TM-9-3990-260-14-P

TM 9-3990-260-14&P

Change 1

End Structure Assembly and Bail Bar.

The bail bar (1) on the end structure assembly (2) of

the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) is used as a lifting point for the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up). The bail bar

(1) couples with the LHS hook arm to lift and pull the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) onto the PLS truck. The

entire end structure assembly (2) can be lowered onto the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) deck to prepare the M3

CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) for unloaded stacking. When stacked, the end structure assembly (2) fits inside the

rails (3) of the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) above it, thus allowing M3 CROPs (S/N SC09001 and up) to be

stacked vertically. The top of the end structure assembly (2) of the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) has been mod-

ified for storing the two Trailer Interface Kit ramps.

k. Rails.

The M3 CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) rails (3), located on the bottom of the M3 CROP

(S/N SC09001 and up), have dinlocks which mate with locking plates on the PLS truck and trailer to secure the M3

CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) for road and rail operations.

End Structure Assembly Hinge.

Two tapered, threaded, front pins (4) with hex nuts, lock

washers, and two straight, threaded, rear pins (5) with hex nuts and lock washers are provided as an integral part of

the end structure assembly (2). The pins (4 and 5) are used to secure the end structure assembly (2) in the upright

position for normal use and allow the end structure assembly (2) to be folded in the horizontal position for stacking.

m. Bracing Mechanisms.

Bracing mechanisms (6) used to brace the M3 CROP (S/N SC09001

and up) inside an ISO container are located at the two front corners. No further shoring is required to secure the M3

CROP (S/N SC09001 and up) inside an ISO container.

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