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CHAPTER 4
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-1. GENERAL
This chapter contains shipping and storage information for PNVS AVUM replacement assemblies
packed in reusable shipping and storage containers. Container and applicable packing instructions are
given in chapter 2.
4-2. SHIPPING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
The containers are designed for:
• Long-term stationary storage
• Flyaway storage (storage items subject to immediate flyaway)
CHECKING HUMIDITY INDICATOR DURING STORAGE
NOTE
• The humidity indicator is located in the lower half of all containers.
• 40% humidity is indicated when the small circle with the number 40 inside turns lavender in color.
a. During flyaway storage, the humidity indicator must be checked at 60-day intervals. If the 40%
humidity indicator is lavender, replace the desiccant (TM 1-8145-476-23).
b. During stationary storage, the humidity indicator must be checked at 180-day intervals. If the 40%
humidity indicator is lavender, replace the desiccant (TM 1-8145-476-23).
c. If containers are in use (opened and closed periodically), the humidity indicator must be checked at
60-day intervals. If the 40% humidity indicator is lavender, replace the desiccant (TM 1-8145-476-23).
HUMIDITY
INDICATOR
TYPICAL
CONTAINER
400-008
20
50
40
30
