AIA/NAS 3453-2013 pdf download FASTENERS, AEROSPACE, PACKAGING OF
1 . SCOPE
This standard provides for the packaging of multiple fasteners in a transparent, plastic bag.
2. REFERENCES
Aerospace Industries Association
NAS850 General Packaging Standard
Copies can be obtained from the Aerospace Industries Association, 1 000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1 700, Arlington, VA 22209. www.aia-aerospace.org
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
3.1 .1 Requirements of General Packaging Standard NAS850 are part of this standard except as noted herein.
3.2 Unit Packaging
3.2.1 The quantity per unit package shall be in accordance with Table I, unless otherwise specified by the procurement document.
3.2.2 Package items in a suitable size bag fabricated of transparent plastic able to withstand multiple handling without egradation.
3.2.3 Accomplish unit closure by heat sealing or pressed closure as applicable maintaining minimum air volume when bags are heat sealed. Allow sufficient material to accomplish at least one additional reseal.
3.3 Intermediate Packaging
3.3.1 Intermediate packaging shall be in accordance with the requirements of NAS850 except as noted.
3.3.2 The gross packed weight of any one container shall not exceed 20 pounds and size limited to 1 1 -1 /2 inches x 4-1 /2 inches x 4-1 /2 inches.
3.4 Packing
3.4.1 Exterior packing shall be in accordance with the requirements of NAS850.
3.5 Marking
3.5.1 Unit, intermediate, and exterior containers shall be marked in accordance with applicable requirements of NAS850.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 Packages which do not conform to these requirements are subject to rejection and return to the supplier at his expense.