Special Packaging Instruction - AK0000001.pdf
Posted: Sept. 16, 2025
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This Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) for Tire and Wheel Assemblies (T&WA), designated as AK00000001, with a revision date of November 13, 2019, outlines specific packaging, handling, and shipping requirements to ensure the safe transport of T&WA, which includes both new and repaired assemblies.
The document emphasizes adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 for military preservation methods and provides detailed instructions on cleaning, drying, packing, and marking these assemblies. Notably, it specifies that T&WA should not be shipped on passenger or cargo aircraft under certain conditions, such as when they are inflated above maximum operating pressure or if they are unserviceable.
Key handling instructions include ensuring that tire assemblies are not crushed during shipping and that all surfaces are free from sharp objects that could damage the tires.
The document mandates the use of OSHA-approved inflation safety cages for inflating or deflating tires and stresses the importance of inspecting all surfaces before loading to prevent damage.
Additionally, it outlines specific requirements for palletizing T&WA, including the need for separation between multiple assemblies using protective materials like polypropylene foam or corrugated fiberboard to minimize chafing and damage during transport.
This SPI serves as a critical guide for contractors involved in the packaging and shipment of military tire and wheel assemblies.
The document emphasizes adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 for military preservation methods and provides detailed instructions on cleaning, drying, packing, and marking these assemblies. Notably, it specifies that T&WA should not be shipped on passenger or cargo aircraft under certain conditions, such as when they are inflated above maximum operating pressure or if they are unserviceable.
Key handling instructions include ensuring that tire assemblies are not crushed during shipping and that all surfaces are free from sharp objects that could damage the tires.
The document mandates the use of OSHA-approved inflation safety cages for inflating or deflating tires and stresses the importance of inspecting all surfaces before loading to prevent damage.
Additionally, it outlines specific requirements for palletizing T&WA, including the need for separation between multiple assemblies using protective materials like polypropylene foam or corrugated fiberboard to minimize chafing and damage during transport.
This SPI serves as a critical guide for contractors involved in the packaging and shipment of military tire and wheel assemblies.
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