Tie-Down Points
The ratings for the tie-down points in the fuselage of the KODIAK are provided
in the table below.
Tie-Down Location & Type & Location Rating (Pounds)
Ceiling 75
Floor, Zone 6 75
Walls 100
Floor, Single Lug 100
Table 7-2 – KODIAK Tie-Down Point Ratings
The number of tie-down points required for the example 800 lb article of cargo
will depend upon which tie-down points are used. If the minimum of 13 straps
are used and 2 tie-down points are utilized for each strap for a total of 26 tie-
down points, the operator will need to ensure that the capacity of the tie-down
points sum to at least 800 lb as shown in the equation below. The equation
calculates the total capacity of the 26 tie-down points assuming the use of 10
wall tie-down points and 16 oor tie-down points and the individual ratings
taken from the gure above.
(10 X100 LB) {10 X WALL} + (16 X 100 LB) {16 X FLOOR } = 2,600 LB => Adequate
Tiedown Points
General Rules for Securing Cargo
There are several rules in place to protect the occupants from free or shifting
cargo during all phases of ground and ight operations. While operating
according to the previous guidelines, the operator will be required to abide by
the following rules when securing cargo in the aircraft.
• Cargo must be rmly immobilized in all directions and secured by straps
and tie-down points of adequate strength.
• The number of tie-down points must be selected so that the sum of their
capacity is equal to, or greater than, the weight of the article of cargo.
• Loads must be secured in a “down and back” manner (see gure
below).
• Straps must be attached and secured in a manner that prevents them
from becoming unfastened, opened or released while in use.
• Multiple straps securing common cargo must all be securely tightened
to the same tension to ensure the load is carried by all straps. When
tightening multiple straps, care must be taken to ensure that tightening
one strap (or set of straps) does not loosen another strap (or set).
• If multiple straps are used to restrain an article of cargo in a particular
direction, the straps shall be spaced evenly about the center of gravity
of the cargo.
WARNING: These rules are intended to ensure safe transport of
passengers and cargo, while maintaining exibility in conguring the
interior for travel. The loading rules presented here prohibit congurations
of cargo and passengers that could be dangerous. If a particular
combination of cargo weight and conguration does not satisfy all of the
loading rules presented here, it may not be carried in the KODIAK 100.
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