TM 5-6635-386-12&Pb. Testers to be shipped or moved around, shallmeet the requirements of Para 5-16 (ShippingInstructions).4-21. AIR DROP.The tester is not authorized for airdrop.4-22. AIR TRANSPORTATION a. The tester is not authorized for shipment oncommercial passenger aircraft. Commercial airtransportation is governed by DOT regulations.b. The tester is approved for air transport byhelicopter, fixed-wing Army aircraft, Air Force aircraft,and commercial nonpassenger-carrying aircraft whenshipped in accordance with TM 38250, AR 385-11, andapplicable DOT and NRC regulations.SURVEYS AND TESTS4-23. RADIATION SURVEYS.Radiation surveys shall beconducted at least quarterly. Records of surveys shall bemaintained by the Radiological Protection Officer. A copyof the initial survey, while the tester is in the storagearea, shall be provided to Commander, TACOM, ATTN:AMSTACZ. A closeout radiation survey shall be madeand documented for the tester storage location when thestorage of the tester is terminated at that location. A copyof this survey shall be provided to the TACOM SafetyOffice, AMSTA-CZ. The surveys shall contain, as aminimum, the following information:a. A sketch of the storage area showing testerlocation and adjacent offices and buildings.b. Recorded radiation levels and location of thesurvey readings.c. Distance from the tester to the survey location.d. Location of radiation caution signs.e. Identification of the instrument used to makethe survey, and the date on which the instrument wascalibrated.f. Name of the surveyor.g. Date of the survey.h. A statement attesting to the fact thedocuments specified in Para 4-19a have been posted.i. Any corrective actions required andaccomplished.4-24. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHEDULEDSURVEYSa. Check the security of radiation sources andtesters.b. Ensure that the area is posted in accordancewith AR 385-30, Title 10 CFR Part 20 and Para 419a.c. Ensure that personnel comply with theradiation safety procedures.d. Ensure that personnel comply with the SOPfor safe handling of the tester and tester security.e. When a tester storage area is relocated orrenovated, perform a new survey in accordance withPara 4-23. Furnish a copy of the new survey toCommander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ.4-25. RADIATION LEAK (WIPE) TESTa. In compliance with AR 385-11, every testershall be tested for radiation leakage at intervals not toexceed six months. The absence of a certificate oftransfer, which would have indicated that a leak test hadbeen made within six months prior to transferring atester, mandates that the tester shall not be used until ithas been tested. The leak test requirement applies to alltesters, both in use and in storage. See Para 4-26 forleak test procedures.b. Tester users in the U. S.,Puerto Rico,Panamaand Korea shall receive leak test kits every six months,January and June. Units in these areas not receiving thekits during this timeframe shall notify Commander,TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ.c. Leak test results shall be maintained by the4-7
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