MIL-DTL-4M
tire, it shall be secured within the tire in the normal installed position. Safe transportation shall be
ensured by securing flaps within the tire using twine conforming to A-A-228 or A-A-1451, or
nonmetallic strapping conforming to ASTM D3950.
3.3.2.2 Tires, Level C. Tires shall be processed as required in paragraph 3.3.2.1, except
A-A-52408 preservative is not required, unless otherwise specified (see 6.2).
3.3.2.3 Tubes, Level A.
3.3.2.3.1 Tubes weighing less than 15 pounds (lbs). Tubes shall be dusted with talc
conforming to MIL-T-50036, Type T1, individually rolled or folded, and placed one each into a
bag conforming to MIL-B-117. The bag shall be closed by heat sealing. As an alternative to
bagging alone, tubes prepared in the preceding manner, shall be first placed one each into a
fiberboard box conforming to ASTM D5118, class weather resistant and closed, sealed, and
reinforced in accordance with box closure 1D of ASTM D1974, and then placed into a
waterproof bag conforming to MIL-B-117. The bag shall be closed by heat sealing to ensure
there are no leaks in the sealed bag. For Navy use only, bag material shall be limited to
nonlaminated, pure plastics (i.e. L-P-378).
3.3.2.3.2 Tubes weighing more than 15 lbs. Tubes shall be dusted with talc conforming
with MIL-T-50036, Type T1, and individually rolled or folded, and packed one each into a box
conforming to ASTM D5118, class weather resistant and closed, sealed, and reinforced in
accordance with box closure 1D of ASTM D1974, and then placed into a waterproof bag
conforming to MIL-B-117. Container closure shall be in accordance with the container
specification. The bag shall be closed by heat sealing to ensure there are no leaks in the sealed
bag. For Navy use only, bag material shall be limited to nonlaminated, pure plastics
(i.e., L-P-378).
3.3.2.3.3 Intermediate container. Intermediate containers shall conform to
ASTM D5118, class weather resistant and closed, sealed, and reinforced in accordance with box
closure 1D of ASTM D1974 and shall be used under the following conditions:
a. When they are considered economical because of total quantity on order,
production schedule, or when it facilitates handling, storage and reshipment.
b. When the quantity to be shipped to a single destination permits the use of two or
more intermediate containers in an exterior container.
c. When the exterior surface of the unit pack is a bag.
d. When the unit pack volume is less than 64 cubic inches and the exterior container
is a rigid type.
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