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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Table 1-1 contains the equipment data that applies to the M3 CROP.
Table 1-1. Equipment Data
Section III.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The M3 CROP is equipped with an end structure assembly capable of being pinned in the upright position for normal oper-
ation and placed horizontally for stacking. All components are permanently attached to the M3 CROP with the exception
of BII, center and rear blocker assemblies, end structure assembly, twistlocks, rollers, stowage box doors, and bracing
mechanisms. Refer to TM 9-2320-364-10 for PLS flatrack loading/unloading procedures.
BII are stored in the stowage boxes located in the cargo deck. Prior to stacking, the blocker assemblies must be removed
from their normal positions and secured in their stowed positions. The center blocker assembly is removed from its normal
position just rear of the end structure assembly and secured longitudinally on either side of the cargo deck approximately
18 inches (46 cm) from the front of the M3 CROP. The rear blocker assemblies are removed from their normal positions at
the rear of the cargo deck and secured longitudinally, each on its respective side of the cargo deck approximately 30 inches
(76 cm) from the rear of the M3 CROP. The end structure assembly is normally in the upright position, but is positioned
horizontally on the deck for stacking. The twistlocks, rollers, stowage box doors, and bracing mechanisms remain attached
except for maintenance and replacement.
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M3 CROP EQUIPMENT DATA.
Item
Specification
Width:
91.00 in. (231.14 cm)
Height:
(Ground to Deck)
10.11 in. (25.68 cm)
(Ground to top of End Structure Assembly bail bar
when laid flat on M3 CROP deck)
17.84 in. (45.31 cm)
(Ground to top of End Structure Assembly when in
raised position, not to top of marker spring on M3
CROP)
(Ground to top of End Structure Assembly when in
raised position, with TIK Ramps installed on M3
CROP S/N SC09001 and up)
62.90 in. (159.77 cm)
73.875 in. (187.64 cm)
(Ground to top of End Structure Assembly when in
raised position, top of marker spring)
71.50 in. (181.61 cm)
Length:
233.27 in. (592.51 cm)
Weight (M3 CROP):
Weight (M3 CROP S/N SC09001 and up):
3,800 lbs (1,724 kg)
3,730 lbs (1,692 kg)
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M3 CROP NORMAL OPERATION.
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