ADU-496A/E SINGLE STORE ADAPTER.-

The ADU-496A/E (fig. 9-37) consists of a steel body and urethane pad bonded together to form a single unit.

The adapter is used in sets of four to support a single weapon, and 10-inch diameter and larger weapons/stores during handling and transport on the MHU-191/M munitions transporter. The adapter attaches to the AERO-58A, ADU-483/E, and ADU-397/E Skid and cradle adapters.

The ADU-496A/E is used to support the AGM-88 HARM missile and 10-inch diameter and larger stores.

AERO 91A BRACKET ADAPTER- The Aero 91A bracket adapter (fig. 9-38) consists of an arm weldment, two sleeve weldments, connecting pins, hooks, T bolts, and clamp weldments. You can adjust the bracket to hold loads varying between 28 and 40 inches in width.

The Aero 91A bracket adapter is attached to the Aero 58A skid adapters to convert the Aero 21C weapon skid into a flatbed vehicle capable of handling weapon pallets, cradles, and containers. Two bracket adapters are required for each skid. A set of two Aero 91A bracket adapters has an SWL of 4,000 pounds.

Figure 9-36.-ADU-483/E skid adapter assembly.

Figure 9-37.-ADU-496A/E single store adapter.

Figure 9-38.-Aero 91A bracket adapter mounted to Aero 58A skid adapters/Aero 21C weapon skid.

Figure 9-39.-Aero 71A skid adapter mounted to Aero 58A skid adapters/Aero 21C weapon skid.

AERO 71A SKID ADAPTER.- The Aero 71A skid adapter (fig. 9-39) consists of a welded aluminum angle frame, sheet aluminum deck, and steel tube stakes. The adapter is secured to a weapon skid by quick-release pins. An extruded aluminum track around the edges of the flatbed allows the attachment of the steel tube stakes.

When using the Aero 71A, you must use two Aero 58A skid adapters in order to form a flatbed conveyance for transportation of the weapon component containers and a variety of other materials. The Aero 71A can be used with various skids, transporters, and trailers. The adapter has an SWL of 4,000 pounds.

AERO 64A SOFT-BELT ADAPTER- The Aero 64A soft-belt adapter (fig. 9-40) consists of a flexible neoprene-covered, woven-wire sling, The adapter has slots at the ends for attaching tie-down straps. The adapter is also equipped with brackets for attaching it to the skid.

Two soft-belt Aero 64A adapters support a soft-skin store up to 30 inches in diameter. Each adapter has an SWL of 2,500 pounds. The Aero 64A is designed for use with Aero 58A skid adapters, and is used with various skids, transporters, and trailers.