DAMAS Characteristics DAMAS Components Examples of DAMAS configurations Success is in the...

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

john.wesley@ang.af.mil

DSN: 720-5623

COMM: (405) 686-5623

CELL: (405) 249-8471