TM 1-1680-354-10
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1.7 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS. CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
The AMSS has three sizes of rigid containers plus the expended TOW tube case (See Table 1-2). The con-
tainers have the following qualities: back hinges, carrying handles which enable convenient transport by two
people, over-center securing latches, a pressure equalizer valve, and tie-down strap indentations. The
empty TOW tube casing is utilized as the outer case for the AH-1 AMSS.
1.8 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
a. Recommended location on each Aircraft Type.
(1) AH-1 COBRA. The right wing upper, outhoard, launcher position.
(2) AH-64 APACHE. The aft bay of the APACHE has a dedicated area, with the access doors
on both sides of the aircraft. Use "bungie cords" to secure the AMSS soft pack in the air-
craft.
NOTE
"Bungie cords" are the acceptable tiedown method only in non-passenger areas
of aircraft. This is due to flight safety factors.
(3) UH-1 IROQUOIS. Secured to either of the side "gunners" well positions with tie-down
straps.
(4) UH-60 BLACK HAWK. The area behind the two sides facing seats (gunner position) and
forward against the pilot’s bulkhead area. Secure the AMSS with quick disconnect adapters,
floor fitting tiedown, or with the tiedown straps.
(5) CH47 CHINOOK At flight station 160. The area on the left-hand side against the flight
compartment and under the window of the cabin area.
(6) OH-58 KIOWA. Secure to the passenger seats using the passenger restraining straps.
(7) OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. In either the aft left hand side electronics bay using "bungie cords"
to secure the soft pack or behind the observers position in the cabin avionics area.
NOTE
For recommended quick disconnect adapters and floor fitting tiedown,
reference TM 1-1680-354-23&P (Figure C-8 and Appendix E).
(8) U-21 UTE. Kit is located in the aft cargo area and will be tied down with tiedown straps.
b.The survival equipment will be placed in an equipment bag. The bag will have shoulder straps and
handles sewn to the bag. The filled bag will be placed in the rigid outer container(s).
The TOW tube equipment bags (2) will be connected together by a snap link at the handles. As the
first equipment bag is being pulled, the second bag, being snap linked to the first bag, will be pulled
to the front and out in a continuous motion. The OH-58D and the AH-64 aircraft will use soft
pack module if necessary.
c . The containers for the AMSS are a high impact molded plastic case (Figure 1- 1). It consists of a lid
and a bottom container hinged together on the back. An identity plate, a breather valve, a chemical
contamination detector (used only during wartime conditions and in war zone areas), transport han-
dles, and an anti-pilferage seal are components of the container.
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