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|  MIL-E-23457B(SHIPS)
and physical damage during shipment from the supply source to the first receiving activity
for immediate use.
Packing shall be level A or C, as specified (see 6.2.1) .
5.2 Packing.
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5.2.1 Basic engine unit.
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5.2.1.1 Level A. Each unit shall be packed in a reusable plywood sheathed crate
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conforming to type II, class 2, style a or b of MIL-C-104. Each unit shall be anchored,
blocked, and braced within the shipping container to resist shock and prevent damage during
shipment and storage. Anchoring, blocking, and bracing shall be in accordance with 5.2.4
and the appendix to MIL-C-104. Crates shall be provided with an inspection port for use in
viewing the humidity indicator mounted in the barrier material. The rubbing strip of MIL-C-
104 shall be 3 inch in lieu of 2 inch thick material.
5.2.1.2 Level C. Packing shall be accomplished in a manner which will insure accept-
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ance by common carrier, at lowest rate, and will afford protection against physical or
mechanical damage during direct shipment from the supply source to the installing activity
for early installation. The shipping containers or method of packing shall conform to
the Uniform Freight or National Freight Classification Rules or other carrier regulations,
as applicable to the mode of transportation.
5.2.2 Detached instruments, accessories, repair parts, .and tools. Detached instru-
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ments, accessories, repair parts, and tools shall be packed level A or C, as specified (see
6.2.1) in accordance with MIL-R-196 or MIL-E-17555, as applicable. Rough handling test as
specified in MIL-E-17555 is not required. Repair parts and tools shall be separately packed
and shipped concurrently with the basic equipment, set, or system. Detached instruments and
accessories shall be packed separately and secured in the engine shipping crate if space
permits or shipped concurrently with the basic equipment.
5.2.3 Repair parts boxes. Repair parts boxes (see 5.1.1.2) when required, shall be
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packed in accordance with MIL-P-17286.
5.2.4 Anchoring, blocking, bracing, and cushioning. Anchoring, blocking, bracing, and
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cushioning of engine units, detached components, accessories, repair parts, and tools
shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1186 and the applicable comnmodity or container specifi-
cation and appendix thereto. In addition, the following is mandatory for cushioning
materials when used:
Use of loose excelsior or shredded newspaper is prohibited unless such are
(a)
enclosed in a sealed, waterproof barrier conforming to PPP-B-1055 or
MIL-B-13239.
(b) Polystyrene "loose-fill" materials for level A packing applications such as
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cushioning, filter, dunnage, etc., is prohibited. Unless approved by the
procuring activity (see 6.2.1), use of polystyrene "loose-fill" for Packaging
and packing under 5.1.2, 5.2.1.2, and 5.2.2 (level C) for applications such
as cushioning, filler, dunnage, etc., is prohibited. When approved for use
under 5.1.2, 5.2.1.2, and 5.2.2 (level C) packages and containers (interior
and exterior) shall be marked or labeled as follows:
"CAUTION
Contents cushioned etc., with polystyrene (loose-fill) material.
Not to be taken onboard ship.
Remove and discard loose-fill material before shipboard storage.
If required, recushion with cellulosic material bound fiber,
fiberboard, or transparent flexible cellular material."
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5.3 Marking.
5.3.1 Standard marking. In addition to any special marking or instructions required
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herein or by the contract or order (see 6.2.1) , unit and intermediate packages and exterior
shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
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