Aer-E-356-MEN
CV/N33
111542
| From: | The Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics. |
| To : | The Chief of the Bureau of Ships. |
| Subject: | Automotive Equipment for Aircraft Carriers -Allowances of. |
1. Tractors and jeeps have been placed on this bureau's allowance list for aircraft carriers as follows:
| Tractors | Jeeps | |
| CV's | 5 | 3 |
| CVL's | 2 | 1 |
| CVE's | 2 | 1 |
2. The service weights (complete, with fuel, oil and water) of this equipment are as follows:
| Tractors | Service Weight |
| Hebard A-14 (Also known as a "shop mule") | 2780 lbs. |
| Ford Ferguson Model BNO-25 | 3715 lbs. |
| Jeep | 2315 lbs. |
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ComAirLant
ComAirPac
Lt. A. 0. Hoistad
July 16, 1943
M. E. Nelson