Appendix G: HEAT SHRINK FILM HELICOPTER PROTECTIVE COVERING

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APPENDIX G

HEAT SHRINK FILM HELICOPTER PROTECTIVE COVERING

G1 PURPOSE:

These instructions are prepared to assist personnel in the installation of protective covering on the AH 64A

helicopter during transport via vessel and tractor trailer truck.

G2 GENERAL:

a. Polyethylene heat shrink film, materials, and equipment, as listed in Table G-1, have been approved

for use in the protection of Army helicopters from corrosion, salt water spray, dirt, dust, and foreign objects.

b. Apply heat shrink wrap protective covering on all Army Helicopters being shipped via the marine

mode regardless of the location of the helicopter. The Commander's decision on the amount of protection required

will be based on the resources available and the below deck environment of the vessel used for shipment.

c. Protective covering will be applied to those helicopters being shipped by tractor trailer truck on

highways. The level of protective covering required for short distance shipments by military truck will be

determined by the shipper.

d. The helicopter will be disassembled, preserved, and prepared for shipment in accordance with Chap

ter 3 or Chapter 4 of this manual, as applicable.

e. Installation of protective covering is the responsibility of the shipper.

f. When applying the protective covering, heat shrink film, sufficient working space around the heli

opter will be provided to move the maintenance stands, ladders, supplies and equipment.

g. In addition to the equipment listed in Table G-1, it is essential that an adequate number of mainte

ance stands are available for preparation and covering of aircraft. There should be two stands for each aircraft

being prepared at a given time. For the uncovering process, a single maintenance stand will be adequate.

h. Insure that adequate waste receptacles are available for waste film and cushioning materials for

both covering and uncovering procedures.

Table G1. Materials and Equipment List

NOMENCLATURE

UNIT

P / N, SPEC (CAGE)

NSN

Plastic, Heat Shrink Film White, 7

Roll

8135SDP000-1

8135-01-250-4931

Mil, 14' x 200'

Plastic, Heat Shrink Film, White, 7

Roll

8135SDP000-2

8135-01-250-2301

Mil, 20' x 200'

Tape, Heat Shrink 2''

Roll

7510SDP000-1

7510-01-250-2299

Heat Cannon Kit, Propane

Each

3540SDP000-1 (81996)

4940-01-250-2300

Cylinder, Empty, Propane, 25 lb.

Each

RR-C-910/2

8120-00-530-5225

Knife, Safe-T-Cut

Each

Model 100HD

7330-01-255-3444

Gloves, Safety, Leather

Pair

A-A-50022

8415-00-269-0433

Cushioning Material

Roll

PPP-C-1797

8135-00-300-4905

1/4'' x 30'' x 255''

Vent, White Plastic, Stick-on, Air

Each

Airlette Corp

8115-01-255-3445

Strapping polyester 1/2''

Roll

R40 (62780)

8135-00-956-2151

Combustible Gas Indicator

Each

6665-00-941-6554

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