CHAPTER 3 SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

TM 11-5840-270-24-1

CHAPTER 3

S H I P M E N T A N D L I M I T E D S T O R A G E A N D DEMOLITION

T O P R E V E N T E N E M Y USE

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

3-1. Disassembly of Equipment

Equipment d i s a s s e m b l y is not required. The

procedures for removing the ID-48A/ARN from

the aircraft are specified in the aircraft system

manual.

3-2. Repackaging of Equipment

Repackaging of equipment for shipment or limited

storage normally will be performed at a packaging

facility or by repackaging team. If practicable, the

original packaging materials should be stored and

used for repackaging. Should emergency packaging

be required, select the materials from those listed in

SB 38-100. Package the equipment in accordance

with the original packaging, so far as possible with

the available materials.

3-3. Packaging Data

The Indicator ID-48A/ARN is in a carton 8 x

5 5/8x 5 5/8 inches in size. Figure 3-1 shows a typical

packing arrangement. It is only necessary to open

the outer carton by slitting the waterproof tape,

open the carton and remove the cover on the inside

container, lift the bag out, and remove the indicator

from the bag.

3-4. Checking Unpacked Equipment

a. Inspect the equipment for damage that may

have occurred during shipment. If the equipment

has been damaged, fill out and forward DD Form 6

(Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies).

b. Check to see that the equipment is complete as

listed on the packing slip. Report all discrepancies

in accordance with instructions given in TM 38-

750.

Figure 3-1. Typical packaging.

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