MIL-DTL-2845 Propulsion Systems, Boat And Ship; Main Shafting, Propellers, Bearings, Gauges, Special Tools, And Associated Repair Parts; Preservation, Packaging, Packing And Storage OfThis specification covers the cleaning, drying, preservation, packing, marking, and storage of main propulsion shafting, line shaft bearings, stern tube and strut bearings, boat and ship propellers, propeller devices including controllable pitch propellers, shafting, and accessories thereto. It also covers repair parts, tools, and independently mounted main propulsion thrust bearings.

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MIL-DTL-2845E (SH)

one box. Where the combined weight of a set is greater than 200 pounds, such

parts shall be grouped and packed in two or more boxes numbered consecutively

to show the number of boxes in a complete set. Unless otherwise specified (see

6.2), an exception will be made when an individual pan weight is greater than

200 pounds, in which case the part shall be packed in an individual repair

parts box.

3.8.2.7 Commercial packing. Equipment preserved as specified in 3.7.10

shall be packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

3.9 Marking. In addition to any special marking required (see 6.2),

level A interior (unit and intermediate) packages and exterior shipping

containers shall be marked for shipment in accordance with MIL-STD-129 /

MIL-HDBK-129 except that wood containers shall be stenciled in all capital

letters. A contrasting color oil based paint shall be applied to the wood

surface prior to stenciling. Commercial packages and shipping containers shall

be marked in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

3.10 Technical manuals. Manuals which accompany shipments shall be

packaged in transparent, waterproof, plastic bags not less than 4 mils thick

and heat sealed. Manuals, when shipped in bulk quantities, shall not be

individually wrapped, but shall be packed in accordance with the requirements

of the applicable manual specification or packed in containers in accordance

with the requirements for the level specified. Shipment of equipment which

includes technical data shall have the location of the information annotated

on the packing list. In addition, the shipping container housing the manuals

shall be marked "MANUALS ENCLOSED".

3.11 Air shipment. Items required for movement by air shipment shall be

handled for transportability in accordance with the procedures specified by

the Air Mobility Command Air Base receiving the item for airlift.

3.12 Asbestos items. An asbestos caution label shall be affixed to each

interior (unit and intermediate) and exterior pack. The caution label shall be

in accordance with 29 CFR, part 1910, sections 145 and 1001 (yellow background

with black letters). The caution label shall state the following:

"CAUTION

Contains Asbestos Fibers.

Avoid Creating Dust.

Breathing Asbestos Dust May

Cause Serious Bodily Harm".

3.13 Workmanship. Workmanship shall be so that, when the proper

procedures are followed, materials and equipment being processed, cleaned,

preserved, packed, and marked will receive protection against corrosion and

deterioration during shipment and prolonged periods of storage, and will

require minimum reprocessing for service for further storage.

3.14 Propellers.

3.14.1 Propeller preservation. Propellers are categorized as monobloc

and built up blades. Built up blades may be of the controllable-pitch (CP)

type. The requirements for ready for issue (RFI) propellers and not ready for

issue (NRFI) propellers are identical except as specified herein.

Preservation for propellers shall be level A as specified in this

specification unless otherwise specified. Alternate methods for propeller

preservation may be utilized with the prior approval of the contracting

activity. Propellers shall be cleaned in accordance with NAVSEA S9245-AR-TSM-

010/PROP. Prior to preservation, monobloc propellers shall have the forward

and aft faces protected as specified below.