2782A - Section 24

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Mechanical Transport AP2782A (Section 24) - Mobile Workshop

Austin, 2 ton, 4x2, Model K2YF, equipped as Instrument and Electrical Servicing Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/639
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Bedford, 4x4, Model QL, equipped as Accumulator Charging Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1225
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Brockhouse, 5 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as GS Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/584
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

MT Servicing trailer Mk 2 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1684 (Vehicle); 16A/1685 (Chassis):
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Brockhouse, 5 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as ACS Type A or Type B Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1210
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Brockhouse, 5 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as Workshop, woodworking Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/585
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Eagle, 5 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as Airfield Construction Laboratory Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1141
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Ford, 3 ton, 6x4, WOT 1, equipped as Dental Laboratory Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/867
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Ford, 3 ton, 6x4, WOT 1, equipped as Dental Surgery Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/598
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Ford, 3 ton, 6x4, WOT 1A, equipped as Dental Surgery
RAF Ref No	16A/866
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Length
Body
Tyres
Notes	Similar to 16A/598 shown above

Ford, 3 ton, 6x4, WOT 1A-1, equipped as Dental Surgery
RAF Ref No	16A/802
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Similar to 16A/598 shown above

Ford, 30 cwt, 4x2, WOT 3, equipped as Instrument and Electrical Servicing Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/896
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Ford, 30 cwt, 4x2, WOT 3, equipped as Electric Arc Welding Plant
RAF Ref No	not stated
Engine
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; G/C - ; TC
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes

Tasker semi-trailer, 7 ton, 2-wheel, drop frame, equipped as GS Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1098 (Vehicle); 16A/1071 (Chassis); 16A/1155 (Body):
Body	Body -The body framework is of steel and timber construction, gusseted and plated where necessary. The roof is double panelled and fitted with approved insulation material. Ends and sides are single panelled, protected by mild steel plate where necessary. The floor is of timber, strengthened for mounting machine tools and fitted with metal tread strips. Windows have blackout attachments. Flaps and platforms fitted to the centre bays open to increase the working area. Doors at the front and offside front give access and ventilation to the generating set. Two screw jacks at the rear end of the chassis and adjustable legs at the front, provide stability to the trailer when the workshop is in use. Main items of Equipment - 9 kVA, 230V, 50 c/s, single phase, AC generating set with Meadows or Coventry Climax petrol engine. Alternator control panel with battery charging panel. Air compressor set, Type F; Capacity 10 cu in/min, with suitable reduction valves for air pressures 0-155 lbs/sq in. Lathe, 4½ in, gap bed General Purpose drilling machine Drilling machine, Pillar type, 7/8 in drill capacity. Grinding machine, double wheel, 7 in diameter wheels. Work bench fitted with 4 in engineer's vice Lighting, 230V supplied from generator, 12V emergency from batteries.
Dimensions	Length - 20 ft 0 in; Width - 7 ft 6 in (Chassis frame - 5 ft 0 in); Height - 9 ft 6 in (Chassis frame, rear - 2 ft 8 in, front - 4 ft 6 in).
Weights	Laden - 5 tons 4¾ cwt:
Notes	Also shown in AP2782, Group 4.

Tasker semi-trailer, 3 ton, SLL, equipped for Mass Radiography Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1211
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Servicing trailer for MT vehicles with Tecalemit Servicing Equipment Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1249
Purpose	Servicing unit for MT vehicles for washing, lubrication and tyre inflation.
Description	Chassis Construction - Rolled steel channel, electrically welded where necessary. Fitted with rigid pole-type drawbar accommodating the brake operating gear and towing eye. On some models the drawbar is fitted with a detachable castor wheel and a towing handle to enable the trailer to be moved manually for short distances. Body - Steel framed panelled with sheet metal, four side doors, one hinged at the bottom to form a loading ramp. Adjustable legs at each corner of the body stabilise the trailer when it is in operational use. Equipment: - An air-compressor set comprising a Howard and Dennis, twin cylinder, air cooled compressor, driven by a JAP Model 5 air-cooled petrol engine and an air receiver provided compressed air for tyre inflation and for pressure lubricating. The capacity of the compressor is 6½ cu ft/min at 150 lbs/sq in. Three six gallon oil drums, each fitted with a compressed air operated pump are provided for chassis, engine and gear oil. Delivery pressure of engine and gear oil is 700 lbs/sq in, chassis oil is 4,000 lbs/sq in. A container for penetrating oil is connected direct to and operates at the air receiver pressure. Other containers are provided for special lubricants which are only required in small quantities. A trolley, housed in the forward bay, is equipped with a water pump driven by a second JAP Model 5 engine; this is primarily intended for the washing MT vehicles. The delivery capacity of the pump is 2½ gallons/min at 200 lbs/sq in. The trolley is used in conjunction with a 50 gallon water reservoir constructed of canvas and a collapsible metal frame. Ancillary equipment includes hand-operated oil and grease guns, a gun filler for hub lubricant, lengths of hose fitted with delivery valvesand nozzle and a tyre inflation gun.
Brakes	Over-run brake gear operated by the towing eye. A parking brake handle is fitted on the drawbar.
Suspension	Semi-elliptic, underslung on axle.
Wheels/Tyres	2-piece, 5 stud/32 x 6
Dimensions	Overall - Length - 14 ft 6 in; Width - 6 ft 9 in; Height - 7 ft 2 in; Height of body platform - 1 ft 4 in; Track - 6 ft 0 in. Internal - Length - 9 ft 6 in; Width - 4 ft 4 in; Height - 5 ft 10 in.
Weights	Laden - 1 ton 18 cwt.
Notes	Also shown in AP2782, Group 6.

Brockhouse, 5 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as GS Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1209
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

Brockhouse and Eagle, 6 ton, 4-wheel, Mk 2 trailer, equipped as GS Workshop Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1289
General Information
Chassis type
Body
Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Equipment
Dimensions	Length - ; Width - ; Height - ; WB - ; G/C - ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - ; Laden - :
Notes

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