TM 55-4920-212-15
CHAPTER 4
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO
PREVENT ENEMY USE (OPERATOR)
Section I. GENERAL
64. Methods
63. Purpose
The methods outlined herein for shipment and limited
This chapter furnishes the operator with sufficient
storage apply to the shop set as a unit. It is the
information for preparation of the equipment comprising
responsibility of the operator to become familiar with the
Shop Set, Aircraft Maintenance, Semitrailer Mounted, C-
technical manuals for each item of equipment for
8, Flaw Detection, for shipment and limited storage.
shipment and limited storage. The methods outlined for
Instructions are also included for demolition of the shop
demolition of equipment to prevent enemy use are
set to prevent enemy use.
intended as a guide for the operator.
Section II. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
for Transportation Corps mechanical equipment stored
65. Shipment
under such authorization will remain with the organization
or activity to which issued. Equipment no longer required
The operator is responsible for the initial steps in
for accomplishment of the assigned mission will be
preparing Shop Set, Aircraft Maintenance, Semitrailer
returned to stock. When the shop set is placed in limited
Mounted, C4, Flaw Detection for shipment.
These
storage it will be preserved as specified. Equipment will
responsibilities consist of the following steps.
not be blocked up and will be so spaced, where
a. Perform "at-halt" and "before-operation" daily
practicable, to provide independent access to each item.
services (table I).
b. Place tools and equipment in storage bins or
Note. When equipment is to be stored for 80 days or
drawers provided.
less, clean and oil with light lubricating oil, Federal
c. Install locking bars in cabinet drawers.
Specification VV-O-26.
d. Secure equipment in open bins with web straps or
special fastenings.
b. Operator Responsibility. The operator of the
e. Store cables and hose in storage boxes.
equipment is responsible for certain phases of preparation
for limited storage; normally these responsibilities will
66. Limited Storage
coincide with those listed in paragraphs 6, 7, and 67
through 70. Technical manuals for individual items of
a. General. A shop set which is temporarily not in
equipment provide the operator with the necessary
use will be placed in limited storage (not to exceed 6
information required to accomplish limited storage of the
months) when authorized by major commanders or heads
equipment.
of Department of the Army agencies. The responsibility
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