AERO 12C BOMB SKID

The Aero 12C bomb skid (fig. 9-26) is a wheelbarrow skid. It consists of a cradle frame mounted on two rubber-tired wheels and equipped with two supporting legs. The skid has two tubular steel handles that you can quickly latch or unlatch. You can reposition

Figure 9-26.-Aero 12C bomb skid. 9-18

Figure 9-27.-Aero 9B/C bomb skid adapter mounted on an Aero 12C bomb skid.

or remove the handle by using the handle release on the aft end of each handle.

The wheels are braked by two brake shoes applied to the wheels by the support legs. Apply the brakes by lowering the skid so the supporting legs come in contact with the deck or runway. The brakes are released when the skid is raised high enough for the supporting legs to clear the deck or runway.

The skid is equipped with adjustable chocks on the bed of the frame. These chocks let you properly position the load on the skid. Each side of the skid is equipped with two hold-down brackets. One set of brackets accommodates the long or short handles. The other set of brackets is used for attaching tie-down straps.

The Aero 12C bomb skid is used to transport weapons that have a diameter between 4 and 18 inches. With the exception of Mk 81 bombs, weapons are transported singly or in pairs. The skid has an SWL of 1,250 pounds.

Aero 9B/C Bomb Skid Adapter

The Aero 9B/C bomb skid adapter (fig. 9-27) consists of an aluminum boxlike frame with collapsible walls. It is constructed with stiffeners at the sides and bottom. The adapter is secured to the skid by two spring-loaded latches. Hand holes are provided in the sides of the adapter for manual handling.

The Aero 9B/C bomb skid adapter is used with the Aero 12C bomb skid to handle and transport miscellaneous ammunition items. The adapter has an SWL of 1,000 pounds.

Aero 39B Bomb Skid Adapter

The Aero 39B bomb skid adapter (fig. 9-28) consists of seven hexagonal aluminum tubes welded together. It is flat on one side and contoured around the hexagonal

tubes on the other three sides. The assembly has three handles mounted on it for lifting and a hinged door at one end for loading.

The Aero 39B bomb skid adapter is used with the Aero 12C bomb skid to transport and store nitrogen-filled bottles used as a coolant on the LAU-7A guided missile launcher. The adapter has an SWL of seven nitrogen bottles.

Figure 9-28.-Aero 39B bomb skid adapter mounted on an Aero 12C bomb skid.

Figure 9-29.-ADU-602A/E nitrogen receiver adapter.

ADU-602A/E Nitrogen Receiver Adapter

The ADU-602A/E nitrogen receiver adapter (fig. 9-29) is an aluminum container with seven hexagonal tubes. A welded plate is fitted with contoured urethane pads to fit the nitrogen bottles of the LAU-127 launcher. The hinged plate is spring loaded and dual clasped for security. Two handles located on the side aid in lifting and carrying.

Aero 64B Soft-Belt Adapter

The Aero 64B soft-belt adapter (fig. 9-30) consists of a flexible, neoprene-covered, woven-wire sling. The adapter has slots at the ends for attaching tie-down

Figure 9-30.-Aero 64B soft-belt adapter mounted on an Aero 12C bomb skid.

straps. The adapter is also equipped with brackets for attaching it to the skid.

Two Aero 64B soft-belt adapters support or store a soft-skin weapon up to 20 inches in diameter on the Aero 12C bomb skid. Each Aero 64B adapter has an SWL of 2,500 pounds.