacities

Provision Location Longitudinal Lateral Vertical Front (2) 53,941 lbs 15193 lbs 10,000 lbs Rear (2) 54,765 lbs 25,783 lbs 16,855 lbs Screed 9,600 lbs 5,492 lbs 3,661 lbs

File Number 2010.11.01

Required Distribution:

1. Shipper shall give a copy of this certification to the ATOC representative when the item is presented for airlift. This memo 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.

3. SDDC TEA.

Point of Contact: David Daniels, at david.daniels@wpafb.af.mil, DSN 986-9904 or Commercial (937) 656-9904. Refer to file number 2010.11.01 to reference this item.

Reviewed by: MELVIN C.J. SANTIAGO

Aerial Delivery Technical Expert Crew Systems Branch

Approved by: JOHN C. HILL Technical Advisor Crew Systems Branch