AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.331311 DECEMBER 2001-Fasten batteries securely in the holder provided, with the terminals protected in such a manner as to preventdamage or short circuits. When batteries are removed and shipped with the aircraft, accomplish packagingand certification according to A12.5.-Completely drain fuel tanks within wings when removed from the aircraft body. Purging is not required.When transported with the original aircraft body, consider all pieces as a single unit for identification onthe Shipper’s Declaration form.-Transport fueled helicopters and aircraft with fuel in each tank not to exceed 150 gallons or three-fourthsfull, whichever amount is least. Do not exceed one-half tank full for units loaded on the aircraft cargoramp. Fuel leakage must not occur during shipment. No special venting is required other than to maintaina normal aircraft ventilation during flight. Seal vents according to service technical directives. Load tanksto prevent fuel leakage when the loading configuration requires removal of external fuel tanks. Whenremoved in this manner, the tanks are still considered a component of the aircraft or helicopter.A13.5.7. Units drained, purged and containing no other hazardous material are nonhazardous for transportation.Fuel systems including carburetors, pumps, controls, and fuel tanks must be completely drained, purged, and sealedwith appropriate pressure seal type plug and caps with gaskets and "O" rings. Prepare drained andpurged aircraftand helicopters according to the appropriate technical directive. If the engine’s entire fuel system is purged withMIL-O-6081 grade 1010 oil and sealed with appropriate pressure seal-type metal plugs or caps, gaskets, and O-rings, the item is considered unfueled. The requirements of A13.5.5 apply for installed components. Comply with1.10.4.HA13.6. Internal Combustion Engines and Support Equipment. Comply with the bullet requirements ofA13.5. The following fuel in tank requirements apply:A13.6.1. Completely drain engine-powered support equipment of fuel. Up to 500 ml (17 ounces) of fuel may beleft in engine components and fuel lines provided all lines and fuel tanks are securely closed to prevent leakage offuel.A13.6.2. Engine-powered support equipment with large fuel systems that the shipper determines can not be drainedto meet the requirements of A13.6.1 must be drained within the mechanical limits of the equipment to the extent nofree standing liquid remains in the fuel tank, lines, or system.A13.6.3. Wheeled-engine powered support equipment may contain up to one-half tank of fuel when transportedunder the authority of paragraph 3.7. Ship only the minimum quantity of fuel consistent with operationalrequirements. Ship the Hobart-86 with no more than one-quarter tank of fuel and load with filler neck facingforward. Ensure tanks are securely closed.A13.6.4. Completely drain single axle equipment loaded with the tongue resting on the aircraft floor. Therequirements of A13.6.1 or A13.6.2 apply depending on the type and size of equipment.A13.6.5. Internal combustion engines that are damaged or inoperable and purging can not be accomplished, orproper purging facilities are unavailable must be drained to the maximum extent possible and install plugs, caps, andcovers over all openings as required by technical directives. All other internal combustion engines must complywith A13.6.7.A13.6.6. Ship the Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System (ABFDS) consisting of 3000 gallon bladders under thefollowing conditions:-Completely drain the bulk fuel bladders. Due to bladder construction there will be residual fuel remaining.Ensure bladders are drained as much as possible.-Completely drain the pump module. No more than 500 ml (17 ounces) of fuel may be left in enginecomponents.-Securely close all vents and valves to prevent residual fuel leaks.-When prepared in this manner, ABFDS may be stacked for shipment.A13.6.7. Items drained, purged and containing no other hazardous material are nonhazardous for transportation.The following guidance applies:-Internal combustion engines with or without fuel tanks attached are prepared for shipment and storageaccording to applicable technical directives. Fuel systems including carburetors, pumps, controls, and fueltanks must be completely drained, purged, and sealed with appropriate pressure seal type plug and capswith gaskets and "O" rings. Comply with 1.10.4.-Repairable fuel assemblies, fuel tanks, and cells that are drained, purged, and sealed according to theapplicable technical directive. Comply with 1.10.4.
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