Section III. FSG 17, AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT, AND FSG 19, SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS

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(3) Completely drain the units and seal

c. Values weighing more than 70 pounds. Cushion

openings in the purification system with tape.

with cellulosic cushioning and individually pack in

double or triple-wall fiberboard boxes. Close and seal

i. Pump, hydraulic and buffer assemblies.

box with tape (see figure 5-1).

(1) Coat interior surfaces of the item with

d. Turbine, cooling.

Cushion with cellulosic

operating fluid and allow to drain.

cushioning and individually pack in weather-resistant

(2) Cover openings with tape or a

fiberboard boxes. Close and seal box with tape (fig 5-

combination of tape and greaseproof barrier material

1).

(3) Coat exterior machined surfaces of the

e. Cable assemblies, power. Coil power cable

item with P-10, cover coated surfaces with greaseproof

assemblies, secure with tape or twine, and individually

barrier material, and secure in place with tape.

pack in weather-resistant fiberboard boxes. Close and

j. Distribution boxes. Cushion distribution boxes

seal box with tape (see figure 5-1).

with cellulosic cushioning material and individually pack

f. Cylinder assemblies.

in weather-resistant fiberboard boxes.

(1) Coat interior surfaces of the cylinder

k. Control panels, actuators, ducts, carrier

assemblies with operating fluid and allow to drain.

assemblies, and control assemblies weighing 5 pounds

(2) Coat exposed portions of piston rods with

or less.

P-11 and wrap with greaseproof barrier material.

(1) Coat pins with P-10, wrap with

Extend the wrap approximately 2 inches on the cylinder

greaseproof barrier material, and secure in place with

head and secure with tape.

tape.

(3) Coat exposed surfaces of clevis pins and

(2) Cushion items with cellulosic cushioning

clevis pin holes with P-1.

material and individually pack submethod IC-1.

(4) Seal openings in cylinders with tape.

I. Shield assemblies, shock absorbers, door

Install dust caps when so equipped.

assemblies, electric panels, and box assemblies.

g. Compressors. Preserve and pack compressors

(1) Coat unpainted, exterior metal surfaces of

per paragraphs 3-3 and 3-4.

shock absorbers with P-10, cover with greaseproof

h. Purification systems.

barrier material, and secure in place with tape.

(1) Coil hoses on their respective reels and

(2) Cushion items with cellulosic cushioning

secure to prevent uncoiling.

material and individually pack in weather-resistant

(2) Coil unattached hoses, secure with tape

fiberboard boxes. Close and seal box with tape (fig 5-

or twine, and individually pack in weather-resistant

1).

fiberboard boxes.

Section III. FSG 17, AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT, AND FSG 19,

SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS

5-12. Blower, Rotary and Tank Assemblies

b. Cushion, with cellulosic cushioning material,

those metal surfaces which may chafe the lifeboat cloth

a. Coat exterior machined surfaces of the blowers

when the boat is in the folded position.

with P-10, cover with greaseproof barrier material, and

secure in place with tape.

c. Pack each lifeboat in its carrying case in a

b. Cushion blowers and tanks with cellulosic

triple-wall fiberboard or cleated-plywood box.

cushioning material and individually package in

5-15. Pontoons

weather-resistant fiberboard boxes. Close and seal box

a. Coat unpainted, exterior surfaces of pontoons

with tape (fig 5-1).

with P-1.

5-13. Boat, Storm

b. Ship assembled pontoons and ramps loose as

Coat unprotected, ferrous metal surfaces with P-1.

individual items. Bundle knocked-down pontoons and

When required, pack boats in an upside-down position

any other large items of a similar nature in a manner

in open crates.

that is convenient to handle and store. Bundles should

5-14. Lifeboat, Inflatable

not be too heavy or too large to lift using normal

a. Lightly dust each lifeboat with powdered talc,

equipment. Restrict the weight of such bundles to 3,000

keeping accessory equipment stowed in its proper place.

pounds or less. Next, arrange and secure the items with

Fold the inflatable lifeboat per folding instructions and

1-inch metallic strapping, bolts, or suitable wood

place in the carrying case provided.

blocking and battens in combination with metallic

strapping or

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