P-245-0029.doc

REVISION No. .

TITLE

PURCHASE SPECIFICATION FOR PROPELLER

BLADES & PATTERNS USED ON 210 FT

“B” CLASS C. G. CUTTERS

P-245-0029

ORGINATED BY S. Hardsock DATE MAR 1998 .

ORGINATOR’S COMMAND Engineering Logistics Center (ELC) .

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION (CODE 026).

INTERNAL REVIEWER E. R. Fischer DATE .

SOWRB APPROVAL DATE .

PURCHASE SPECIFICATION FOR PROPELLER

BLADES & PATTERNS USED ON 210 FT "B" CLASS C.G. CUTTERS

1.0 SCOPE

1.1. This document sets forth the requirements for the manufacture, testing, inspection, and packaging of propeller patterns and blades. Blades are used on 210 ft. "B" Class WMEC Cutters.

1.2. CLASSIFICATION

1.2.1. Propeller Blade Set Types

1.2.1.1. Type 1 - Left Hand (LH) Starboard, P/N 620-WPC-4400-51-LH.

1.2.1.2. Type 2 - Right Hand (RH) Port, P/N 620-WPC-4400-51-RH.

1.3. Propeller Blade Patterns

1.3.1. Type

1.3.1.1. Left Hand (LH) P/N 210B-PROP-PATTERN-LH.

1.3.1.2. Right Hand (RH) P/N 210B-PROP-PATTERN-RH.

1.4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) - The listed items are property of and managed by the USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore MD.

1.4.1. Dummy Hub, Propeller RH & LH - ACN 2010-01-F90-0154, P/N DUMMY HUB 627 WMEC-4400-1.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY - To obtain the referenced documents see section 6.

2.2. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS - The following specifications and standards form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed here by number and date shall be those in the current Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplements thereto.

2.3. SPECIFICATIONS

2.3.1. MIL-P-2845D(SH) - DATED 17 JUN 1991, Propulsion Systems, Boat and Ship; Main Shafting, Propellers, Bearings, Gauges, Special Tools, and Associated Repair Parts; Packaging of.

2.3.2. MIL-T-22085E - DATED 20 DEC 1994, Tapes, Pressure Sensitive, Adhesive, Preservation and Sealing.

2.4. STANDARDS

2.4.1. MIL-STD-271F(SH) - DATED 27 JUN 1986, Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods.

2.4.2. MIL-STD-167-1(SHIPS) - DATED 1 MAY 1974, Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment.

2.4.3. MIL-STD-2035A(SH) - DATED 15 MAY 1995, Nondestructive Testing Acceptance Criteria.

2.5. OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS - The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. The documents listed shall be by title and effective date, unless otherwise documented.

2.6. DRAWINGS

2.6.1. USCG DWG. NO. 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev. D Dated March 21, 1992, Propeller Blade for 66X/4 Hub

2.7. SPECIFICATIONS

2.7.1. COAST GUARD SPECIFICATION, D-000-0100 Dated 10/91 REV E 7/96, Bar Coding for USCG Engineering Logistics Center Procured Material.

2.8. COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS - The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. The documents listed here shall be the version listed by number and date from the referenced industry organization. Commercial documents may also be listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS).

2.8.1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

2.8.1.1.

Guidance Manual for Bronze and Stainless Steel Propeller Castings Dated 1984.

2.8.2. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

2.8.2.1.

SAE-J-448A, DATED 6/63, Surface Texture Standard.

2.8.3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL)

2.8.3.1. ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 DATED 1994, General Requirements for Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment.

2.8.4. American Society For Quality Control(ASQC)

2.8.4.1. ANSI/ASQC Q9003-1994, DATED 1994, Model for Quality Assurance in Final Inspection and Test.

2.9. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, this specification shall take precedence.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) - The contractor shall provide protective storage for the GFE when not in use, and safe handling when in use.

3.1.1. The storage area shall, at a minimum, be closed on all sides, dry, and locked when unattended.

3.1.2. The contractor shall submit an inspection report detailing the suitability of the GFE to perform the required tasks, and any deficiencies present.

3.2. MATERIAL

3.2.1. PATTERNS, TYPE A, LEFT HAND AND TYPE B, RIGHT HAND

3.2.1.1. Types A & B - Aluminum (any grade) or ABS 4 Nickel Aluminum Bronze.

3.2.2. PROPELLER BLADES, TYPE 1, LEFT HAND AND TYPE 2, RIGHT HAND

3.2.2.1. Types 1 & 2 - ABS 4 Nickel Aluminum Bronze as listed in the Guidance Manual for Bronze and Stainless Steel Propeller Castings Dated 1984.

3.2.3. Any material analysis made shall be made only by a laboratory meeting the calibration requirements in section 4.6 of this specification.

3.2.3.1. A certification stating this shall accompany all material analysis submitted.

3.3. CONSTRUCTION, PROPELLER BLADE PATTERNS

3.3.1. TYPE A, LEFT HAND pattern shall be built using USCG Drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D for guidance.

3.3.2. TYPE B, RIGHT HAND pattern shall be built using USCG Drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D for guidance.

3.3.3. All patterns shall be designed to allow integrally cast test coupons. All patterns shall be made from one continuous pour. Pattern part numbers and stock numbers shall be stamped into the pattern palm area using 1/4 inch characters.

3.3.4. Type A, Part Number - 210B-PROP-PATTERN-LH, Stock

Number - 2010-01-F98-0030.

3.3.5. Type B, Part Number - 210B-PROP-PATTERN-RH, Stock

Number - 2010-01-F98-0031.

3.4. CONSTRUCTION PROPELLER BLADES - Each propeller blade shall be manufactured in accordance with ABS Guidance Manual for Bronze and Stainless Steel Propeller Castings, and the drawings as listed:

3.4.1. TYPE 1, LEFT HAND Propeller Blade, USCG Drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D and the appropriate pattern (Type A) as design guidance. The pattern manufactured in accordance with paragraph 3.3 1 of this specification shall be used in casting the blades.

3.4.2. TYPE 2, RIGHT HAND Propeller Blade, USCG Drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D and the appropriate pattern (Type B) as design guidance. The pattern manufactured in accordance with paragraph 3.3 2 of this specification shall be used in casting the blades.

3.4.3. Each casting shall be formed with one continuous pour.

3.4.4. To aid with the manufacture of the propeller blades (LH & RH) the following listed GFE will be furnished to the contractor by the government:

3.4.4.1. Dummy Hub, Propeller RH & LH - ACN 2010-01-F90-0154

3.5. TESTS & INSPECTIONS OF PATTERNS TYPES A & B

3.5.1. Dimensional report of the finished patterns as follows:

1. Height

2. Width at each design radii

3. Rake at each design radii

4. Pitch at each design radii

5. Thickness at each design radii and offset station

3.5.2. Certification from the contractor stating that the patterns are acceptable to manufacture the propeller blades required in this specification.

3.5.3. Identification via chemical analysis of the material used to manufacture the patterns.

3.5.4. Weight of the finished patterns.

3.6. TESTS & INSPECTIONS OF PROPELLER BLADE SETS TYPES 1 & 2

3.6.1. Dimensional Inspection shall be in accordance with this specification and USCG drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D for left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) propeller blades.

3.6.2. Each ladle shall be tested for Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, and Elongation properties per the ABS Guidance Manual for Bronze and Stainless Steel Propeller Castings Dated 1984 paragraph 1.2.3.

3.6.3. One tension property test shall be made for each ladle of metal.

3.6.4. Each ladle shall be analyzed for material composition analysis as per the ABS Guidance Manual for Bronze and Stainless Steel Propeller Castings dated 1984 paragraph 1.2.2.

3.7. TOLERANCES, PROPELLERS TYPES 1 & 2

3.7.1. An individual blade's mean pitch shall not vary more than plus or minus 1.0 percent of design pitch, using the .4 to the .95 radii for the average.

3.7.2. Pitch shall not vary more than plus or minus 1.5 percent from design at each individual blade radius.

3.7.3. Adjacent section pitch shall not vary more than plus or minus 0.50 percent.

3.7.4. Blade section widths at each design radius shall be within a tolerance of plus or minus 1.0 percent of design width.

3.7.5. Blade thickness shall be accurate within a plus 1.5 percent, minus 1.0 percent or minus 0.03 inches of design dimensions, whichever is the greatest tolerance.

3.7.6. The blade radius shall be accurate within a plus 0.0 percent or minus 0.5 percent of design.

3.7.7. The blade center axis of all blades shall track at blade tip within a tolerance of 1/4 inch.

3.7.8. The center of the propeller blades shall be 90 degrees apart, plus or minus 15 minutes.

3.7.9. Clearance under the fairing rod shall not exceed .030 inches and shall not vary at a rate greater than .005 inches per inch.

3.8. SURFACE FINISH - Surfaces of the propeller blades and palms shall be ground fair and polished in accordance with SAE-J-448A as follows.

3.8.1. Propeller blade surfaces and palms - 63 micro inches or better.

3.8.2. All other machined surface finish requirements shall be in accordance with drawing 627-WMEC-4400-1 Rev D.

3.9. BALANCING

3.9.1. Each propeller blade set shall be single plane (static) balanced in accordance with MIL-STD-167-1(SHIPS) paragraph 5.2.2 and as stated herein. A speed of 300 revolutions per minute (RPM) shall be used for the maximum operating RPM of the unit.

3.9.2. Material removed to effect balancing shall be taken from the suction face of the heavy blade. Care shall be taken to keep a fair surface.

3.9.3. The area from which metal is taken shall not come within 10 percent of the chord length to the leading or trailing edges.

3.9.4. A Dummy hub to facilitate balancing will be furnished to the Contractor by the Government under stock number 2010-01-F90-0154. Centers of the propeller shall be 90 degrees apart, plus or minus 15 minutes of circular arc.

3.9.5. The Contractor shall balance the dummy hub prior to use.

3.9.6. The blades shall be balanced as a set of 4 and marked to ensure assembly in the same position in which they were balanced. (see 3.11)

3.9.7. Blades shall be numbered 1 through 4 and installed on the hub consecutively and counter to the direction of rotation.

3.9.8. The propeller blades shall be removed and rotated 90 degrees on the balancing fixture. The balance shall be re-checked to ensure that any corrections indicated do not include any effects of unbalance or bending of the balancing fixture.

3.10. SURFACE INSPECTIONS

3.10.1. A visual inspection shall be performed on all exterior surfaces in accordance with MIL-STD-2035A(SH), section 4.

3.10.1.1. All visual defects, even though deemed acceptable, shall be documented on the inspection report.

3.10.2. The Contractor shall perform a dye penetrant inspection over 100 percent of the blade surfaces including the palms in accordance with MIL-STD-271F(SH). The acceptance criteria of MIL-STD-2035A(SH) Table IV shall be used for evaluations.

3.11. PROPELLER MARKINGS - Each blade shall be stamped with the listed information.

3.11.1. The stampings shall be at least 1/4" high of legible printing.

3.11.2. The stampings shall include, at a minimum, the items listed.

3.11.2.1. NAME OF MANUFACTURER

3.11.2.2. SHIP CLASS - 210B FT WMEC

3.11.2.3. STARBOARD, LH (OR PORT, RH)

3.11.2.4. DESIGN DIAMETER (FT. AND INS.) 90.000"

3.11.2.5. DESIGN PITCH AT 0.7R (INCHES) 100.08"

3.11.2.6. ACTUAL WEIGHT (POUNDS) - T.B.D.

3.11.2.7. TYPE OF MATERIAL - NI AL BRZ ABS TYPE 4

3.11.2.8. EACH BLADE SHALL BE MARKED TO IDENTIFY IT AS PART

OF A BLADE SET, ITS RELATIVE POSITION WITHIN THE

SET, AND THE DRAWING NUMBER INCLUDING REVISION

LETTER.

3.11.2.9. SERIAL NUMBER (as detailed below).

3.11.3. Serial numbers shall be as follows:

3.11.3.1. For TYPE 1 PROPELLER BLADES - SET 1-210B-LH-98-001, SET 1-210B-LH-98-002, SET 1-210B-LH-98-003, and SET 1-210B-LH-98-004. The next SET shall be identified as SET 2-210B-LH-98-001 thru SET 2-210B-LH-98-004. A SET is defined as being a 4 blade hub set. The marking sequence shall continue for as many LH propeller blade sets provided on this contract.

3.11.3.2. For TYPE 2 PROPELLER BLADES - SET 1-210B-RH-98-001, SET 1-210B-RH-98-002, SET 1-210B-RH-98-003, and SET 1-210B-RH-98-004. The next SET shall be identified as SET 2-210B-RH-98-001 thru SET 2-210B-RH-98-004. A SET is defined as being a 4 blade hub set. The marking sequence shall continue for as many RH propeller blade sets provided on this contract.

3.12. NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS - The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative at least seven (7) calendar days prior to inspections or monitored testing required herein.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE (Q.A.)

4.1. GENERAL - The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system which shall ensure each item offered to the Government for acceptance conforms with contract requirements. The system shall be documented and meet the requirements of ANSI/ASQC-Q9003-1994.

4.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION - The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. The Contractor may use his own or any other facilities for the performance of the inspections and tests, unless disapproved by the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification at any time.

4.3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE - All items shall meet the requirements of this specification. The inspections set forth in this specification shall become part of the Contractor's overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling for quality conformance does not authorize submission of known defective material (either indicated or actual) nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material.

4.4. INSPECTIONS/TESTS - The inspections and tests required herein are the minimum necessary and are not intended to replace any controls, examinations or tests normally employed by the Contractor to assure the quality of the product. The following are required and may be monitored by a Government Quality Assurance Representative.

4.4.1. PATTERNS TYPES A & B - Test report of the finished patterns shall include:

4.4.1.1. Dimensional Inspection in accordance with section 3.5.1.

4.4.1.2. Pattern Certification in accordance with section 3.5.2.

4.4.1.3. Material analysis in accordance with section 3.5.3.

4.4.1.4. Weight of the finished patterns.

4.4.2. PROPELLER BLADES TYPE 1 & 2 - Test report of the finished propeller blades shall include:

4.4.2.1. All dimensions, tolerances, and pitch in accordance with section 3.6.1.

4.4.2.2. Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, and Elongation properties in accordance with section 3.6.2.

4.4.2.3. Material composition analysis in accordance with section 3.6.4.

4.4.2.4. Inspection for discontinuities shall be in accordance with section 3.10.1.

4.4.2.5. Liquid Penetrant Testing shall be in accordance with section 3.10.2.

4.4.2.6. Balancing as required in section 3.9.

4.5. TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS - One copy of any inspection, test or tolerance check report shall be sent to the Contracting Officer.

4.5.1. A copy of any test, inspection or tolerance check report shall also be turned over to the Coast Guard Quality Assurance Representative upon arrival at the Contractor's plant.

4.5.2. Any inspection, test or tolerance check report submitted shall have all out of tolerance readings circled.

4.6. CALIBRATION SYSTEM - The Contractor as well as any subContractors shall be required to maintain a test equipment calibration program in compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1. The program shall be documented and traceable to the National Institute of Standards (NIST).

4.6.1. The calibration system records shall be maintained for inspection for the duration of any contract referencing this specification.

4.7. PACKING INSPECTION - The Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative shall be notified prior to the preservation, packaging, packing, and marking of the completed units in accordance with section 3.12.

5.0 PRESERVATION, PACKAGING & PACKING, & MARKING

5.1. PRESERVATION & PACKAGING

5.1.1. PATTERNS TYPES A & B

5.1.1.1. Blade edge protectors shall be installed on each propeller pattern in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.8.1.6.2.

5.1.2. PROPELLER BLADES TYPES 1 & 2

5.1.2.1. Prior to preservation each propeller blade shall be cleaned by any process or combination of processes which will accomplish thorough cleaning without damage to the propeller blades. After cleaning and prior to preservation, propeller blade bolt holes, crankpin holes, and alignment holes shall be covered by tape conforming to MIL-T-22085E, TYPE II.

5.1.2.2. After cleaning, strippable compound preservative shall be applied to each propeller blade in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraphs 3.8.1.3 thru 3.8.1.3.1.

5.1.2.3. After the application of strippable compound, blade edge protectors shall be installed in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.8.1.6.2.

5.1.2.4. Prior to packing, special marking shall be applied over the strippable preservative in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.8.1.6.3.

5.1.2.5. The GFP provided shall be preserved as it was received for return to the Coast Guard.

5.2. PACKING

5.2.1. PATTERNS TYPES A & B

5.2.1.1. Patterns - Each propeller pattern shall be packed in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) figure 8.

5.2.2. PROPELLER BLADES TYPES 1 & 2

5.2.2.1. Each blade shall be individualy packed in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.9.1.2.3.1, figure 8.

5.2.2.2. The blades shall be packed in multiple trip containers and marked "REUSABLE" in accordance with MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.10.1.2.

5.2.2.3. If propeller blade bolt holes are used to secure the propeller blades, care shall be taken to prevent damage to the propeller blade bolt holes.

5.2.2.4. The exterior of each container shall be marked with the propeller blade serial numbers of all the blades in the set to ensure that the complete set is issued when required.

5.2.2.5. The GFP supplied Dummy Hub shall be packaged as it was received for return to the Coast Guard.

5.3. MARKING Propeller Blades & Patterns - Each preserved, and packed blade set and pattern shall be marked in the upper left-hand side of the two longest sides, (two opposite sides if square) of each box.

5.3.1. Each piece of GFE shall be marked as indicated in section 5.3.1.1.

5.3.1.1. This marking shall consist of the STOCK NUMBER, ITEM NAME, PART NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, BLADE SET SERIAL NUMBERS, CONTRACT NUMBER, SHIPPING WEIGHT (in lbs.), BLADE NUMBER, condition code ie. CONDITION A, UNIT OF ISSUE with QUANTITY (1) and the words COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL.

5.3.1.2. Each blade shall have the "BLADE SET" marking, which shall also include the blade number and marking indicating this is box __ of 4.

5.3.1.3. See below for marking lay out.

5.3.1.3.1. TYPE 1 - BLADE SET, LEFT HAND (LH)

STOCK NUMBER 2010-01-134-0378

ITEM NAME BLADE SET, LH, PROPELLER

PART NUMBER 620-WPC-4400-51-LH

SERIAL NUMBER (see section 3.11.3.1)

BLADE SET SERIAL NUMBERS List serial numbers of the three other blades that make up this set.

CONTRACT NUMBER

SHIPPING WEIGHT As Determined by Contractor

BLADE NUMBER As Balanced

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1-SET

COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL

REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT

DESTROY

5.3.1.3.2. TYPE 2 - BLADE SET, RIGHT HAND (RH)

STOCK NUMBER 2010-01-134-7238

ITEM NAME BLADE SET, RH, PROPELLER

PART NUMBER 620-WPC-4400-51-RH

SERIAL NUMBER (see section 3.11.3.2)

BLADE SET SERIAL NUMBERS List serial numbers of the three other blades that makeup this set.

CONTRACT NUMBER

SHIPPING WEIGHT As Determined by Contractor

BLADE NUMBER As Balanced

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1- SET

COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL

REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT

DESTROY

5.3.1.3.3. TYPE A - PATTERN, LEFT HAND (LH)

STOCK NUMBER 2010-01-F98-0030

ITEM NAME Pattern LH, PROPELLER BLADE

PART NUMBER 210B-PROP-PATTERN-LH

CONTRACT NUMBER

SHIPPING WEIGHT As Determined by Contractor

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1- EA

COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL

REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT

DESTROY

5.3.1.3.4. TYPE B - PATTERN, RIGHT HAND (RH)

STOCK NUMBER 2010-01-F98-0031

ITEM NAME PATTERN RH, PROPELLER BLADE

PART NUMBER 210B-PROP-PATTERN-RH

CONTRACT NUMBER

SHIPPING WEIGHT As Determined by Contractor

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1- EA

COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL

REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT

DESTROY

5.3.1.3.5. (GFE) DUMMY HUB RH & LH

STOCK NUMBER 2010-01-F90-0154

ITEM NAME HUB, DUMMY RH & LH

CONTRACT NUMBER

PART NUMBER 627-WMEC-4400-1

SHIPPING WEIGHT As Determined by Contractor

CONDITION CODE CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT OF ISSUE 1- EA

COAST GUARD ELC MATERIAL

REUSABLE CONTAINER DO NOT

DESTROY

5.3.2. Specification MIL-P-2845D(SH) paragraph 3.10.1.1 shall be reworded as follows; If the container is damaged notify the Contracting Officer at the Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD. 21226-5000. The container shall be opened only by the installing activity.

5.3.3. BAR CODING - Bar code labels shall be supplied on all CLIN's except for those that require data submissions only.

5.3.4. All bar coded labels shall be in accordance with ELC

specification D-000-0100 REV E, DATED 7/96.

5.3.4.1. The actual labels shall be Type "V", Grade "A", Style "2", Composition "b" with plastic laminate.

5.3.4.2. Each label shall contain encoded data for the Stock Number, Contract Number, and the Delivery & Order Number if applicable.

5.3.4.3. The marking required in 5.3 can be applied separately or as part of the Bar Code Label.

6.0 NOTES

6.1. GOVERNMENT & COMMERCIAL DOCUMENT SOURCES

6.1.1. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

6.1.1.1. Specifications and Standards (DODISS Documents)

Sandardization Document Order Desk

700 4, Section D

Philadelphia PA. 19111-5094

215-697-1187

6.1.1.2. DOD & Navy Publications & Forms (Other Than DODISS)

Naval Publication and Forms Center

5801 Tabor Ave.

Philadelphia PA. 19120

215-697-2000

6.1.2. COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS

6.1.2.1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

2 World Trade Center

106 th Floor

New York, NY. 10048

212-839-5000, FAX 212-839-5130

6.1.2.2. Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE)

400 Commonwealth Drive

Warrendale, PA 15096

412-776-4841

FAX 412-776-5760

6.1.2.3. American Society For Quality Control (ASQC)

611 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

414-272-8575, FAX 414-272-1734

6.1.2.4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

212-642-4900

6.1.3. OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

6.1.3.1. USCG Engineering Logistics Center

MAIL STOP #026 BLDG 31 2nd FL.

2401 Hawkins Point Road

Baltimore, MD. 21226-5000

410-762-6475

Attn: Linda Mannion Code 046