The C-17 MLG axle beam Shipping and Storage Container (CNU- 689/E) is a sealed, welded aluminum, controlled breathing, reusable container. The container is engineered for the physical and environmental protection of the axle beam during worldwide transportation and storage. The container consists of a base, cradle, and completely removable cover equipped with the special features listed below. The base is a one piece skid/double walled base extrusion with forklift openings, humidity indicator, pressure equalizing valve (1.0 psi pressure/ 1.0 psi vacuum), document receptacle, and 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 96.9 inches length, 69.1 inches width, and 33.5 inches height. Container empty weight is 1047 pounds, and 1832 pounds with the axle beam in place.
An aluminum cradle system is suspended in the base with wire rope shock isolators that securely mount the axle beam to the container base. The axle beam is attached to the cradle system with three large rubber-lined aluminum clamps with quick