SECTION I - GENERAL

TM 10-3990-203-13&P

SECTION I - GENERAL

PURPOSE: To provide the user and support personnel supplemental

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operation maintenance and repair instructions applicable to the

16,000 lb Magline Mobile Ramp Model MDS-16-92-36-6F-AS-12C.

This SOMARPI applies to Department of the Army Units,

SCOPE:

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Organizations and Activities that use and\or support the Ramps.

The Mobile Ramp is wheel mounted with an automotive

DESCRIPTION:

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type axle and tapered roller bearings.

It has an exclusive air

cushioned suspension system for over the road towing at 25 MPH

maximum and 5 MPH cross country.

Vertical positioning of the

Ramp

through a range of 45 inches to 65 inches above ground level

is done by a manually operated hydraulic system.

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OPERATIONAL CONCEPT:

The 16,000 lb Mobile Ramp is an elevating

ramp for loading and unloading rail cars, truck, trailer and 8 ft

wide military containers.

It can also be used as a storage

platform from grade or floor level in conjunction with power lift

trucks and similar material handling devices.

PERSONNEL AND TRAINING:

None required.

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LOGISTICS ASSISTANCE (AR 700-4):

US Army Tank-Automotive Commandos

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Field Maintenance Technician stationed at CONUS and OCONUS instal-

lations are available to furnish on-site training and/or technical

assistance.

Assistance can be obtained by contacting the appropriate

Logistics Assistance Office (LAO) or TACOM, AMSTA-MVM, Warren, MI

48397 5000.

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