AFPAM24-237_IP governs the packaging and preservation of materiel through policies for protection, cleaning, containers, and handling.
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It covers cleaning and drying, preservatives, unit protection methods, cushioning, heat sealing, humidity control, and packaging containers. Requirements address preservative selection, barrier materials, desiccant use, testing, retention, and pack marking.
On the other hand, items of precision use with surfaces held to close tolerances require an easily removed preservative, or one which may be left in place without interfering with the functioning of the item. (paragraph 3-59)
Small fragile items require light oil- type preservatives. (paragraph 3-59)
The hazards to which the item may be subjected and the atmospheric conditions and time limits expected for the items must be considered. (paragraph 3-61)
Evidence of failure of retention of the preservative or evidence of corrosion, particularly at points of contact of the item with the barrier, will be cause for rejection. (paragraph 4-367)
After the cleaning operation, items must be protected, particularly, against moisture and deposits from fingerprints. (paragraph 4-174)