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5.27 METHOD 40 - WATER VAPOR PROOF PROTEC-<br />

TION.<br />

See AFPAM(I) 24-237, Chapter 4, for application procedures.<br />

5.27.1 Concept. This is a water vapor proof enclosure in<br />

which the items, with or without a preservative coating, are<br />

placed. The enclosure may be a rigid container or a water<br />

vapor proof barrier, depending on the method being developed.<br />

The sub-methods under Method 40 are:<br />

• Method 41 - Water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />

• Method 42 - Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed,<br />

container.<br />

• Method 43 - Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />

• Method 44 - Rigid container (other than metal),<br />

sealed.<br />

• Method 45 - Rigid metal container, sealed.<br />

5.27.2 Intended Use. It is intended to afford protection to<br />

metallic and non-metallic items against deterioration caused<br />

by water or water vapor and by natural or industrial contaminates<br />

and pollutants.<br />

5.27.3 Critical Parts. When critical functioning metal surface<br />

parts and equipment require close tolerances, Method 40<br />

can be supplemented with contact preservatives.<br />

5.27.4 Usage Without Contact Preservation. This<br />

method was originally intended to prevent corrosion on metal<br />

parts, but can also be used without a contact preservative to<br />

keep fabric, paper, plastic, and other non-metallic items clean<br />

and dry during shipment and storage.<br />

5.28 METHOD 50 - WATER VAPOR PROOF PROTEC-<br />

TION WITH DESICCANT.<br />

See AFPAM(I) 24-237, Chapter 4, for application procedures.<br />

5.28.1 Concept. Items protected in accordance with this<br />

method shall be sealed in a water vapor proof enclosure with<br />

activated desiccant as required for the specific sub-method of<br />

this group. A humidity indicator should be use with the packs<br />

unless otherwise stated in the contract or order.<br />

5.28.2 Sub-Method Requirements. There are five submethods<br />

of this method which can be used. The following<br />

general requirements apply to all sub-methods:<br />

• Items shall be sealed in a water vapor proof enclosure<br />

with activated desiccant.<br />

• Unit packs shall include a humidity indicator.<br />

• Methods 50 labels will be applied to unit packs (see<br />

Figure 5-8).<br />

• Items shall be cushioned as required to mitigate shock,<br />

thereby preventing physical and functional damage to<br />

the item.<br />

• When bags are used, the sealed edge of the bag that<br />

would normally be opened for item inspection shall be<br />

of sufficient surface area to permit two subsequent<br />

resealing after item inspection, unless otherwise specified.<br />

5.28.3 Sub-Methods of Method 50. The five sub-methods<br />

of Method 50 are:<br />

• Method 51 - Water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />

• Method 52 - Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed,<br />

container.<br />

• Method 53 - Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />

• Method 54 - Rigid Container (other than metal), sealed.<br />

• Method 55 - Rigid metal container, sealed.<br />

5.28.4 Intended Use. This method is used for items of a<br />

highly critical nature which require the highest degree of protection<br />

from damage by the effects of water vapor. It is applicable<br />

to mechanical or electrical items including assemblies<br />

with functional components which, because of their nature,<br />

cannot be treated with a preservative. This method is not used<br />

on any item where the withdrawal of moisture would cause<br />

damage to the item.<br />

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