TM 10-1670-298-20&PSECTION V. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT2.38GENERAL.The initial packaging and shipping of airdrop equipment is the responsibility of component manufacturers who arerequired to comply with federal and military packaging specifications as stipulated in contractual agreements. Airdropequipment in normally shipped to depot activities, packaged to comply with overseas shipping requirements. Except forthose airdrop items which are unpackaged and subjected to random inspections or testing by a depot activity, airdropequipment received by a using unit will be contained In original packaging materials.2.39GENERALSTORAGEREQUIREMENTS.To insure that serviceability standards for stored airdrop equipmentare maintained, every effort will be exerted to adhere to the following storage requirements.a. When available, a heated building should be used to store airdrop items.b. Airdrop equipment will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness, fire,dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlightc. Airdrop equipment will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation or interfere with light fixtures,heating vents, fire fighting equipment, cooling units, exits, or emergency exit doors.d. Airdrop items shall not be stored if damaged, dirty, or damp.e. All stored airdrop items will be marked, segregated, and located for accessibility, and easy Identification.f.Airdrop equipment will not be stored in direct contact with any building floor or wall. Storage will beaccomplished using bins, shelves, pallets, racks, or dunnage to provide airspace between the storage area floor and theequipment. If preconstructed shelving or similar storage accommodations are not available, locally fabricate storagecontainer requirements using suitable lumber or wooden boxes.g. All available Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) should be used as much as possible in the handling of airdropitems.h. Periodic rotation of stock, conservation of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and strict adherence toall safety regulations will be practiced at all times.2.40SPECIALINSTRUCTIONSFORADMINISTRATIVESTORAGE.a. Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage ofmaintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission readiness within 24-hours or within the time factors as determinedby the directing authority During the storage period, appropriate maintenance records shall be kept.b. Before placing the equipment in administrative storage, current preventive maintenance checks and servicesshould be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO)should be applied.c. Storage Site Selection Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storagein not available, trucks, vans, conex containers, and other containers may be used.2-83
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