AIA/NAS 3448-2012 pdf download OPTICAL COMPONENTS, PACKAGING OF
1.0 SCOPE: This standard provides a method for the packaging of optical components or assemblies having critical surfaces (e.g., mirrors, lenses, optical filters, etc.) .
2.0 REFERENCE
2.1 General Packaging Standard NAS 850.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
3.1.1 Requirements of General Packaging Standard NAS 850 are a part of this standard except as noted herein.
3. 1. 2 Optical surfaces shall not be touched with bare hands. Use clean cotton or plastic gloves.
3.1.3 Packaging materials in intimate contact with the item or within the container shall be chemically neutral, non-dusting, and free from foreign contaminants.
3.2 Unit Packaging
3.2.1 The quantity per unit package shall be as follows unless otherwise specified by the procurement document:
One (1) each.
3.2.2 Wrap each item in at least two thickness of lens tissues,with the tissue molded to the contour of the item or with folds or flaps suitably secured.
( L/ .- ~ -a A3. 2. 3 Place wrapped item in a rigid container, using foam cushioning of sufficient density and thickness to protect and restrict movement of the item.
Unit Package 3. 2. 4 Close container by any means which allows opening and reclosing without damage to the container or contents.
3.3 Intermediate Packaging
3.3.1 Intermediate packaging shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of NAS 850.
3, 4 Packing
3.4.1 Exterior packing shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of NAS 850.
3, 5 Marking
3.5.1 Unit, intermediate, and exterior containers shall be marked in accordance with applicable requirements of NAS 850.
3.5.2 Unit packages shall include the following additional identification:
OPTICAL COMPONENTS
Keep in Package Until Ready for Use
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 Packages which do not conform to these requirements are subject to rejection and return to supplier at his expense.
NOTE: Callout of military specifications is deleted.

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