MIL-T-45809F(AL)
5.
PACKAGING
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5.1 Preservation.
Preservation sahll be level A, C or commercial as
specified (see 6.2).
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5.1.1.
Level A.
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5.1.1.1. First article. When first article packaging inspection is
specified, the supplier shall furnish one complete unit for examination.
first article may be either a preproduction unit or an initial production unit
which conforms to the requirements stated herein. In either casef the approved
first article and the production units shall be identical and in accordance
with the terms of the contract, Approval of the first article shall not
relieve the supplier of the responsibility to furnish equipment and packaging
in accordance with the stated
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5.1.1.2. Disassembly. When practical, items shall be disassembled to
afford protection of components, attachments, and accessories against damage,
pilferage and to reduce cubage. Disassmbled parts shall be clearly and
legibly marked as to identity and proper location on the assembled item and
matchmarked when necessary to facilitate reasembly. Removed parts and mating
parts on the item shall be matchmarked by stenciling on the part or by the use
Of tags. Tags shall be waterproof and ink used shall be waterproof. Tags
shall be firmly secured to each individual part. All fasteners removed during
disassembly shall be installed in one of the mating parts. A part shall not
be dissassembled unless it can be readily assembled in the field without
special skills or tools.