Engineering Test of Gantry, Lightweight, Airdrop Rigging

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Abstract:

The purpose of this engineering test was to determine the suitability of a lightweight, airdrop rigging test gantry for service testing. All testing was conducted under natural environmental conditions. The approved technical characteristics of the test item were used as criteria to determine test item reliability.

Author(s):
Puckett, Terry W.
Author Organization(s):
YUMA PROVING GROUND AZ
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 20 May-30 Aug 1968
Pagination:
0059

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
YPG-8027
Task Number(s):
1M141812D18322A
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1-M-141812-D-183, USATECOM45749105
Monitor Series:
ANL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CARGO, *HOISTS, MOBILITY, CARGO VEHICLES, CORROSION, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), LEAKAGE(FLUID), POWER EQUIPMENT, HANDLING, AIR TRANSPORTATION, MECHANICAL CABLES, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS, SPARE PARTS, ACCEPTABILITY, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, HOOKS, FAILURE(MECHANICS), ASSEMBLY, SAFETY, FAILURE, MAINTAINABILITY, RELIABILITY, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
AIRDROP LOADS, GANTRY AIRDROP RIGGING
Report Date:
1968 Nov 01