TM 1-1500-204-23-9 9-6.        Storage    of    Ground    Support    Equipment. Guidance pertaining to storage, inspection, and preservation will be covered in the following paragraphs. a. General.        The    information    contained    herein provides   instructions   for   processing   serviceable   and economically  reparable  ground  support  equipment  for storage  or  shipment,  and  that  equipment  presently  in storage.  These instructions pertain to all ground support equipment   assigned   to   the   Department   of   the   Army. Equipment  which  is  to  be  placed  in  service  or  repaired within  ninety  days  shall  not  be  processed  for  storage, but  shall  require  sufficient  protection  to  prevent  further deterioration. b. Safety Practices and Procedures.  In addition to the safety precautions given in Chapter 2, paragraph 2- 8, the following safety practices and procedures apply: (1) When moving ground support equipment, do not tow at speeds over 5 mph. (2) Apply   hand   brakes   or   install   chocks   to keep ground support equipment from moving unintentionally. (3) Avoid   sparks   at   battery   terminals   when connecting or disconnecting battery cables. (4) Promptly investigate any liquid leaks.    c. Storage Instructions. Ground support equipment  shall  be  stored  under  cover,  in  buildings,  or as   required   in   SB   38-8-1.      The   equipment   shall   be stored   to   permit   access   for   inspection   and   servicing during the storage period.  Adequate security measures and fire protection shall be provided. d. Time Limit.  Equipment preserved for long term storage     in     accordance     with     paragraph     9-17     and inspected   in   accordance   with   paragraph   9-6e   will   be depreserved,    exercised    and    represerved    within    12 months of preservation date. e. In-storage  Inspection:    Equipment  preserved  in accordance with paragraph 9-7 an in-storage inspection will be conducted at 90 day intervals. (1) The   following   guide   shall   be   used   for inspection of equipment in storage: (a) Condition of painted surfaces. (b) Effectiveness of preservation applied. (c) Evidence of rust or corrosion. (d) Shortages   of   parts   or   accessories (other  than  those  listed  in  DA  Form  1574  or  1577-2,  if applicable.  ) (e) Air pressure in tires. (f) Leakage of lubricants. (g) Review   and   update   all   applicable forms and records. (h) Enter  on  material  condition  tag,  in pencil,  "Inspected"  followed  by  the  date  and  the  initials of the inspector. (2) Calibration    of    Equipment    in    Storage. Ground  support  equipment  in  storage  does  not  require periodic calibration.  Enter "CBU" (Calibrate Before Use) on the DA Label 80 either at the time the equipment is placed  in  storage  or  on  the  date  indicated  on  the  label as the calibrated due date. (3) Represervation. Deterioration noted during inspection shall be repaired and the affected area represerved.  Damage or pilferage shall be noted on DA Form  2404  as  appropriate  and  reported  in  accordance with local procedures. 9-7.      Preservation   of   Aviation   Ground   Support Equipment for Long Term Storage.  All serviceable or economically    repairable    ground    support    equipment which  will  not  be  in  service  or  repaired  within  90  days shall be processed in accordance with this paragraph. a. Forms  and  Records.    Preservation  of  items  in accordance  with  this  paragraph  requires  the  following entries  on  forms  prepared  in  accordance  with  DA  Pam 738-750. 9-19