TM 10-1670-295-23&P
SECTION VII. Preparation for Storage or Shipment
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in-Storage Inspection .....................................................................
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Shipment .......................................................................................
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2-34. Storage.
a.
Storage Criteria. Administrative storage of external transport equipment will be accomplished in
accordance with AR 750-1 and the instructions furnished below.
b.
General Storage Requirements. To insure that serviceability standards of stored external transport
equipment are maintained, every effort will be exerted to adhere to the following storage requirements.
(1)
When available, a heated building should be used for storage.
(2)
External transport equipment will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from
pilferage, dampness, fire dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight.
(3)
External transport equipment will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation or
interfere with light fixtures, heating vents, fire fighting devices, cooling units, exits, fire doors.
(4)
External transport items will not be stored in a damaged, dirty, or damp condition.
(5)
All stored external transport items will be marked, segregated, and located for accessibility and
easy identification.
(6)
External transport equipment will not be stored in direct contact with any building floor or wall.
Storage will be accomplished using bins, shelves, pallets, racks or during to provide airspace
between the storage area floor and the equipment. if preconstructed shelving or similar
storage accommodations are not available, locally fabricate storage provisions using suitable
lumber or wooden boxes.
(7)
All available materials handling equipment should be used as much as possible in the handling
of external transport items.
(8)
Periodic rotation of stock, conversion of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and the
strict adherence to all regulations will be practiced at all times.
2-35. in-Storage Inspection.
a.
General Information. An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of
external transport equipment which is located in storage.
b.
Intervals. Cargo nets and slings in storage will be inspected at least semiannually and at more frequent
intervals if prescribed by the local maintenance officer.
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