TM-5-5420-203-14

BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JUNE 1991

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d. Loading/Unloading the Scissored Bridge to/from a Lowbed Semitrailer using a Second

Launched Bridge as a Ramp

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(c)

Position the flatbed trailer (l), as shown. The rear of flatbed trailer should be as low as

possible with at least the forward wheels (2) off the launched bridge as shown. Place two 8 x

8 in. x 12 ft timbers (3) on the bed of the flatbed trailer (1) as shown. Secure timbers using

chains or cables routed over the top of the timbers and secured to the staging on the edge of

the flatbed trailer (1).

(d)

Apply the parking brakes to the truck and flatbed trailer (1). Place chocks (4) under the rear

wheels.

(e)

Ensure truck is lined up straight with launched bridge.

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