Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging 130G Motor Grader," tells and shows how to rig the type I and II, 130G motor graders for LAPE airdrop from C-130 aircraft and LV airdrop from C-130 or C-141 aircraft. This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers. The Type I, 130G motor grader with the fuel tank 3/4 full weighs 31,395 pounds. This weight can be reduced to 29,940 pounds by removing the components described in paragraph 1-5a. The grader is 300 inches long. Its width is 144 inches (reducible to 95 1/2 inches). Its height is 125 inches (reducible to 91 inches). The type II, 130G motor grader with the fuel tank 3/4 full weight 31,750 pounds. This weight can be reduced to 30,150 pounds by removing the components described in paragraph 1-5a. The grader is 330 inches long. Its width is 144 inches (reducible to 95 1/2 inches). Its height is 126 inches (reducible to 91 inches). The loads covered in this manual may include hazardous material as defined in AFR 71-4/TM 38-250. If hazardous materials is included, it must be packaged, marked, and labeled as require by AFR 71-4/TM 38-250. A copy of this manual must be available to the joint airdrop inspectors during the before- and after-loading inspections.