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AFPTEF F-15 EAGLE CANOPY CONTAINER

Posted 1/3/2013 Printable Fact Sheet

 
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F-15 Eagle Canopy Container


 
The F-15 Canopy Shipping and Storage Container (CNU-538/E) is a sealed, welded aluminum, controlled breathing, reusable container. The container is engineered for the physical and environmental protection of the canopy during worldwide transportation and storage. The container consists of a base 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) 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. Stacking pads on the lid provide for stacking of like containers up to 16 feet high. An aluminum cradle system is equipped to accommodate both the one-man and two-man canopies. Shock and vibration isolation is provided by 4 pound per cubic foot polyethylene foam adhered to the cover and base.
15 years after being originally released into the field, 30 of the original 110 containers were refurbished by AFPTEF. These refurbishment duties included repairing seal welds, replacing hardware, repairing polyethylene foam, and cleaning containers.


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