MCO P11262.

2A
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 1 Feb 91
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WASHINGTON, DC 20380-0001

MCO P11262.2A
LPP-3
1 Feb 91

MARINE CORPS ORDER P11262.2A

From: Commandant of the Marine Corps

To: Distribution List

Subj: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION OF TACTICAL

GROUND LOAD LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Ref: (a) MCO P11240.1O6A

Encl: (1) LOCATOR SHEET

1. Purpose. To publish policy and procedures for the inspec-

tion, testing, and certification of Marine Corps tactical
ground load lifting equipment.

2. Cancellation. MCO 11262.2.

3. Summary of Revision. This revision contains a substantial

number of changes and should be completely reviewed.

4. Applicability. This Manual is applicable to each unit

owning or using tactical ground load lifting equipment.
Included is all mobile equipment commonly referred to as
cranes, wreckers, forklifts, and aerial personnel devices
which are used to lift loads vertically. Cranes, derricks,
hoists, winches, monorails, etc., which are permanently
installed in facilities; i.e., are not tactical and do not fall
under the provisions of this Manual. Hydraulic jacks and jack
stands shall be maintained and inspected per the instructions
in their technical manuals (TM). Such items will be per-
manently marked with their rated load capacity. The
reference provides the subject procedures for Garrison Mobile
Equipment.

5. Responsibilities

a. Commanding officers (CO) and officers in charge (OIC)

shall ensure that inspections, testing, and certifications are
conducted per this Manual and appropriate TM’s. CO’s/OIC’s
shall ensure that the weight capacity and test data are properly
stenciled on the equipment and that equipment records are
properly annotated before placing load lifting equipment into
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b. Commanding Generals (CG) shall designate specific 3d

Echelon capable organizations to provide inspection and testing
services for units without the organic resources/maintenance
authority to conduct those inspections and tests.

c. Commanders of Marine Corps bases (MCB) and stations shall

make the facilities referred to in chapter 3 available to tenant/
geographically proximate Fleet Marine Force organizations.

d. Operators assume direct responsibility for equipment when

it is assigned or dispatched to them. This responsibility includes
safe operation, proper use, performance of such periodic
maintenance as may be prescribed, and collection of operational
data as may be required.

6. Recommendations. Recommendations concerning the contents of

this Manual are invited and will be submitted to the CMC (LPP-3)
via the CG, Marine Corps Research Development and Acquisition
Command and the appropriate chain of command.

7. Reserve Applicability. This Manual is applicable to the

Marine Corps Reserve.

8. Certification. Reviewed and approved this date.

DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10211800000

Copy to: 7000110 (55)

7000144, 176 (5)
8145004, 005 (2)
8145001 (1)

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER

1 INTRODUCTION

2 INSPECTIONS

3 FACILITIES

4 LOAD TESTS

5 LOGISTICS VEHICLE SYSTEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

PARAGRAPH PAGE

BACKGROUND 1000 1-3

GENERAL INFORMATION 1001 1-3

TABLE

1-1 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE EQUIPMENT (LESS
LVS) 1-7

1-2 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LVS MK15/17
CRANE 1-8

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1000. BACKGROUND

1. The Secretary of Defense requires all components, including the

Marine Corps, to conform with the Department of Labor’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
(with some exceptions predicated by Defense missions). Extracts of
pertinent safety instructions set forth in OSHA-29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 1910 have been consolidated in this chapter. For
many years most of the Department of Defense agencies concerned
have been much more stringent than 0511A requires with regard to
industrial safety when load lifting equipment is involved. Load
testing has been performed, especially in the Marine Corps, when
not required by OSHA. This has resulted in considerable
unnecessary expense of time, manpower, and material. This Manual
provides the standard procedures that will be used for the
inspection, testing, and certification of tactical ground load
lifting equipment.

2. CO’s/OIC’s will ensure that inspection, testing, and

certification programs are implemented per this chapter.

1001. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list requirements for inspection, testing,

and certification of load lifting equipment.

2. Operators of load lifting equipment will perform a daily

inspection of their assigned equipment. The equipment operator’s
daily checklist (table 4-1) will be produced locally, filled in as
appropriate, and used for this purpose. The form will be filed
with trip ticket and retained with same.

3. When set forth in TM’s as a scheduled maintenance (SM) check,

condition inspections will be conducted at the same times as SM
using the Condition Inspection Record shown in Table 4-2. When no
general inspection is specified as part of SM services, or where
inspection requirements are not adequately covered, it will be
conducted annually as set forth herein.

4. Only cranes and aerial personnel devices require load testing.

Aerial personnel devices are defined as any mechanically,
hydraulically, or electrically operated device used to lift a
person in the air. Scheduled periodic load testing is not
required. Prior to initial use, however, all newly manufactured,
1/ extensively repaired 2/ or altered cranes/aerial personnel
devices shall be load tested.
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5. Condition inspection and/or load test is required prior to
initial use and all new items being fielded will be inspected/
tested as part of the equipment acceptance inspection unless the
item of equipment has the requirement certifications which are
current within the past 12 months.

6. Load tests required for extensively repaired or altered cranes/

aerial personnel devices 3/ will be the responsibility of the
organization doing the repairs prior to returning the equipment
to its owner. Therefore, upon receipt of a mobile crane/aerial
device, the CO/OIC will determine if a load test has been
accomplished by examination of the equipment records. If no
certification is present, the CO/OIC may elect to refuse to accept
the equipment or accept it and arrange to have it locally load
tested.

7. Annual Condition Inspection. It is the purpose of the annual

condition inspection to ensure that the overall structural,
mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of the equipment
have been maintained in a safe and serviceable condition and are
functioning properly.

8. Certification. The certifying officer is responsible for

ensuring the safety and reliability of all load lifting equipment.
The certifying officer shall be designated in writing by the CG/CO.
Certifying officers shall either be Marine officers or qualified
civilians. 4/ The Marines will possess Military Occupational
Specialties 1310 (Engineer Equipment Officer), 3510 (Motor
Transport Maintenance Officer), or 2110 (Ordnance Vehicle
Maintenance Officer). The certifying officer shall, in turn,
designate the authorized test directors and inspection and test
personnel. Certifications shall be based on the condition
inspection and availability of load test certification.

1/ All contacts for the purchase of new mobile cranes/aerial

personnel devices include a requirement for a manufacturer’s
load test certification to accompany the vehicle on
delivery.

2/ Load testing is only required if the lifting portion of the

crane/aerial personnel device has been repaired or altered;
i.e., repairs to the truck portion of a mobile crane will
not require load testing of the crane portion. Outriggers
will be considered as part of the lifting portion of a
crane/aerial personnel device.

3/ It is mandatory that contracts with repair contractors for

rebuilt or significantly repaired mobile cranes/aerial
personnel devices contain a load test requirement/
certification clause. Depots are required to furnish the
same.
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4/ Certification officers should be qualified at an appropriate

Marine Corps school or Labor Department approved civilian-
run schools.

Certification of condition inspection and/or load test shall be

signed by the test director, inspection and test personnel, and
certifying officer.

9. Certification Frequency. Each item of load lifting equipment

shall be certified as condition inspected at least once annually.

10. Waivers

a. The requirements of this Manual are waived for any unit

under extended combat conditions.

b. The requirements of this Manual may be waived for items of

equipment that are placed in administrative storage as delineated
in paragraph 3002.8 (Deferred Preventive Maintenance Service) of
MCO P4790.2. Under no circumstances will a waiver for administra-
tive storage extend beyond a 2-year period. This waiver does not
apply to items placed on administrative deadline or low usage
items, both of which are also addressed in the aforementioned
reference. Local procedures must be addressed in the major command
maintenance management standard operating procedure.

c. The requirements of this Manual may be waived for items of

equipment that are placed in Prepositioned War Reserve (PWR). This
waiver is contingent upon the following:

(1) That the asset has met the requirements of this Manual
prior to induction into PWR.

(2) The asset will meet the requirements of this Manual

prior to issue to a using unit.

d. During peacetime, CG’s of the 4th Division Wing Team (DWT)

are authorized to waiver the requirements of this Manual for a
1-year period. Equipment records will be so annotated. Copies of
waivers will be maintained in the applicable equipment record
jacket. At no time will an item of the 4th DWT equipment be
allowed to go without inspection, testing, and certification for
two consecutive years. CG’s of the 4th DWT are encouraged to
establish Interservice Support Agreements (ISA) or commercial
contracts to comply with these requirements if appropriate
organic/Marine Corps personnel are not available or due to
geographical location. Inspection, testing, and certification by
agencies outside the Marine Corps should clearly state that they
are made per the provisions of this Manual.

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11. Marking. Load lifting equipment shall be stenciled, in a

position clearly visible to the operator, with certification data
indicating the test status.

EXAMPLE: CAP. 3,000 lb certified 10 November 1980.

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Table 1-2.--Inspection, Testing, and Certification Requirements

for the LVS MK15/17 Crane.

Paragraph
Requirement Reference

Operator’s Daily Checklist 1001.2

Condition Inspection 2000, 2001

Scheduled Maintenance Check 1001.3

Hook Inspection 2002

Wire Rope, Fastenings, Terminal Hardware 2003

Hoists, Winches & Structural Metal Components 2004

Lift Capacity and Motion Test 5002

Overload Shutdown Test 5003

Stability Test 5004

Remote Control Test 5005

Recording 5006

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INSPECTIONS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTION 2000 2-3

ALL LOAD LIFTING EQUIPMENT 2001 2-3

HOOK INSPECTION 2002 2-4

INSPECTION OF WIRE ROPE, FASTENINGS, AND

TERMINAL HARDWARE 2003 2-5

HOISTS, WINCHES, AND STRUCTURAL METAL

COMPONENTS 2004 2-6

RECORDING REQUIREMENTS 2005 2-6

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INSPECTIONS

2000. ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTION. In addition to those

inspections required by load lifting equipment TM’s or commercial
manuals, the inspections in paragraph 2001 (as applicable) will be
performed.

2001. ALL LOAD LIFTING EQUIPMENT

1. Check all mechanical controls for proper adjustments and check

the entire control mechanism for excessive wear of components and
contamination by leaking lubricants or foreign matter.

2. Check hydraulic system seals, hoses, lines, fittings, pumps,

and valves, for deterioration, leaks, and wear.

3. Check mast and lift carriage assemblies including forks and

chains, for cracks, broken welds, distortion, improper fit, and
excessive wear.

4. Check the brake and steering systems for excessively worn or

defective moving parts to include seat switches, parking brakes,
and brake interlock switches.

5. Check electrical, gasoline, and diesel systems for signs of

malfunction, excessive deterioration, dirt or moisture
accumulation, and compliance with applicable safety regulations.

6. Check protective motor control circuit devices, battery cable

connectors, battery compartment insulation, thermo protectors,
compartment covers, filters, and emergency switches. Ensure that
type EE (electrical equipment enclosed to prevent emission of
sparks in potentially hazardous atmospheres) electric trucks have
static electricity discharge straps properly installed, immediately
adjacent to the drive wheels, to effect contact with road or floor
surfaces, when such trucks are used in areas where an explosive
dust potential exists. Specification MIL-T-21862 (refer to latest
revision) provides procedures for testing the discharge straps and
requires a resistance between chassis and floor, through the
straps, of no more than 250,000 ohms.

a. Ensure that all electrical cables are appropriately mounted

and protected to prevent damage by abrasion, cutting, or catching
on stationary objects.

b. Ensure that batteries are securely fastened in place to

prevent spillage of electrolyte onto electrical cables.
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c. Ensure that battery compartments provide ample ventilation

and have openings properly guarded to prevent contact of foreign
objects with cell terminals.

d. Equipment must be clean and free of excessive oil and

grease accumulations, particularly within the confines of the
motors and on electrical contacts.

7. All deficiencies observed shall be corrected and repairs made

prior to load testing (if required).

2002. HOOK INSPECTION

1. General Inspection. Hooks shall be inspected annually for wear

in swivels and pins, other wear, cracks or gouges, and proper
operation and condition of safety latches, where installed. Cracks
and gouges parallel to the contour of the hook shall be removed by
surface abrasion and shall result in a smooth surface retaining the
profile of the hook. Where cracks and gouges cannot be removed by
surface abrasion, the hook shall be discarded. Where cracks and
gouges are transverse to the contour of the hook, the hook shall be
evaluated for retention or disposal. Defects in the unstressed
portion of the hook do not affect strength. No attempt shall be
made to correct hook deficiencies by use of heat or welding. Where
normal wear or removal of cracks or gouges results in a reduction
in the original sectional dimension of 10 percent or more, the hook
shall be discarded. If the hook is visually bent or twisted, it
shall be discarded. No attempt shall be made to straighten bent or
twisted hooks.

2. Hook Throat Spread. Hooks shall be measured for hook throat

spread upon receipt. A throat dimension base measurement shall be
established by installing two tram points and measuring the
distance between these tram points (+/-1/64-inch). See figure 4-1.
This base dimension shall be retained in the "remarks" section of
the Record Jacket (form NAVMC 696D) or the Ordnance Vehicle
Preventive Maintenance Record (form NAVMC 10395) for the life of
the hook. The distance between tram points shall be measured
quarterly. Hooks showing an increase in the throat opening by more
than 15 percent from the base measurement shall be discarded.

3. Hook Block Inspection and Nondestructive Test. The hook,

retaining nut, and bearings shall be thoroughly inspected annually.
The hook and retaining nut shall be visually examined for thread
wear and corrosion damage. The block bearing plate shall be
visually inspected for cracks, wear, or other damage. Bearings
shall be inspected for unusual wear and free rotation. All
components shall be lubricated as required. The entire hook and
retaining nut assembly shall be nondestructively tested for
structural defects. The nondestructive test of general-purpose
service crane hooks is valid for five certification periods. The

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effective date of hook inspection and nondestructive test shall be

the crane certification date. Nondestructive tests shall be
performed during load tests (see paragraph 4001.3a(2)). Five years
after crane certification, a hook that has been with said crane
that entire time will be subject to a new nondestructive test.

2003. INSPECTION OF WIRE ROPE, FASTENINGS, AND TERMINAL HARDWARE

1. General Procedures. Remove the wire rope dressing from those

areas exposed to maximum wear, exposure, and abuse. Inspect for
crushing, kinks, corrosion, or other damage, broken wires, and
proper lubrication. Check the wire rope sockets, swage fittings,
eyes swivels, trunnions, stays, pendants, and securing hardware for
wear, cracks, corrosion, and other damage. The drum end fittings
need only be disconnected and/or disassembled when visible evidence
of deterioration deems it necessary.

2. Wire Rope Rejection Criteria. Remove the damaged portions, or

replace all wire rope exceeding the following:

a. Kinks or Crushed Sections. Severe kinks or crushed rope in

straight runs where the core is forced through the outer strands or
wires are damaged. (This does not apply to runs around eyes,
thimbles, and shackles.)

b. Flattened Sections. Flattened sections where the diameter

across the flat is less than five-sixth of original diameter.
(This does not apply to runs around eyes, thimbles, and shackles.)

c. Wear. Not to exceed 30 percent of any individual outer

wire diameter.

d. Broken Wires

(1) Running Ropes. The number of broken or torn wires

exceeds six randomly distributed broken or torn wires in one lay or
three broken wires in one strand in one lay. Replace the end
connection if there is one or more broken wires adjacent to the end
connection.

(2) Standing, Guy, and Boom Pendant Ropes. More than two
broken wires in one lay in sections beyond the end connection or
one or more broken wires at an end connection.

e. Loss in Diameter. Not to exceed 10 percent of the nominal

diameter of the wire rope.

f. Accumulation of Defects. An accumulation of defects which

in the judgment of the inspector creates an unsafe condition.

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g. Rated Capacity. The rated capacity of the replacement wire

rope for all cranes shall be per the manufacturers’ stated
requirements.

2004. HOISTS, WINCHES, AND STRUCTURAL METAL COMPONENTS

1. Operation Check. The operator shall perform an operation check

as prescribed in the appropriate TM’s. For equipment where such
checklist is not included in the TM, the following inspection shall
be conducted as a minimum requirement:

a. Inspect all control mechanisms for maladjustment which

could interfere with proper operation.

b. Inspect all control mechanisms for excessive wear of

components and contamination by lubricants or other foreign matter.

c. Inspect all safety and locking devices for malfunction.

2. Condition Inspection. During each annual certification,

inspect for the following, as applicable:

a. General Information

(1) Check for proper marking.

(2) Check for evidence of mishandling and/or damage.

(3) Check for excessive wear on brake and clutch system

linings, pawls, and ratchets.

(4) Check for rope reeving for nonconformance with manu-

facturer’s specifications.

b. Frames. Check for bends, distorted sections, broken welds,

excessive corrosion, and loose bolts or rivets.

2005. RECORDING REQUIREMENTS. The form contained in table 4-2

shall be used for recording (as applicable) the annual condition
inspection of load lifting equipment. Load tests, when required,
will be recorded and certified as shown in the form contained in
table 4-3. Annual condition inspection of load lifting equipment
will be filed in the equipment record jacket and retained until
successful completion of the next inspection/test. Load test
certification forms will be filed in the equipment record jacket
and retained until successful completion of the next inspection/
test; however, the load test certification which documents the
completion of the nondestructive tests shall be retained until
completion of the next nondestructive test. Additionally, the date
of the nondestructive test will be annotated in the "remarks"
section of forms NAVMC 696D and NAVMC 10395.
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FACILITIES

PARAGRAPH PAGE

GENERAL 3000 3-3

FACILITIES REQUIRED 3001 3-3

LOCATION OF FACILITIES 3002 3-3

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CHAPTER 3

FACILITIES

3000. GENERAL. When local load testing of cranes/aerial personnel

devices are required, paragraph 3001 applies.

3001. FACILITIES REQUIRED. The following facilities are required

for load testing mobile cranes and aerial personnel devices:

1. A sufficiently large, level hardstand.

2. A deadman strong enough to withstand at least 150 percent of

the area’s largest mobile crane’s capacity. 1/

3. A calibrated Baldwin SR-4 load cell, or its equivalent, with a

capacity of measuring at least 150 percent of the area’s largest
mobile crane’s capacity.

4. Calibrated weights heavy and dense (compact) enough to be used

in the load tests described.

1/ MCB, Camp Pendleton, California and MCLB, Barstow,

California presently possess well-designed deadman/load
lifting measuring devices. Liaison with these installations
is encouraged to determine data required to build similar
facilities at other Marine Corps installations.

3002. LOCATION OF FACILITIES. The CG’s of the following

installations will provide the aforementioned facilities for the
load testing of tactical equipment for all Marine Corps units in
their geographical vicinity:

1. MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia.

2. MCB, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

3. MCAS, Beaufort, South Carolina.

4. MCB, Camp Pendleton, California.

5. MCAS, Cherry Point, North Carolina.

6. MCAS, El Toro, California.

7. MCLB, Albany, Georgia.

8. MCLB, Barstow, California.

9. MCAS, Kaneohe Bays Hawaii.

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10. MCB, Camp Butler, Japan.

11. MCAS, Iwakuni, Japan.

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LOAD TESTS

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GENERAL 4600 4-3

CRANES 4001 4-3

AERIAL PERSONNEL DEVICES 4002 4-5

FIGURE

4-1 TRAM POINTS 4-7

TABLE

4-1 OPERATOR’S DAILY CHECKLIST 4-8

4-2 CONDITION INSPECTION RECORD 4-9

4-3 CERTIFICATION OF LOAD TEST 4-12

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LOAD TESTS

4000. GENERAL

1. Prescribed tests are overload tests, and extreme caution should

be observed at all times. When testing lattice-boom cranes,
personnel shall watch the outrigger(s) opposite the boom for any
indication of the outrigger(s) leaving the ground. This condition
indicates that the lifting device is approaching a tipover
condition, and testing shall be immediately terminated by lowering
the test load to the ground. When testing hydraulic boom cranes,
an outrigger opposite a load positioned at a swing angle of 45
degrees, 135 degrees, 225 degrees, and 315 degrees (measured from
the front of the vehicle as 0 degrees) may rise off the ground.
This is not tipping. At no time during testing should two
outriggers of a hydraulic boom crane rise off the ground. If this
condition occurs, testing should immediately be terminated by
lowering the test load to the ground. A condition inspection per
the instructions contained in paragraph 2000, preceding, will be
conducted prior to load testing.

2. Personnel shall remain clear of suspended loads and areas where

they could be struck in the event of boom failure.

3. The test load should be raised only to a height sufficient to

perform the test.

4. Items of Marine Corps equipment shall not be used as load

testing weights.

5. Safety chains attached to outriggers on the side opposite the

lift are recommended to preclude accidental rollover during maximum
(overload) testing.

6. Wooden cribbing under the crane’s counterweight is recommended

to prevent rear rollover in the event a wire rope or hook fails
during maximum (overload) testing.

4001. CRANES

1. For truck cranes, extend outriggers and raise the crane carrier
off the ground to completely unload tires or wheels. Level the
crane as required by the manufacturer’s load chart. Rotate the
boom 90 degrees from the longitudinal axis of the crane carrier,
and position the boom at the minimum working radius.

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2. No-Load Tests

a. Hoist

(1) Raise and lower the hook through the full working
distance of hook travel.

(2) Run the hoist block into the limit switch(es) (where
installed) at slow speed.

(3) Run the hoist block beyond the limit switch(es) (where
installed) by using the bypass switch.

b. Boom

(1) Raise and lower the boom through the full working
range.

(2) Raise the boom into the upper limit switch (where
installed). Raise the boom past the boom upper limit switch, using
the bypass switch.

(3) Test the lower limit switch (where installed) by the

same procedure prescribed for testing the upper limit switch.

(4) Extend and retract the telescoping boom sections the

full distance of travel.

(5) Check the radius indicator by measuring the radius at

the minimum and maximum boom angle.

(6) Other motions, including swing, shall be operated

through one cycle (one full revolution of major components).

3. Load Test. The load test consists of two parts: a maximum

load test and a stability test. The tests will be performed in the
following sequence:

a. Maximum Test

(1) Position the crane with the boom at maximum prescribed

lift angle, hook attached to the load lifting measuring device,
with the position of the boom 90 degrees to the right or left of
the lower carrier frame, outriggers must be at full horizontal
extension and vertical jacks lowered to level the turntable
bearing. Check level with carpenter’s level. Place level in
direction of boom and at 90 degrees to direction of boom to
establish a level turntable. Tires must be free of ground for
test, and the wire rope connecting the hook to the boom in a
vertical configuration (check wire rope with carpenter’s level).

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(2) Exert 110 percent of the crane’s rated capacity on the
load lifting measuring device and hold for one minute. Slowly
decrease load until wire rope is barely slack. Repeat foregoing
once. Hook will be inspected as in paragraph 2002.3. This will
serve as the nondestructive hook test.

b. Stability Test

(1) Choose any load from the load chart not in the black
(shaded) structural strength area of the rated load 360 degrees
chart. Chosen test load must be able to clear outriggers during
full 360 degrees rotation.

(2) Position for the lift is to be either right or left

side at 90 degrees to side of the lower carrier frame.

(3) Outriggers at full horizontal extension and vertical

jacks lowered to level the turntable bearing. Check level with
carpenter’s level. Place level in direction of boom and at
90 degrees to direction of boom to establish a level turntable.
Tires must be free of ground for test.

(4) Position the hook block in a manner to obtain the

appropriate operating test radius for test boom length. Confirm by
actual measurement the operating radius to center of rotation.
Adjustment may be necessary to obtain the specified radius.

(5) Mark the operating radius with a line of sufficient

length to ensure its visibility when the load is suspended
over it. The line should be on an arc about the axis of rotation
for the tested radius.

(6) Position the test load inside the selected operating

radius. The rated load" is equal to the test weight plus hook
block weight (approximately 620 pounds) plus sling weights.

(7) Boom up 2 degrees to 4 degrees to position the hook

block over the load and to compensate for boom deflection. Lift
the rated load. Boom down while keeping load close to ground until
the rated load is hook block centered over the selected operating
radius and suspends the rated load 2 to 4 inches above the ground.

(8) Swing the crane through the 360-degree rotation.

(9) Lower load.

4002. AERIAL PERSONNEL DEVICES

1. General Information. The sequence of inspection shall be

condition inspection, no-load test, and load test.

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2. Preoperation. The operator shall perform a preoperation check

as prescribed in the appropriate TM’s. For equipment where such a
checklist is not included in the manual, the following shall be
conducted as a minimum requirement:

a. Position the vehicle on the test site.

b. Check for proper markings.

c. Carefully inspect all safety devices, including all

specialized features.

3. Condition Inspection. This inspection shall be conducted per

the instructions contained in paragraph 2000, preceding.

4. Load Test (Stability and Range of Movement). The load test

shall be conducted with the vehicle not fastened to any artificial
base and the outriggers in place. All tests shall be conducted
using the ground level controls. At no time will personnel be
permitted to ride on the platform (basket). The platform shall be
loaded with an evenly distributed load equal to twice the rated
working load and exercised through the full range of horizontal and
vertical positions, to include at least the following:

a. The upper and lower arms are moved to a horizontal or their

most horizontal plane and extended to the maximum reach.

b. The lower arm is moved to a horizontal or near horizontal

position over the side of the vehicle, and the upper arm is moved
to the most vertical position possible.

c. With the lower arm at the maximum travel from the towed
position and the upper arm both horizontal and 45 degrees to the
side of the vehicle, or over the four corners of the vehicle,
rotate the turntable both clockwise and counterclockwise with the
test load through 360 degrees for a minimum of 15 minutes.

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LOGISTICS VEHICLE SYSTEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

GENERAL 5000 5-3

MK15, MK17 MATERIAL HANDLING CRANE (MHC) 5001 5-3

LIFT CAPACITY AND MOTION TEST 5002 5-4

OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN TEST 5003 5-4

STABILITY TEST 5004 5-5

REMOTE CONTROL TEST 5005 5-5

RECORDING 5006 5-6

TABLE

5-1 LVS MHC LOAD TEST CERTIFICATION

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5000. GENERAL

1. The MK15 and MK17 variants of the Logistics Vehicle System

(LVS) are equipped with a MHC which is unique and requires the
special load testing procedures explained below.

2. Paragraphs 1001.3, 2000 through 2004, and 2006 are applicable

to the LVS MHC.

5001. MK15, MK17 MATERIAL HANDLING CRANE (MHC)

1. The MK15 and MK17 MHC must be capable of:

a. Lifting a container on and off the cargo bed using crane

controls, remote and mounted, to position the container for locking
on the cargo bed.

b. Holding a 9,000-pound load suspended while allowing no more

than 2 inches vertical creep per hour.

c. Holding a 9,000-pound load with a drop of no more than

6 inches in case of a hose failure.

d. Minimum working traverse of 350 degrees. The crane shall

not operate above the left side panel.

e. Lifting a 9,000 pound load at 15 feet extension. Minimum

full reach of the crane shall be 19.3 feet.

2. The MHC has independent hydraulic controlled outriggers for

leveling and stabilizing. The stabilizing system allows for
operation with the LVS on a 5-degree lateral slope. The outriggers
will not interfere with LVS operation.

3. The crane controls are mounted on the left side of the MK15 and
MK17.

4. The MHC is equipped with a remote control capable of full range

operations at any location within 40 feet of the crane base.

5. Load testing of the MK15 and MK17 MHC shall include the
following:

a. Lift capacity and motion test.

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b. Overload shutdown test.

c. Stability Test.

d. Remote control test.

5002. LIFT CAPACITY AND MOTION TEST

1. Park LVS on level hard surface.

2. Fully extend and position outriggers. Raise LVS only enough to

take tension off springs. DO NOT RAISE WHEELS OFF GROUND.

3. Find approximate center of the base pivot by using a plumb line

dropped from the pivot hole center (viewed from under LVS). Mark
the hole center location on the ground.

4. Unstow the MHC and fully extend the folding boom. With the
folding boom horizontal and the main boom as close to horizontal as
possible, measure the horizontal full reach of the crane. Use a
plumb bob dropped from the hook if necessary. Minimum full reach
shall be 19.3 feet from the hook to center of the base pivot.

5. With the main boom at 45 degrees, lift a test load of 9,000

pounds. When the folding boom reaches the horizontal position,
extend until the hook is at 15 feet from the center of the crane
base.

6. Rotate the crane and load through the full 350 degree swing.
Crane will not swing for 10 degrees over control panel.

5003. OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN TEST

1. Park LVS on level hard surface.

2. Fully extend and position outriggers. Raise truck only enough

to take tension off springs, DO NOT RAISE WHEELS OFF GROUND.

3. Find approximate center of the base pivot (viewed from under

LVS). Mark the hole center location on the ground.

4. Lifting a 9,000 pound weight at a 15-foot radius, raise the

main boom to 45 degrees and folding boom to slightly lower than
horizontal.

5. While holding the extension valve wide open, extend the

extension boom until the overload system activates and completely
stops further extension.

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6. Measure the horizontal distance from the crane base center to
the crane hook. The overload system should activate between 15 and
17.5 feet with a 9,000 load. If not, crane requires servicing.
With crane in overload, the main boom may be able to raise but not
lower, boom extension should retract but not extend further, and
folding boom should lower but not raise. Crane swing should
function normally.

NOTE: The angle sensor which determines whether the folding

boom goes up or down during overload is set between
horizontal and 10.degrees above horizontal.

7. To reset overload function, retract load to a minimum radius

until function resets.

8. Lifting a 9,000 pound weight at a radius of less than 15 feet,

raise the main boom to 45 degrees and the folding boom to 10
degrees or more above horizontal.

9. Holding the extension valve wide open, extend the extension

boom until the overload system activates and completely stops
further extension.

10. With crane in overload, the main boom should be able to raise
but not lower, boom extension should retract but not extend, and
folding boom should raise but not lower. Crane swing should
function normally.

NOTE: The angle sensor which determines whether the folding

boom goes up or down during overload is set between
horizontal and 10 degrees above horizontal.

5004. STABILITY TEST

1. Ensure LVS is parked on level hard surface.

2. Extend boom to 15 feet while lifting a 9,000 pound load. Slew

boom through full 350-degree rotation to check stability.

5005. REMOTE CONTROL TEST

1. Attach 40 feet remote control cable (refer to TM 9-2320-297-10

page 2-145 for MK15 and page 2-257 for MK17). Check remote
operation and identify hand controller to the vehicle, by serial
number.

2. Cycle MHC through full range of motion.

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5006. RECORDING. Table 5-1, MHC Load Test Certification Record,

will be used to record testing of the MK15 and MK17 LVS MHC.
Certification will be filed in the Equipment Record Jacket and
retained until successful completion of the next inspection/test.

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Table 5-1.--LVS MHC Load Test Certification Record.

Lift Capacity and Motion Test Requirement

Suspend weight ________ lb 9,000

Radius of load ________ ft 15

Does the crane have capacity to make lift?___________

Does the crane slew 350 degrees, stopping over the left side?

Control area?_________

Full reach of crane ______ ft min 19.3

Overload Shutdown Test

Distance at which crane overloads ft 15 - 17.5

Stability Test

Test load used ________ lb 9,000

Radius of load ________ ft 15

Did the vehicle go unstable on level?_________

Remote Control Test

Yes/No

Remote cable length 40 ft present? ______

Is MHC fully functional using remote? _______

COMMENTS:

INSPECTOR: _______________ PASS/FAIL: _______

TEST DIRECTOR:____________ DATE:_____________

CERTIFYING OFFICER:____________

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