Development of the C-17 Fan Thrust Reverser Container, CNU-688/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 Fan Thrust Reverser (FTR) in March of 2004. The new container is designed to replace the wood crate and wood frame assembly presently used. The current containers lack of mechanical protection, environmental protection, handling issues, and left and right container requirements prompted AFPTEF's design of a new container. The new container will protect the FTR both mechanically and environmentally, hold either the left or right FTR, and make it easier to maneuver during worldwide shipment and storage. The CNU-688/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-688/E container not only meets 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA470979
Entities
People
- Mark W. Boals
- Susan J. Evans