SPI p17-1-9289-1B.pdf

This is a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) document for a Variable Volume Piston Pump (NSN 4320-01-490-9654), providing detailed requirements for unit packing and military preservation. The document specifies Method of Preservation (MOP) 31 and includes comprehensive packaging requirements including wrapping, cushioning, barrier bags, and container specifications.

The SPI details a nine-step packaging process that includes cleaning and drying requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1, specific cushioning materials and dimensions, heat sealing procedures, and quality assurance provisions. Key specifications include unit pack weight of 42.31 lbs, cube size of 1.345 cubic feet, and exterior dimensions of 13.50 x 13.50 x 12.75 inches. The document includes palletization requirements for shipments exceeding 50 cubic feet or 250 pounds, and requires extensive quality assurance testing including First Article Testing (FAT) and Production Lot Testing with specific sampling, visual examination, and certification requirements. The SPI was originally prepared in March 2007 and revised in June 2024.