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NMFC 11880 - Helicopter Blisters in Boxes | Class 300

Article ID
11880
Helicopter glazing parts, boxed or crated
Freight Group
AIRCRAFT GROUP
Aircraft Group—rotorcraft noses and bubbles
Class Range
300 1 classification
Class 300 for fragile, bulky glazing
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous—no hazmat paperwork

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
11880.00 Blisters, Domes, Noses or Bubbles, helicopter, plastic or glass or plastic or glass and metal combined, in boxes or crates 300

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Use rigid boxes or wooden crates with foam-in-place or custom cradle to protect curved acrylic/glass surfaces; add “Do Not Clamp” and orientation arrows.
  2. Wrap glazing in non-abrasive, anti-static film and slip-sheet with felt; avoid direct stretch wrap contact to prevent crazing or haze on plastic bubbles.
  3. Block and brace inside the crate to stop rolling; include shock/tilt indicators for LTL handling and mark as Fragile—Glass/Plastic Aircraft Part.
  4. Reference NMFC 11880 Class 300 on the BOL and list material (plastic, glass, or plastic/glass with metal) to prevent reclass and claims disputes.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

Business Value

  • Accurate NMFC 11880 Class 300 labeling reduces reclass fees and surprise accessorials common with fragile aircraft glazing.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and speeds AOG-critical moves without hazmat paperwork delays.
  • Proper crating and bracing cut damage claims on high-value helicopter noses/bubbles, preserving resale and reducing downtime.
  • Class 300 pricing is cube-sensitive—tighten crate dimensions and consolidate matched sets to improve freight rates.