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NPR 6000.1F Eff. Date: April 26, 1999 Cancellation Date: March 28, 2005	Requirements for Packaging, Handling, and Transportation for Aeronautical and Space Systems, Equipment, and Associated Components
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Appendix A: Definitions

1. Classes of Shipping and Handling

1.1. Class I. Mission-essential items that, in the event of loss, damage, or delay in shipment, would seriously affect the program or project.

1.2. Class II. Delicate or sensitive items not covered by Class I or Class III. These items are those that may be damaged readily by improper handling.

1.3. Class III. Items requiring special handling and monitoring.

1.4. Class IV. Those items that may be transported or handled through the use of normal commercial transportation means.

2. Contract Data Requirements List

A listing of the technical information and reports required for a contract including submittal and approval criteria and instruction.

3. Contractor

The Center transportation support services contractor or a program or project contractor responsible for shipping on behalf of NASA.

4. Levels of Protection for Preservation, Packaging, and Packing

4.1. Level A. Maximum protection level required for protection of materiel against the most severe worldwide shipment, handling, and storage.

4.2. Level B. Intermediate protection level required for protection of materiel under anticipated favorable conditions during worldwide shipment, handling, and storage.

4.3. Level C. Minimum protection level required for protection of materiel under known favorable conditions.

5. Mission Essential Item

An item of equipment or a part for which the lack of immediate issue on call at the demand source would adversely affect a program or project schedule, safety, or reliability.

6. NASA Critical Space Item Label

A standardized, distinctive label that is prominently displayed on all interior and exterior shipping containers for items on the Transport Critical Item List. Labels shall only be affixed to the exterior container for items not on the Transport Critical Item List but requiring special transportation consideration due to schedule or program constraints. The label alerts shipping and handling personnel to the criticality of the item.

7. Packaging

The application and use of adequate protective measures to prevent damage during transportation and storage, including application of package wraps, cushioning, and complete identification markings.

8. Packaging, Handling, and Transportation Record, NASA Form 1426

The official record defining the specific levels and means of preservation, packaging, packing, marking, handling, and shipping instructions for mission-essential items.

9. Packing

The final placement of items or packages in exterior shipping containers or other media, including necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, exterior strapping, and marking.

10. Preservation

The application and use of adequate protective measures to prevent deterioration from environmental hazards. Measures may include appropriate cleaning and drying methods, preservatives, and wrapping for protection from chemical danger.

11. Special Design Packaging

Packaging that is used for items possessing characteristics requiring specially designed cushioning, blocking and bracing, or specially designed containers to provide necessary protection. The approval of a packaging engineer or specialist may be required. Special design packaging applies to items that present the following:

11.1. Special handling, packaging, or transportation problems because of restrictive shock or vibration characteristics.

11.2. A requirement for special environmental control.

11.3. A requirement for maintenance within special or critical pressure or temperature limits.

11.4. A requirement for specialized container design, special handling devices, fixtures, or monitoring devices. 11.5. A requirement to meet special conditions and limitations of storage.

11.6. Special kitting requirements containing hazardous materials.

11.7. Kitting processes containing special design packaging.

12. Transport Critical Item List

A list of items prepared by the contractor and approved by a Center Transportation Officer. The list shall include items that are deemed mission essential, require special handling, monitoring, or an escort.

13. Transportation Official

The official(s) assigned the central responsibility for implementing traffic management functions.

14. Unit Package

The first tie wrap or container applied to a single item or several items of the same identifying number or nomenclature, or a group of items included under one identifying number or nomenclature that comprise a complete or identifiable package.

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