Special Packaging Instructions.pdf

This is a Special Packaging Instruction form (DD Form 2169) that provides detailed packaging requirements for a mechanical actuator component. The document specifies preservation, cleaning, drying, and packing standards using military specifications including MIL-STD-2073 for cleaning and drying, and MIL-B-26195 Style A, Type I, Class 1 for packaging materials. The item is a mechanical actuator with National Stock Number 1680-00-872-5488, part number 5-88439-4, cage 98750, and SPI number F00-872-5488, originally dated 84194 with revision B dated 99309.

The bill of materials lists 16 line items required for assembly, including rubbing strips, skids, headers, cross members, pocket cleats, floor, side supports, saddles, hold-downs, wraps, cushions, bolts, and a reusable container measuring 58 x 18 x 19 inches. The packaging method specifies Level A and Level B protection using MIL-B-26195 standards, with closure per applicable container specifications. Special markings include the SPI number and notation that the reusable container must not be destroyed. The item dimensions are 52 inches length, 15.5 inches width, 18 inches depth, weighing 170 pounds. Design fragility is rated as G-100, and foam-in-place is explicitly noted as not an acceptable packaging method. The document includes technical drawings showing assembly details and individual component specifications with 1-inch radius corners and specific dimensional callouts.