General instructions. (Cont)

TM 38-260

these items shall be shipped on specialized equipment available from the carrier for the movement of fragile items.

Regardless of the mode of transportation, the equipment shall be processed, loaded, and shipped in a manner that will

protect the equipment to the maximum extent possible. Transportation mode shall comply with the 49 CFR 100 through

199.

(12) Items such as special tooling, jigs, and fixtures, suitable only for single purpose utilization shall not be

shipped with the basic machine unless required for production by the consignee. Disposition of extraneous and special

purpose tooling will be the responsibility of the consignor. If the tooling is part of a plant equipment package (PEP), the

tooling shall be retained in storage with the PEP.

(13) Exotic and very complex items should be prepared and shipped in accordance with the manufacturer's

specifications. In many instances, it is advisable to solicit the services of a company technical representative. Utilization

of air ride vans/trucks is recommended for items with delicate components. On all rail shipments, the consignor may

request services of the rail carrier to provide load, block, and brace guidance and inspection clearance.

(14) Records, including technical and historical records, shall include all available data pertinent to each

item of plant equipment. Technical data including photographs, installation and foundation drawings, manufacturer's

parts and operations manuals, and other manufacturer's data related to maintenance and lubrication shall be assembled

and packed in accordance with submethod, IC- 1 of MIL-P- 116. The package shall be marked "TECHNICAL DATA" in

bold black letters. The package shall be protected against puncture and abrasion. The data shall be either attached to

the machine with tape conforming to PPP-T-60, type IV, placed in a storage compartment of the machine, or placed in a

consolidated box containing accessories or disassembled components.

(15) Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with b through c above, as applicable, with additional

instructions in MIL-STD-107 and MIL-HDBK-701. Skidding should be held to the minimum required to ensure safe

transit. Optimum usage of DOD aluminum skids shall be exercised. Equipment shall be provided with a protective cover

or shroud from consignor plant to consignee plant.

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