TM-9-3990-260-14-P
CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORM (CROP) MODEL M3 AND MODEL M3A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JULY 2001
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to help operate and maintain the Container Roll-In/Out Platform (CROP) M3, NSN 3990-01-442-
2751; and Container Roll-In/Out Platform (CROP) M3A1, NSN 3990-01-450-5671. Listed below are some of the features
included in this manual to help locate and use the needed information.
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A front cover Table of Contents is provided for quick reference of chapters and
appendices that will be used often.
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Warning, caution and note headings, subject headings and other essential information are
printed in bold type making them easier to see.
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In addition to text, there are exploded-view illustrations showing how to take a
component off and put it back on. Cleaning and inspection criteria are also included
where necessary.
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Chapters 1 and 2 (Model M3, CROP), and Chapters 6 and 7 (Model M3A1, CROP) of this
manual are directed at the operator of the CROP. These chapters include an overall
description and instructions for operation, as well as operator PMCS.
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Chapter 3 (Model M3, CROP), and Chapter 8 (Model M3A1, CROP) of this manual
cover Operator Maintenance.
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Chapter 4 (Model M3, CROP), and Chapter 9 (Model M3A1, CROP) of this manual
cover Unit Maintenance, including PMCS.
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Chapter 5 (Model M3, CROP), and Chapter 10 (Model M3A1, CROP) of this manual
cover Direct Support Maintenance.
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Appendix A covers the References used in this manual.
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Appendix B covers the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
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Appendix C covers the Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII)
Lists.
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Appendix D covers the Additional Authorization List (AAL).
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Appendix E covers the Expendable and Durable Items List for the CROP.
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Appendix F covers the Unit and Direct Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special
Tools List (RPSTL) for the CROP.
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Appendix G lists the Manufactured Items.
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Appendix H lists the Mandatory Replacement Parts.
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Appendix I lists the Common Tools, Supplements, and Special Tools/Fixtures.
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Appendix J lists all Lubrication Instructions (Model M3, CROP).
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Appendix K lists all Lubrication Instructions (Model M3A1, CROP).
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Appendix L lists all Common Torque Limits.
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Appendix M is the Stowage and Sign Guide.
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An Alphabetical Index is provided to help locate items in the text.
Follow these guidelines when using this manual:
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The operator must read through this manual and become familiar with the contents before
attempting to operate the CROP.
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Read all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before performing any procedure.
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