How many 10,000 lb tiedown chains are carried on board the C-130 J?

• A. 12
• B. 14
• C. 16
• D. 18

Answer: (B)

The question tests knowledge of the standard cargo securing inventory on the C-130J. The aircraft’s load plan calls for fourteen 10,000-lb tiedown chains to support typical palletized cargo configurations, providing enough restraints to secure loads across forward, aft, and lateral directions using the floor anchor points. With fewer chains, you wouldn’t have enough tie-downs to properly secure all sections of a multi-pallet load; more chains would exceed what the standard equipment carries. So fourteen is the correct number to ensure safe, compliant restraint for standard loads.