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TM-38-250 Transportation of Hazardous Material on Military Fixed and Rotary Wing Craft Manual
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AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3 261 11 DECEMBER 2001 A10.6.15. Steel box with liner (4A), or aluminum box with liner (4B). A10.6.16. Steel box (4A) or aluminum box (4B). Not authorized for PG I material. A10.6.17. Natural wood box sift-proof (4C2). A10.6.18. Plywood box (4D), reconstituted wood box (4F), or natural wood box (4C1.) Not authorized for PG I material. A10.6.19. Fiberboard box (4G). Not authorized for PG I material. A10.6.20. Expanded plastic box (4H1) or solid plastic box (4H2). Not authorized for PG I material. A10.6.21. Bag, woven plastic (5H1, 5H2, or 5H3); bag, plastic film (5H4); bag, textile (5L1, 5L2, or 5L3); bag, paper, multiwall, water-resistant (5M2). Not authorized for PG I material. A10.6.22. Single, composite package comprised of a plastic receptacle in steel, aluminum, plywood, fiber, or plastic drum (6HA1, 6HB1, 6HD1, 6HG1, or 6HH1). A10.6.23. Single, composite package comprised of a plastic receptacle in steel, aluminum, wood, plywood, or fiberboard box (6HA2, 6HB2, 6HC, 6HD2, or 6HG2). A10.6.24. Single, composite package comprised of glass, porcelain, or stoneware in steel, aluminum, plywood, or fiber drum (6PA1, 6PB1, 6PD1, or 6PG1). A10.6.25. Single, composite package comprised of glass, porcelain, or stoneware, in steel, aluminum, wooden, or fiberboard box (6PA2, 6PB2, 6PC, or 6PG2). A10.6.26. Single, composite package comprised of glass, porcelain, or stoneware in expanded or solid plastic packaging (6PH1 or 6PH2). HA10.7. Class 6.1, PG I, Hazard Zone A and B (Poisonous by Inhalation). A10.7.1. Handling Instructions. These items are extremely dangerous. Wear approved chemical safety mask and clothing when handling this material. A10.7.2. Packaging Requirements. Package Class 6.1, PG I materials with an Inhalation Hazard (Hazard Zone A and B) as follows: A10.7.2.1. In DOT specification cylinders as identified in 49 CFR, part 178, subpart C, except that specification 8, 8AL, and 39 cylinders are not authorized. Cylinders must also meet the requirements of A3.3.2. A10.7.2.2. In an inner drum (1A1, 1B1, 1N1, 1H1, or 6HA1), then place in an outer drum (1A2 or 1H2). Both the inner and outer drum must be tested to the PG I performance level. The outer 1A2 drum must have a minimum thickness of 1.35 mm (0.053 inches). The outer 1H2 drum must have a minimum thickness of 6.30 mm (0.248 inches). The capacity of the inner drum must not exceed 220 L (58 gallons). The outer drum (1A2 or 1H2) must withstand a hydrostatic test pressure of 100kPa (15 psi). The inner drum must also meet the following requirements: - Satisfactorily withstand a hydrostatic pressure test (as outlined in 49 CFR, paragraph 178.605) of 550 kPa (80 psig). - Satisfactorily withstand a leakproofness test (as outlined in 49 CFR, paragraph 178.604) using an internal air pressure at 55 degrees C (131 degrees F) of at least twice the vapor pressure of the material to be packaged. - Have screw-type closures that meet all the following requirements: - Closed and tightened to a torque as prescribed by the closure manufacturer, using a device that is capable of measuring torque. - Physically held in place by any means capable of preventing backoff or loosening of the closure by impact or vibration during transportation. - Provided with a cap seal that is properly applied according to the cap seal manufacturer’s recommendations. The cap seal must be capable of withstanding an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa (15 psi). - Meet the following minimum thickness requirements: - 1A1 and 1N1 drums with a capacity of less than or equal to 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 1.3 mm (0.051 inches). 1B1 drums with a capacity of less than or equal to 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 3.9 mm (0.154 inches). - 1A1 and 1N1 drums with a capacity greater than 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 1.7 mm (0.067 inches). 1B1 drums with a capacity greater than 120 L (32 gallons) must have a minimum thickness of 4.7 mm (0.185 inches). A10.7.2.2.1. Cushion the inner drum within the outer drum with a shock-mitigating, nonreactive material. There must be a minimum of 5.0 cm (2 inches) of cushioning material between the outer surface (side) of the inner drum

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