To restrain a 7,000 lb. vehicle in the forward direction, how many MB-1s are needed?

To determine the number of MB-1s required to safely restrain a 7,000 lb. vehicle in the forward direction, it’s essential to understand the capabilities of the MB-1. Each MB-1 unit is designed to restrain a specific amount of weight when securing vehicles during transport to ensure they remain stable and do not shift.

In practical applications, each MB-1 can typically restrain up to 2,500 lbs. To calculate the total number of restraints needed for a 7,000 lb. vehicle, you divide the vehicle’s weight by the restraint capacity of one MB-1.

7,000 lbs ÷ 2,500 lbs per MB-1 = 2.8. This calculation indicates that at least 3 MB-1s would be necessary to adequately restrain the vehicle since partial restraints cannot be utilized. However, to ensure a factor of safety and to comply with operational guidelines, rounding up to the next whole number becomes necessary. Hence, 3 MB-1s are needed to ensure the proper restraint of the vehicle in the forward direction.

This ensures that the vehicle is secured effectively, preventing any movement that could result in damage to the vehicle or the aircraft during transport.