5232 metal surfaces not coated with preservatives

5.2.3.2 Metal surfaces not coated with preservatives . Only noncorrosive wrapping,
cushioning and dunnage materials meeting the test requirements of MIL-STD-3010, Test
Method 3005, shall be used in contact with metal surfaces of the item. Materials also shall be as
dry and clean as practicable at the time of use.
5.2.3.3 Method 10 - Physical protection . The unpreserved item(s) shall be protected
from physical damage and mechanical malfunction. Cushioning materials, dunnage, blocking
and bracing shall be applied as required to protect the item(s) and the enclosing media and
restrict the movement of the item within the container. The materials selected for all blocking
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and bracing, and the design and application thereof, shall be compatible with the item and its
bearing load limitations. Materials shall be as clean and as dry as practicable. Method 10 packs
shall pass the applicable inspection requirements of table G-I .
5.2.3.4 Method 20 – Physical protection with preservative (with greaseproof wrap, as
required) . Items shall be treated with appropriate preservatives in accordance with the
procedures of 5.2.2.2 or 5.2.2.3 . Contact preservative coated items shall be wrapped in material
conforming to MIL-PRF-121 or QQ-A-1876. Flexible wraps shall snugly enclose the coated
part or item and be secured to prevent unintentional unwrapping. Parts or items coated with hard
film preservatives conforming to MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 1 or 4, may, when dried, be exempted
from wrapping. Projections, sharp edges, or other features of the item, which may damage the
wrap, shall be cushioned as required in accordance with 5.2.3 . The type of cushioning and
wrapping material used shall be commensurate with the size, weight and configuration of the
preserved part or item. Method 20 packs shall pass the applicable inspection requirements of
table G-I . When it has been determined to protect items with VCI, they shall be preserved in
accordance with 5.2.4.9 .
5.2.3.5 Method 30 - Waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof protection with preservative
as required . Items protected in accordance with Method 30 shall be heat sealed within a
waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof bag. Projections, sharp edges or other physical
characteristics of the item, which may damage the waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof barrier
or container shall be cushioned in accordance with 5.2.3 . The item shall also be cushioned as
required to mitigate shock, thereby preventing physical and functional damage to the item.
Unless otherwise specified, preservative coating requirements shall be determined in accordance
with 5.2.2.1 . All packs prepared in accordance with any method of this basic group shall pass
the applicable quality assurance tests specified in tables G-I and G-II .