| C-17 Globemaster III Nose Landing Gear Container |
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The C-17 NLG Shipping and Storage Container (CNU-691/E) is a sealed, welded aluminum, controlled breathing, reusable container. The container is engineered for the physical and environmental protection of the landing gear during worldwide transportation and storage. The container consists of a low profile base and completely removable cover equipped with the special features listed below. The base is a skid/double-walled base extrusion with forklift openings, humidity indicator, document holder, pressure equalizing valve (10.5 kPa (1.5 psi)) pressure/ 10.5 kPa (1.5 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. Container external dimensions are 2428.2 mm (95.6 in) in length, 1590.0 (62.6 in) in width, and 1673.9 mm (65.9 in) in height. Container empty weight is 502.1 kg (1107 lbs), and 1132.6 kg (2497 lbs) with the landing gear and installation kit in place. |
| An aluminum cradle/frame system is integrated into the container base that rigidly mounts the NLG to the container using three clamps, two aft and one forward. There are also two nylon straps used to prevent the landing gear tires from rotating. In addition to the landing gear, there are also two parts boxes in the container that accommodate the installation kit that ships with the landing gear. These compartments are located on the aft end of the container and are made of welded aluminum. There are no detachable parts on the container other than the cover, which eliminates FOD risks. |
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