TM 10-1670-295-23&PSECTION VII. Preparation for Storage or ShipmentParagraphPage2-34Storage ..........................................................................................2-462-35in-Storage Inspection .....................................................................2-462-36Shipment .......................................................................................2-472-34. Storage.a.StorageCriteria. Administrative storage of external transport equipment will be accomplished inaccordance with AR 750-1 and the instructions furnished below.b.GeneralStorageRequirements. To insure that serviceability standards of stored external transportequipment 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 frompilferage, dampness, fire dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight.(3)External transport equipment will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation orinterfere 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 andeasy 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 airspacebetween the storage area floor and the equipment. if preconstructed shelving or similarstorage accommodations are not available, locally fabricate storage provisions using suitablelumber or wooden boxes.(7)All available materials handling equipment should be used as much as possible in the handlingof external transport items.(8)Periodic rotation of stock, conversion of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and thestrict adherence to all regulations will be practiced at all times.2-35. in-Storage Inspection.a.GeneralInformation. An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample ofexternal transport equipment which is located in storage.b.Intervals. Cargo nets and slings in storage will be inspected at least semiannually and at more frequentintervals if prescribed by the local maintenance officer.2-46
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