13414Specs.pdf

This is a technical specification and procurement document for reusable containers used for packaging major repairables for the U.S. Navy. The document, issued by the Aviation Supply Office, establishes comprehensive requirements for a family of fiberglass-based containers designed to protect sensitive military equipment during shipping and storage.

The containers must be manufactured from fiberglass, virgin polyethylene, or other virgin synthetic/plastic materials, with closure accomplished through integrally molded or extruded aluminum tongue-in-groove gaskets. Key specifications include quarter-turn fasteners (Simmons part number B2240 B1900-1144), chest-type handles with spring-loaded folding mechanisms, automatic two-way pressure relief valves with 0.5 psig cracking pressure, and polyurethane cushioning material (MIL-P-26514, Type 1, Class 2, Grade C). Containers must be permanently marked with NSN, "Property of U.S. Govt," contract numbers, manufacturer part numbers, and supplemental markings ("DO NOT REMOVE ITEM UNTIL READY FOR USE," "REUSABLE - DO NOT DESTROY CONTAINER/CUSHIONING," and "THIS CONTAINER MUST BE RETURNED TO SUPPLY AT TIME OF EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE OR WHEN NOT IN USE"). The specification includes 26 distinct container sizes ranging from 4x4x8 inches to 34x24x18 inches, with cavity/dummy load sizes, estimated weights, and handle quantities specified for each. Quality assurance provisions mandate first article inspection with 80 instrumented drop tests and 26 non-instrumented low-temperature drops (-20°F), followed by production inspection at 1% sampling or minimum one sample per lot. All production inspections must be witnessed by government representatives.