8AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.311 DECEMBER 2001-As stable as a single container. Items within containerized units will be secured in a manner to preventdamage or breakage during transportation. Consider both horizontal and vertical movement whendetermining securement method.-Individually packaged as prescribed by table A4.1. The containerization unit is for ease of handling, it isnot considered the outer package for any item stowed inside.-Individually marked, labeled, and certified to the requirements of this manual and MIL-STD-129.-Designed to provide installed equipment in approved holders meeting airlift restraint criteria.-Compatible as required by attachment 18.-Developed not using fiberboard or plywood sideboards unless specifically required by this manual.-Marked and labeled on the outer most container according to attachments 14 and 15.-The requirements of this paragraph apply to Mobility Readiness Spares Package (MRSP).1.13.1. Accessibility. Do not ship containerized loads of hazardous material that are not easily accessible to theaircrew during flight. Physically stow hazardous materials next to the container opening and position to allowaccess while on the aircraft. The aircrew must have visual and physical access to all hazardous materials to mitigateany hazard posed by an in-flight incident. If there is evidence of a leak, the crew-member can locate the hazard,determine the extent of the risk, and take appropriate action to get under control or declare an in-flight emergency.Ensure air transportation personnel have access to the contents for inspection. Provide a key to unescorted, lockedcontainers to the aircraft commander or designated representative. Ship only the following hazardous materials ininaccessible containers or tactical shelters:-Recompression vans, support vans, and shelters used by the Underwater Construction Team. Hazardousitems inside these escorted containers have been identified to and approved for shipment byAFMCLSO/LOP.-Fire extinguishers secured in appropriate holders or brackets, or properly packaged according to thismanual.-Vehicles, support equipment, or other mechanical apparatus. Completely drain (residual fuel not to exceed17 oz) items fueled by a flammable liquid with a flash point at or above 38 degrees C (100 degrees F).Tightly seal fuel lines and tank to prevent residual fuel leaks. Drain and purge items fueled by a flammableliquid with a flash point below 38 degrees C (100 degrees F). Installed batteries must be nonspillable typeand secured upright.-Items shipped under the PSN "Life Saving Appliances" and packaged according to this manual.-Air conditioners and environmental control units, magnetic material, radioactive material, andthermometers.-Class/division 1.4S explosives packaged according to this manual.-Non-flammable gases or non-flammable aerosols prepared according to this manual and packed in strongouter containers.-"Consumer Commodities" not containing a liquid or a flammable gas.1.14. Procedures for Airdropping Hazardous Materials.Prepare airdrop loads according to the TO 13C7/FM10-500 series. Prepare, mark, label, certify, and accept airdrop hazardous cargo the same as air landed cargo.1.15. Nuclear Weapons Material.Use the detailed information and procedures for preparing nuclear weaponsmaterial in DOE-DNA TP 45-51/Army TM 39-45-51/Navy SWOP 45-51/Air Force TO 11N-45-51, Transportationof Nuclear Weapons Material (including supplements). This document provides a chart indicating the air shipmentcompatibility of nuclear material with nonnuclear explosives and hazardous materials. Also, determine the inter-compatibility of explosives and hazardous materials according to attachment 18. Packaging and handling of nuclearmaterial not specifically outlined in the above document must meet the requirements of this manual.1.16. Air Standardization Coordinating Committee (ASCC) Air Standards.Member nations (Australia,Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States) agree in Air Standards 44/9 to accept the categorizationand authorization by participating nations of explosives, radioactive materials, and dangerous cargo for onwardcarriage in their own military aircraft. Label shipments according to the ICAO Technical Instructions, IATADangerous Goods Regulationor by nationally approved labels. Certify the shipment meets all requirements for airtransport.
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