steel bars, which provide the mounting holes for
attaching various adapters. It has two axles and four
rubber wheels. The two front wheels are equipped with
drum brakes. The brakes are actuated by the brake lever
located on the draw bar. The brakes are applied
automatically when the spring-loaded brake lever is in
the down position. To release the brakes, pull the brake
lever upward toward the T on the drawbar. The brakes
shoes are actuated through the mechanical linkage
located inside the drawbar. The brake lever is
continually held in the upward position so the skid can
move. Be careful when you release the brake lever; it
is spring-loaded and can cause the lever to snap
downward. This may result in damage to the
mechanical linkage system. The drawbar is attached to
the skid by a quick-release pin. This pin also connects
the brake linkage between the skid and the brake lever
on the drawbar.
Two drawbars are available for use with the Aero
21C weapon skid. Use the short drawbar to transport
short weapons or when working in an area where a long
handle cannot be used. Use the long drawbar to
transport long weapons, such as missiles, flare
dispensers, or rocket launchers. The skid has an SWL
of 5,000 pounds. It is used with various adapters to
transport or load weapons, stores, and equipment.
The MHU-191/M munitions transporter (fig. 9-33)
has a tubular frame with four rubber-tired wheels and a
telescoping drawbar. The MHU-191/M is essentially
the same as the Aero 21C weapon skid, except that the
MHU-191/M has an improved braking system. When
equipped with various adapters, it is used to transport
and load various weapons, stores and equipment.
The MHK-128/M32K-5(V) munitions transporter
(fig. 9-34) consists of a frame assembly with 53 pairs of
mounting holes, four 14-inch wheels with solid tires,
and a retractable or nonretractable drawbar. It has a
mechanically actuated deadman and drum brakes on the
two front wheels. Release the brake by using the hand
lever on the drawbar handle. You steer the transporter
by horizontally moving the drawbar.
The MHK-128/M32K-5(V) munitions transporter
is used with the ADK-362/M32K-5(V) multiweapons
adapter to transport a preconfigured multiweapon or
single-weapon load from the stowage area to the
aircraft. The transporter has a low-frame structure. It
can be positioned under low wing stations of an aircraft.
The MHK-128/M32K-5(V) munitions transporter has
an SWL of 5,000 pounds. It is used with various
adapters.
Aero 58A Skid Adapter
The Aero 58A skid adapter (fig. 9-35) has a front
and rear section. These sections are similar in design.
The primary difference is the base-the front section
has a 10-inch base and the rear section has a 15-inch
base, These front and rear sections fit on the rails of the
Figure 9-33.—MHU-191/M munitions transporter.
9-22
