13414Specs (2).pdf

This document is a technical specification and procurement requirement for a family of reusable shipping and storage containers designed for packaging major repairables and War Reserve Assets (WRA/SRA) for the U.S. Navy. The specification, issued by the Aviation Supply Office, establishes design, manufacturing, quality control, and testing standards for fiberglass containers in various sizes, ranging from approximately 10x10x14 inches to 34x24x17 inches in internal dimensions.

Key requirements include: container shells molded from fiberglass or virgin polyethylene with integral tongue-in-groove closures featuring gaskets, quarter-turn fasteners (Simmons part number B2240-B1900-1144 or equivalent), chest-type handles with spring-loaded ball retention, automatic two-way pressure relief valves rated at 0.5 psig, and polyurethane cushioning material conforming to MIL-P-26514 Type 1, Class 2, Grade C. Containers must be identified with self-adhesive nameplates conforming to MIL-P-15024, marked with NSN and contract numbers, and supplemented with water-resistant labeling and special markings including "DO NOT REMOVE ITEM UNTIL READY FOR USE" and "REUSABLE - DO NOT DESTROY CONTAINER/CUSHIONING." Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-726 desiccant packaging codes. First article inspection is mandatory with drop testing (80 drops per ASTM D-775), low-temperature drop testing (-20°F per Fed. Test Method Std. 101C), and pneumatic leak testing. Production inspection requires one percent sampling or minimum of one sample per lot, with all inspections witnessed by government representatives. Quality assurance is divided into first article inspection and production inspection phases, with government responsibility for first article performance and contractor responsibility for production inspection performance.