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safety precaution requirements of "Ammunition and Explosives Ashore, " OP 5, should be made
applicable.
Hazard notice. The initiator described herein and certain of its components are flammable,
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explosive, or both. Consequently, they present hazards in manufacture, handling, storage, and shipment.
The contractor should recognize these hazards and take appropriate measures to guard and protect against
fire, explosion, adverse environment, corrosive atmosphere, rough handling, and electrical-induced
incidents.
6.6
Definitions.
6.6.1 Mechanical failure. Mechanical failure is any deformation or breakage of a part, the occurrence
of which is other than a design function.
6.6.2 Ignition delay time. Ignition delay time is the time between the firing pin striking the primer or
ignition device and the first indication of pressure.
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Subject term (key word) listing.
Ejection systems, aircrew
Emergency escape systems, aircrew
Escape systems, aircrew
Life-saving systems, aircrew
Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify
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changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of the changes. These changes were
authorized by Indian Head ECP 12E25BW007.
Custodian:
Preparing activity
Navy-OS
Navy - OS
Air Force-99
(Project 1377-2012-008)
Review activity:
Air Force-70
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since
organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above
using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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