(1) Remove sufficient amount of side rail on the passenger side to allow access with a 10K forklift (see Figure 2-2).

(2) Position the passenger staircase at passenger door (crew entrance door IR or 2R on KC-10 aircraft) located on the opposite side of the aircraft from the aircraft cargo door (see Figure 2-1).

(3) Use a spotter stationed at the aircraft cargo door to position the nine-ton hi-lift truck next to an aircraft. A second spotter on the ground will preposition chocks to prevent the vehicle from coming in contact with the aircraft.

(4) After the nine-ton hi-lift truck is in position for loading/unloading, it will be chocked forward and aft, emergency hand/foot brakes set, and outriggers extended if equipped.

(5) Extend personnel safety-restraining strap across the opening caused by the removal of the side rails to ensure personnel safety.

(6) Use two spotters to load/unload cargo and pallets from the side of the nine-ton hi-lift truck. They must ensure the forklift does not come in contact with the aircraft or vehicle during the positioning and repositioning phase of the operation (see Figure 2-1).

(7) Pallets and cargo may only be loaded/unloaded when positioned fully forward on the cargo bed (next to the cab) of the nine-ton hi-lift truck (see Figure 2-3).

(8) All pallets/cargo will be secured with chains or straps to the cargo bed of the nine-ton hi-lift truck before raising/lowering the cargo bed.

(9) Ensure personnel safety-restraining strap is in place at all times when personnel are on the cargo bed of the vehicle.

WARNING: Failure to ensure a personnel-restraining safety strap is in place could result in injury.

(10) To preclude individuals form climbing over or around cargo while in a raised position, use the aircraft winch. The boom operator can position the winch on the Omni directional panel IAW T.O. IC-IO(K)A-9. The winch cable should be attached to the pallet rings as close to the center as possible. The pallet then can be pulled into the aircraft. Pallets can be offloaded using the power rollers coupled with the winch. The winch cable should preclude the pallet from slamming against the forward edge of the nine-ton hi-lift truck or the previously loaded pallet.

NOTE: To maintain positive control of the pallet as it moves on/off the aircraft, the power rollers along with the cargo winch may be needed. This procedure may require the joint effort of two boom operators.

(1) The side rails will not be removed (except as required in para 2-5).

(2) Secure the pallets/cargo to the cargo bed of the truck at all times using chains/straps when the vehicle is in motion.

(3) Use a spotter stationed at the aircraft cargo door to position the truck next to the aircraft. A second spotter on the ground will position chocks to prevent the vehicle from coming in contact with the aircraft.

(4) To preclude individuals from climbing over or around cargo, while in a raised position, use the aircraft winch.

NOTE: To maintain positive control of the pallet as it moves on/off the aircraft, the power rollers along with the cargo winch may be needed. This procedure may require the joint effort of two boom operators. The boom operator can position the winch on the Omni directional panel IAW T.O. IC-10(K)A-9. Attach the winch cable to the pallet rings as close to the center as possible. The pallet then can be pulled into the aircraft. Pallets can be offloaded using the power rollers coupled with the winch. The winch cable should preclude the pallet from slamming against the forward edge of the nine-ton hi-lift truck or the previously loaded pallet.

2-5. SPECIAL OPERATIONS:

a. TWO-PALLET TRAINS (pallets coupled on the 108inch side):

CAUTION: When loading or unloading two-pallet trains from a nine-ton hi-lift truck, all personnel are to he briefed on the hazards involved before the start of the operation.

(1) Remove the side rails on the passenger side of the vehicle to allow the two-pallet train to roll on the cargo bed.

(2) Position the vehicle so the two-pallet train is next to the rail on the driver's side of the vehicle.

(3) Secure the two-pallet train to the bed of the vehicle with chains or straps before moving the vehicle.

(4) Do not load or unload the two-pallet trains from the side of the nine-ton hi-lift truck using a 10K forklift, as outlined in paragraph 2-4a. Move the nine-ton hi-lift truck at least 25 feet from the aircraft before the buildup or breakdown of any two-pallet trains.

b. TWO-PALLET TRAINS (pallets coupled on the 88-inch side):

(1) Do not remove the side rails and/or the personnel safety-restraining strap.

(2) Secure the two-pallet train to the bed of the vehicle with chains or straps before moving the vehicle.

(3) Do not load or unload the two-pallet trains from the side of the nine-ton high-lift truck using a 10k forklift, as outlined in para 2-4a. Move the nine-ton hi-lift truck at least 25 feet from the aircraft before the build-up or break-down of any two-pallet train.

c. INDIVIDUAL ACCOMMODATION KITS (IAU):

CAUTION: When loading or unloading IAU's from a nine ton hi-lift truck brief all personnel on the hazards involved before the start of the operation.

(1) Secure the IAU's to the vehicle at all times when raising/lowering the cargo bed. Use straps to secure IAU.

(2) Completely remove the side rails on the passenger side of the vehicle to allow the IAU to roll onto the cargo bed.

(3) Position the vehicle so the IAU is next to the rail on the driver's side of the vehicle.

(4) IAU's may be removed from the side of nine-ton hi-lift truck using procedures outlined in paragraph 2-4a.

d. ROLLING STOCK (not palletized or on, slave pallets).

NOTE: Follow the full pallet subfloor procedures in T.O. IC-IO(K)A-9.

(1) The side rails or personnel safety-restraining strap must be in place before loading/unloading any rolling stock. Wide rolling stock, which requires the removal of the side rails or personnel safety restraining strap will not be loaded/unloaded using the nine-ton hi-lift truck.

(2) Remove pallet rollers, covered with 463L pallets, or recess into the floor before loading/unloading rolling stock onto the cargo bed of the nine-ton hi-lift truck.

(3) Secure rolling stock forward and aft, using chains or straps at all times whenever the cargo bed is raised or lowered or the nine-ton hi-lift truck is placed in motion.

(4) Rolling stock less than 110 inches in length may be loaded/unloaded using the procedures outlined in paragraph 2-4a.

(5) Rolling stock longer than 110 inches in length may be loaded/unloaded using procedures in paragraph 2-4b.

e. PASSENGER BAGGAGE AND PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT:

(1) The nine-ton hi-lift truck may be used to load passenger baggage and professional equipment through doors 21, 2R, or 4R on the KC-10.

(2) Use a spotter, stationed at the selected door, to position the nine-ton hi-lift truck next to the aircraft. A second spotter, on the ground, will use chocks to prevent the vehicle from coming in contact with the aircraft.

(3) Do not transfer passenger baggage or professional equipment across the tailgate when it is supported solely by chains.

(4) Place an individual on, the bed of the nine-ton hi-lift truck after the bed has been raised level with the door. They will hand the passenger baggage or professional equipment across the gap between the truck bed and the aircraft door. At no time will individuals step across this gap while carrying any items.

Figure 2-1

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