Section VII PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

TM5-4110-234-14

TO 40R7-5-7-1

Section VII PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

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Preparation for Storage ........................................ 4-78

Preservation......................................... 4-80

Engine Storage Procedure (F10000RG-2) ........... 4-79

Preparation for Shipment ..................... 4-81

4-78.

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

a. Administrative Storage of Equipment. See TM 740-90-1. Administrative storage is short term storage -

1 to 45 days. It covers storage of equipment which can be readied for mission performance within 24 hours. Before

placing an item in administrative storage, the next scheduled preventive maintenance checks and services should be

performed, all known deficiencies corrected, and all current modification work orders applied. The administrative storage

site should provide required protection from the elements and allow access for visual inspection when applicable.

b. Intermediate Storage - 46 to 180 days. No special handling is required other than protection from damage

and the elements.

c. Long Term or Flyable Storage. There is no time limit for this type of storage. It is advisable to pump down

the refrigeration system and close the valves as instructed in paragraph 5-6. Then follow the preservation directions

4-79. ENGINE STORAGE PROCEDURE (F10000RG-2)

(For Model F1000ORG-2 only). Protect an engine that will be out-of-service for more than 30 days as follows:

Run engine until thoroughly warmed up.

Turn off fuel supply and run until engine stops from lack of fuel.

Drain oil from oil base while still warm. Attach a warning tag to refill before operation (state viscosity used).

d. Remove each spark plug. Pour one ounce (two tablespoons) of rust inhibitor (or SAE #50) oil into cylinder.

Crank engine over a few times to distribute oil film on cylinder walls and rings. Reinstall each spark plug.

NOTE

When engine is returned to service, after start-up much blue smoke will be exhausted until the rust

inhibitor has burned away.

Service air cleaner per maintenance schedule.

Lubricate governor linkage. Protect against dust, etc. by wrapping with a clean cloth.

Wipe entire engine. Coat parts likely to rust with a light film of grease or oil.

Discharged batteries are subject to severe damage if exposed to freezing temperatures.