CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIPMENT BY CARGO AIRCRAFT.

TM 55-1520-238-S

is used to seal and/or secure covered or wrapped com-

15 CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIPMENT BY

ponents.

CARGO AIRCRAFT.

110 HANDLING OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS.

Cargo aircraft shipment provides a safe rapid method of

helicopter delivery. A maximum of six AH-64A helicop-

Handle all classified materials in accordance with local

ters can be shipped on a C-5 cargo aircraft, a maximum

procedures. The shipper will determine the Security

of three on a C-17, and maximum of two on a C-141B.

Classification of the helicopter based upon the installed

Moderate helicopter disassembly is required for C-5 or

mission equipment and will provide escort, if appropri-

C-17 shipment. Extensive disassembly and critical heli-

ate. For information on the Security protection required

copter height adjustment (kneeling) is required for

for various modes of shipment, contact the Supporting

C-141B shipment.

Security Office.

16 CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIPMENT BY

111 PRESERVATION/DEPRESERVATION

SEAGOING VESSEL.

CHECKSHEETS (APPENDIX B).

Vessel shipment requires the least disassembly of any

The organization preparing the helicopter for shipment

delivery method except helicopter selfferry. When both

shall prepare the Preservation/Depreservation Check-

topside and main decks are loaded top capacity, vessel

sheet on DA Form 2408-13-2 in accordance with

shipment will deliver the greatest quantity of helicopters

DA PAM 738-751. Items that apply only to depreserva-

of any method covered in this manual. Shipment on a

tion will be included on the form, and the appropriate

topside deck of a vessel is not recommended. Helicop-

status symbol will be entered at the time the helicopter

ters may be subjected to damage from gale force winds

is prepared for shipment. Entries will be signed off in

and heavy seas, even when properly prepared.

accordance with DA PAM 738-751 when the helicopter

is depreserved and made ready for flight.

17 CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIPMENT BY

112 PRESERVATION.

TRUCK.

The preservation procedures presented in this manual

Shipment by tractortrailer provides delivery of one heli-

are the minimum acceptable for helicopters that will re-

copter per transport trailer; moderate helicopter disas-

main inactive for periods not to exceed 45 days. If heli-

sembly is required. Helicopters shipped by truck are

copters are projected to remain inactive for more than 45

vulnerable to shipping damage caused by road hazards,

days, they will be placed in Intermediate Storage in ac-

loss of trailer stability, or any breakdown of the trailer

cordance with TM 1-1500-204-23 and Appendix E of

running gear. Truck transport will normally be used for

TM 1-1520-238-23. After preservation, the preparation

retrieval of downed helicopters.

for shipment procedures contained in this manual will be

applied.

18 DESIGNATION OF CONSUMABLE

MATERIALS.

113 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES.

Refer to Appendix D for identification of consumable

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are used throughout this

materials required for procedures covered in this manu-

manual. They are used to highlight information as fol-

al.

lows:

113.1 Warning. An operating procedure, practice,

19 USE OF PRESERVATIVES AND PACKAGING

etc., which, if not correctly followed, could result in

MATERIALS.

personal injury or loss of life.

Preservative (corrosion preventive compound) func-

113.2 Caution. An operating procedure, practice,

tions to shield components from moisture and/or corro-

etc., which, if not correctly followed, could result in

sive materials. Barrier and cushioning materials are

damage to or destruction of equipment.

used to mechanically protect and shield the areas to

113.3 Note. An operating procedure, practice, etc.,

which they are applied. Plastic sheeting is primarily used

as an outer wrapper and covering for components. Tape

which it is essential to highlight.

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