PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-605

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 605

APRIL 2003
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-605 - Page 20 of 33
PS 605
37
Store it
Right
APR 03
36
All Aircraft…
Pack it, Ship it,
For example, if you ship a rotor head, use the
correct container that’s clean and free of corrosion
and has good seals to keep out condensation and
moisture.
Shabby, improper packaging, storing, and shipping
of components without the correct paperwork leads
to long lead time for repairs. If components aren’t
packaged according to the instructions in FEDLOG
or in each aircraft maintenance TM, damage and
deterioration during shipment or storage can drive up
repair costs.
AVUM mechanics,
duct tape, string, spit,
gum and a wing and a
prayer is
not
the way to
pack and ship aircraft
components to your
AVIM or depot shop
for repair.
Some containers
come with additional
packaging instructions.
if they do, make sure
you follow ‘em.
Make sure containers are clean and
free of corrosion before use
it pays to
Follow
the shipping
instructions.
now
this is
more
like it!
Using the
right
container
will cut
your bird’s
down time!
what th-!?
{sputter}
WE GOT
CHARGED FOR
NOT
PACKiNG
iT RiGHT!?!
Sheesh!
wouldja
look at
this mess.
somebody
doesn’t know
the first thing
about proper
packing!
you’re
telling me
-
my insides
were churning
the
whole
trip!
605. 36-37 (C)
3/3/03
12:27 PM
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