Development of the C-17 Heads-Up Display (HUD) Container, CNU-676/E

Abstract

The Air Force Packaging Technology and Engineering Facility (AFPTEF) was tasked with the design of a new shipping and storage container for the C-17 Heads-Up Display (HUD) unit in March of 2004. The new container is designed to replace the wood/fiberboard combination package presently used. The current containers lack of mechanical and environmental protection as well as handling issues prompted AFPTEF's design of a new container. The new container will protect the HUD both mechanically and environmentally and make it easier to maneuver during worldwide shipment and storage. The CNU-676/E, designed to SAE ARP1967A, is an aluminum, long- life, controlled breathing, reusable shipping and storage container. The new container passed all qualification tests per ASTM D4169. The CNU-676/E container will not only meet the users requirements but will also provide an economic saving for the Air Force. The savings will be thousands of dollars over the twenty-year life span of the container.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 27, 2006
Accession Number
ADA470976

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  • Robbin L. Miller
  • Susan J. Evans

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