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Library > Fact Sheets > AFPTEF MQ-9 Reaper Propeller Container
AFPTEF MQ-9 REAPER PROPELLER CONTAINER
Posted 1/7/2013
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The Reaper Propeller Shipping and Storage Container (CNU- 690/E) is a sealed, welded aluminum, controlled breathing, reusable container. The container is engineered for the physical and environmental protection of the Propeller during worldwide transportation and storage. The container consists of a base and a completely removable cover equipped with the special features listed below. The cover is designed to be removed by forklift only, per the customer's request. Guide posts keep the cover from coming in contact with the propeller during cover removal and replacement. The base is a one piece skid/double walled base extrusion with 4-way enclosed forklift openings, humidity indicator, pressure equalizing valve (1.5 psi pressure/ 1.5 psi vacuum), internal document holder and a desiccant port for easy replacement of desiccant (controls dehumidification). A silicone rubber gasket and quick release cam-over-center latches create a water/air-tight seal at the base-cover interface. |
| Container external dimensions are 107.0 inches length, 93.8 inches width, and 36.2 inches height. Container empty weight is 1301 pounds, and 1454 pounds with the propeller in place. A foam isolation system is integrated into the base and provides shock and vibration protection to 20 G's. The propeller hub rests on a high density polyethylene load spreader that is integrated into the center foam assembly. The hole pattern in the load spreader follows the pin pattern on the propeller hub. The blades "float" over six foam assemblies and are held in place by six heavy duty Velcro straps. The blades do not rest on the foam assemblies due to static stress loading requirements, but help to prevent damage during loading and unloading. All vibration and impact is mitigated by the center foam assembly. The spinner and its parts are secured in the two spinner parts boxes. There are no detachable parts on the container other than the container lid, which eliminates FOD risks |
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