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Old 4th Feb 2015, 22:40
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Intruder
 
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Civil transport aircraft?

Military aircraft are designed to significantly different specifications and requirements.

The 747 does not have any tiedown rings in the cargo floor. From our W&B manual which covers the 747 and 767:

The use of chains or other rigid devices for tie-down onto Company aircraft floor seat tracks is prohibited.
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The use of chains for tiedowns is prohibited on Company aircraft.
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The use of chains for tiedowns is prohibited on Company aircraft.
. . .

The use of chains for tiedowns is prohibited on Company aircraft.
I think that is quite clear.
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