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INTRODUCTION TO THE DOMOPS AIRLIFT MODULAR
APPROACH SHORING (DAMAS) SYSTEM
DAMAS Characteristics DAMAS Components Examples of DAMAS configurations Success is in the Details!
OVERVIEW
ITEMS REQUIRING APPROACH SHORING
Vehicle / trailer with low ground clearance Vehicle / trailer with long overhang
Trailer will strike the ramp toes before the tires start to roll up
With Approach Shoring trailer will clear the ramp toes
With Approach Shoring trailer will clear the ramp toes
Tall Vehicle / trailer with long overhang or “projection”
ITEMS REQUIRING APPROACH SHORING
With Approach Shoring trailer will clear the cargo compartment ceiling
The DAMAS system is the first modular aluminum approach
shoring system certified by the Air Transport Test Load Agency (ATTLA) for use on USAF cargo aircraft (C-130, C-17, and C-5)
DAMAS CHARACTERISTICS
Each DAMAS component is designed and engineered to not exceed any aircraft PSI limitation when placed on the aircraft cargo
floor or cargo ramp.
DAMAS CHARACTERISTICS
Be very careful when shopping around for aluminum approach shoring. There are “Johnny-come-latelies” selling cheap knock-offs that have engineering shortcomings that may
damage the aircraft (unless plywood is placed under the aluminum shoring).
WARNING!!!
Modular Design – One DAMAS system can replace the three
wooden approach shoring sets required for one piece of
equipment (1 for C-130, 1 for C-17, and 1 for C-5).
DAMAS BENEFITS
Replaces wooden shoring (saves trees)
Lighter than wooden shoring (saves fuel) Quicker setup than wooden shoring
(saves time)
DAMAS BENEFITS
Longer lifespan than wooden shoring(saves money)
Will not attract boring insects (Customs/Agriculture)
Multiple Ratings/Widths 10K/24”, 20K/24”&30”, 26K/36”
DAMAS BENEFITS
10K DAMAS COMPONENTS
20K DAMAS COMPONENTS
26K DAMAS COMPONENTS
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the C-130 Truck Loading Ramps (limited application)
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the C-130 Truck Loading Ramps (limited application)
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the pad and wedge placed on the C-130 ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the pad and wedge placed on the C-130 ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the pad and wedge placed on the C-130 ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Using the pad and wedge placed on the C-130 ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
DAMAS placed on the C-17 cargo ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
DAMAS placed on the C-17 cargo ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
DAMAS placed over the C-17 cargo ramp
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
“Long-and-Low” DAMAS used over the
C-17 cargo ramp for NORE-DECON trailer
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
“Long-and-Low” DAMAS used over the
C-17 cargo ramp for NORE-DECON trailer
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
“Long-and-Low” DAMAS used over the
C-17 cargo ramp for NORE-DECON trailer
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
DAMAS placed under the C-17 cargo ramp toes for Red Horse in theatre
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
DAMAS used on the C-5
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
26K DAMAS, combined with the 10K DAMAS, for loading helicopters into the C-5 (optional pooched plate surface)
DAMAS CONFIGURATIONS
Detail of the optional Pooched Plate Surface
THE DETAILS
The challenge is establishing which DAMAS set of components, or configuration, is needed for your
specific piece of equipment on a particular aircraft
THE DETAILS
The shorter the ground clearance the longer the approach required
The taller equipment will need longer approach for the C-130 (not so much for the C-17/C-5)
THE DETAILS
Careful thought should used when determining which DAMAS components should be purchased We don’t want to purchase unneeded parts or parts that won’t meet the need Help is available to make this decision
THE DETAILS What you need to provide:
1) Overall dimensions (LxWxH) 2) Axle width or "Span" (measured
from the outside of the tires)4) Distance of the axle(s) from the
front of the trailer5) Ground clearance for the "jack
stand" when raised6) Ground clearance of the rear of the
trailer7) Ground clearance of any "low-
hanging- fruit" and distance from the front of trailer
THE DETAILS
DAMAS POC:
SMSgt John Wesley
DSN: 720-5623
COMM: (405) 686-5623
CELL: (405) 249-8471
