AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.33511 DECEMBER 2001- Do not ship explosives that have been dropped any distance until inspected by qualified Munitions/EODpersonnel.- Air terminal personnel must not repack leaking or otherwise damaged shipments of explosives andammunition unless an ammunition inspector is present.- Onward shipment of suspected or damaged explosives may be made provided the shipment is inspected,repacked, and certified to be in proper condition for safe transport. Qualified personnel must sign thecertification.-Propellants that are unstable, condemned, or deteriorated.-Nitroglycerin, diethylene glycol dinitrate, or any other liquid explosives not specifically authorized byattachment 5.-A loaded firearm except as authorized by chapter 3.-Fireworks that combine an explosive and a detonator.-Fireworks containing yellow or white phosphorus.-A toy torpedo whose outside dimension exceeds 23 mm (0.906 in), or a toy torpedo containing a mixture ofpotassium chlorate, black antimony (antimony sulphide), and sulphur if the weight of the explosive materialin the device exceeds 0.26 g (0.01 oz).-Explosives specifically forbidden in table A4.1.HA3.3.1.2. Explosive Classification Approval. Explosives, explosive devices, and munitions, includingcommercial and foreign, to be eligible for military air transportation must be either assigned a DoD classification ormeet the provisions for transport without a DoD classification according to TB 700-2, NAVSEAINST 8020.8B, TO11A-1-47, DLAR 8220.1, DoD Ammunition and Explosive Hazard Classification Procedures. All explosivesassigned a National Stock Number (NSN) and indexed in the Joint Hazard Classification System (JHCS) areapproved for movement by military controlled aircraft. Unless listed in the JHCS, a copy of the classificationapproval document (final or IHC) must accompany the shipment. A copy is not required for 1.4S munitions.Transport explosives not listed in the JHCS only under one of the following conditions:-Assigned a DoD final or interim hazard classification (IHC) by a DoD classification authority according toTB 700-2, NAVSEAINST 8020.8B, TO 11A-1-47, DLAR 8220.1. This includes foreign owned ormanufactured explosives (except under the provisions of 3.12) and commercial fireworks.-Assigned a DOE final or interim hazard classification (IHC).-Assigned a DOT approved final hazard classification and EX number, and listed in Table A4.1, Column 7(Special Provision) as "A69".-An explosive classified as 1.4S in accordance with a foreign issued CAA or Special Approval document.A3.3.1.3. Explosive Safety. Comply with AFMAN 91-201 (Air Force), TM 9-1300-206 (Army), and NAVSEAOP 5 (Navy) for safety precautions, standards, and rules when operating in an environment with explosives.A3.3.2. Class 2.A3.3.2.1. Cylinder Requirements. Comply with Title 49 CFR and this manual for shipping compressed gascylinders, including safety relief devices. Requirements covering cylinders also apply to spherical pressure vessels.Reference DLAR 4145.25/AR 700-68/ NAVSUPINST 4440.128B/MCO 10330.2B/AFR 67-12 for additional dataon compressed gas cylinders.-Cylinders or spherical pressure vessels must not contain gases or materials capable of combining chemicallyso as to endanger their serviceability. Make sure all cylinders, including closing devices and cushioningmaterials, are in good condition so that their contents are well protected during transit.-Close each cylinder containing poisonous materials with a plug or valve meeting the followingrequirements:-Each plug or valve must have a taper-threaded connection directly to the cylinder and be capable ofwithstanding the test pressure of the cylinder.-Each valve must be of the packless type with nonperforated diaphragm, except that for corrosivematerials, the valve may be of the packed type, provided the assembly is made gas-tight by means of aseal cap with gasketed joint attached to the valve body of the cylinder to prevent loss of materialthrough or past the packing.-Each valve outlet must be sealed by a threaded cap or threaded solid plug.-Cylinders, valves, plugs, outlet caps, luting, and gaskets must be compatible with each other and withthe material.
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