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GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

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DOCUMENT HISTORY LOG, NASA-STD-5005

Status
(Baseline/ Document Effective
Description
Revision Revision Date
Canceled
Baseline 5-10-1996 Baseline Release
Revision A 5-15-2001 Incorporates numerous reference updates as listed below:
REFERENCES ADDED REFERENCES DELETED
NASA-SPEC-5004 MIL-B-7883
MIL-C-26482 MIL-C-26482
MIL-DTL-38999 MIL-C-38999
NSS 1740.16 MIL-H-6088
NASA-STD-6001 MIL-H-6875
NASA-STD-5008 MIL-I-6870
NASA-HDBK-1001 MIL-M-8090
MIL-HDBK-5961 KSC-STD-C-0001
MIL-HDBK-6870 MIL-STD-462
NPD 8010.2 MIL-STD-701
NPG-1620.1 MIL-STD-975
NPG 7120.5 NHB-1620.3
NPG 8715.3 NHB 7120.5
ANSI/AIAA R-100 NHB 8060.1
ISO 9001 NASA-TM-4511
ISO 14625 KSC-CP-986
ISO 15389 ANSI-ASQC Q9001
ASTM MNL 36 ASTM E380
AWS D1.6 ANSI/IEEE 268
IEEE/ASTM S1 10
AMS H-6088
AMS H-6875
AS 8090
DEFINITION/ACRONYMS ADDED DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS
DELETED
EWR ASNT
NPD ASQC
NPG NMI
SCAPE
ISO
B 9-15-2003 Revised as Indicated Below:
Table of Contents: 5.4.1.5.2 changed from Type J to Reactive fluid
service. Foreword, second paragraph, second sentence, changed
Engineering Standards Steering Council (ESSC) to ”NASA Technical
Standards Working Group (NTSWG).”

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2.2 Documents deleted: MSFC-SPEC 522, MSFC-PROC-186, MSFC-
PROC-380, MSFC-SPEC-222, MSFC-SPEC-379, MSFC-SPEC-515,
NSTS-DN-C-0005, MIL-C-5015, MIL-C-26482, MIL-C-39012, MIL-H-
81200, MIL-W-16878, NSS/GO 1740.9, KSC, KHB 17007.7. Documents
added: NASA-STD-8719.9, MIL-DTL-5015, MIL-DTL-16878, MIL-PRF-
39012, Title of MIL-STD-810 changed to: “Department of Defense Test
Method Standard for Environmental Engineering, Considerations and
Laboratory Tests”. Revision “H” was added to MIL-HDBK-5. MIL-HDBK-
17 changed to MIL-HDBK-17/1, “Composite Materials Handbook Volume
1, Polymer Matrix Components Guidelines for Characterization of
Structural Materials”. MIL-HDBK-6870, title changed to: “Inspection
Program Requirements Nondestructive for Aircraft and Missile Materials
and Parts”. NSS1740.16, title changed to “Guidelines for Hydrogen
System Design, Materials, Selection, Operations, Storage and
Transportation”.

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DOCUMENT HISTORY LOG, NASA-STD-5005 (CONT’D)

Status
(Baseline/ Document Effective
Description
Revision Revision Date
Canceled
2.3 SAS 30 and SAS 33 were deleted; ADM-1 Aluminum Design
Manual was added; AISI SG 673 title changed to “Cold Formed Steel
Design Manual”; MO 16 was changed to AISC 316-89, “Manual of Steel
Construction – Vol. 1 (Reference 316-1989) Allowable Stress Design”;
MO 15L was changed to AISC 325-11 LFRD “Manual of Steel
Construction Third Edition. ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Requirements; IEEE/ASTM S1 10 Added “American National Standard
for Use of the International System of Units (SI), MG-1 changed to
“Information Guide for General Purpose Industrial AC Small and
Medium Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor Standards”; CGA C-4 Replaced
by CGA-C-7; AMS H-6875, Title changed to Heat Treatment of Steel,
Process For”; AMS-H-6088 superseded by AMS-2770, -2771, -2772;
AMS-H-81200, “Heat Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys” was
added. Added “Steel” to NASA-STD-6001 title. Changed title of TM 5-
809-10/NAVFAC to “Seismic Design Guidelines for Upgrading Existing
Buildings, P-355/AFM 88-3, Chapter 13.” Changed title of EWR 127-1
to “Eastern and Western Range Safety Policies and Processes, Range
Safety Requirements.” Added ASTM A36, Standard Specification for
Carbon Structural Steel; ASTM A325, Standard Specification for
Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength; and ASTM A490, Standard Specification for Structural Bolts,
Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
3.1: Abbreviations/Acronyms added A-50, AMS, ICBO, NTSWG, SDO,
and YA. Deleted NAS and NHB.
4.3.5.4: Changed NSTS-SN-C-0005 to JSC-SN-C-0005.
4.8.3.1: Lifting devices NSS-GO-1749 replaced by NASA-STD-8719.9.
5.1.1 AISC MO15L replaced by AISC M015L,…AA SAS 30 replaced by
AA SAS 33. Changed MO16 to 316-89; changed AA SAS 30 to ADM-
1.
5.2.2: Changed ASTM MNL 36 to ASTM MANL 36.
5.2.8 NSS/GO 1740.9 replaced by NASA-STD-8719.9….
5.2.11 MO 15L or MO 16 as appropriate replaced by AISC 318-89 and
added ASTM before A490.
5.2.15: Change Division I, II, or III to 1, 2, or 3.
5.4.1.1 MIL-S-16216 Replaced by T9074-BD-G1B-010/300
5.4.1.2 MSFC-SPEC-522 replaced by NASA-STD-6004.
5.1.4.5.2 “Type J” replaced by “Reactive” throughout section
5.4.2.2: Added ANSI/ before AIAA R-100.
5.4.2.9 MIL-W-16878 replaced by MIL-DTL-16878.
5.4.2.10 MIL-C-5015 replaced by MIL-DTL-5015, …
5.4.2.10.1 MIL-C-39012 replaced by MIL-PRF-39012.
5.4.2.15: Changed ICS 2 to NEMA-ICS2.
5.4.3.1 MIL-H-81200 replaced by AMS-H-81200.
5.4.3.13 AMS2770, AMS2771, and AMS2772 replaces
AMS-H-6088. Changed AMS I-6875 to AMS-H-6875.
5.6.8 word “end ”added before items
5.9 KHB 1700.7 added
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FOREWORD

This standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and all field installations and is
intended to provide a common framework for consistent practices across NASA programs.

This standard was developed to establish uniform engineering practices and methods and to
ensure the inclusion of essential criteria in the design of ground support equipment (GSE) used
by or for NASA. The standard was updated by NASA Technical Standards Working Group
(NTSWG) and approved by the Engineering Management Council (EMC). This standard is
applicable to GSE that supports space vehicle or payload programs or projects and is
consistent with the requirements specified in ISO 14625. This standard does not apply to
facilities.

This standard establishes preferred practices for the design of GSE used by or for the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programs and projects. This standard is
recommended for the design of nonflight hardware and software used to support the operations
of receiving, transportation, handling, assembly, inspection, test, checkout, service, launch, and
recovery of space vehicles and payloads at NASA launch, landing, or retrieval sites. These
criteria and practices may be used for items used at the manufacturing, development, and test
sites upstream of the launch, landing, or retrieval sites.

Revision B of this standard incorporates numerous reference updates and some clarification of
requirements.

This standard is not self-imposing. It may be cited in contracts and program documents as a
technical requirement or as a reference for guidance. Determining the suitability of this
standard and its provisions is the responsibility of program/project management and the
performing organization. Individual provisions of this standard may be tailored (i.e., modified or
deleted) by contract or program specifications to meet specific program/project needs and
constraints.

Requests for information, corrections, or additions to this standard should be directed to:
Spaceport Engineering and Technology, Mail Code YA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899,
using the form attached to the back of this standard. Requests for general information
concerning standards should be sent to the NASA Technical Standards Program Office, ED41,
MSFC, AL 35812 (telephone 256-544-2448). This and other NASA standards/handbooks may
be viewed and downloaded, free-of-charge, from our NASA Technical Standards Homepage:
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Original signed by:

Theron M. Bradley
Chief Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

DOCUMENT HISTORY LOG ................................................................... i

FOREWORD ............................................................................................ iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... v

1. SCOPE ................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Applicability ....................................................................................... 1

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................... 1

2.1 General .............................................................................................. 1
2.2 Government documents ..................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks.......................................... 2
2.3 Non-Government publications ............................................................ 5
2.4 Order of precedence .......................................................................... 9

3. ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................... 9

3.1 Acronyms used in this standard ............................................................ 9
3.2 Definitions used in this standard ........................................................... 11
3.2.1 Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) .......................................................... 11
3.2.2 Critical weld .......................................................................................... 11
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3.2.3 Flight Hardware ..................................................................................... 11

3.2.4 Ground support equipment.................................................................... 11
3.2.5 Safe working load.................................................................................. 11
3.2.6 Safety critical ......................................................................................... 11
3.2.7 Safety factor .......................................................................................... 11

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 11

4.1 General.................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Functional designations......................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Servicing................................................................................................ 12
4.2.2 Checkout and test ................................................................................. 12
4.2.3 Handling and transportation .................................................................. 12
4.2.4 Auxiliary ................................................................................................. 12
4.2.5 Umbilical ................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Characteristics....................................................................................... 12
4.3.1 Performance characteristics .................................................................. 12
4.3.1.1 Operability ............................................................................................. 12
4.3.1.2 Interfaces............................................................................................... 12
4.3.1.3 Producibility ........................................................................................... 12
4.3.2 Physical characteristics ......................................................................... 13
4.3.2.1 Limited life ............................................................................................. 13
4.3.2.2 Useful life............................................................................................... 13
4.3.2.3 Protective coating.................................................................................. 13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)

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4.3.2.4 Colors ................................................................................................... 13

4.3.2.5 Metric system ........................................................................................ 13
4.3.2.6 Redundancy .......................................................................................... 13
4.3.3 Reliability .......................................................................................... 13
4.3.4 Maintainability........................................................................................ 14
4.3.5 Environmental conditions ...................................................................... 14
4.3.5.1 Natural environment .............................................................................. 14
4.3.5.2 Launch-induced environment ................................................................ 14
4.3.5.3 Controlled interior environment ............................................................. 14
4.3.5.4 Controlled clean environment................................................................ 14
4.3.5.5 Uncontrolled interior environment ......................................................... 14
4.3.5.6 Fire/explosion hazard environment ....................................................... 14
4.3.5.7 Environmental test methods .................................................................. 14
4.3.5.8 Seismic environment ............................................................................. 15
4.3.6 Transportability...................................................................................... 15
4.4 Documentation ...................................................................................... 15
4.4.1 Drawings and specifications.................................................................. 15
4.4.2 Technical documentation ...................................................................... 15
4.4.3 Operations and maintenance documentation (OMD) ............................ 15
4.5 Logistics .......................................................................................... 15
4.6 Personnel and training .......................................................................... 15
4.7 Qualification .......................................................................................... 16
4.8 Quality assurance.................................................................................. 16
4.8.1 General ....................................................................................... 16
4.8.2 Responsibility for verification.............................................................. 16
4.8.3 Testing ....................................................................................... 16
4.8.3.1 Load test ....................................................................................... 16
4.8.3.2 Nondestructive test (NDT) .................................................................. 16
4.8.3.3 Test reports ....................................................................................... 16
4.8.3.4 Instrumentation calibration ................................................................. 17
4.8.4 Quality conformance verification ........................................................ 17
4.9 Packaging ....................................................................................... 17
4.9.1 Preservation and packaging............................................................... 17
4.9.2 Shipping containers............................................................................ 17
4.9.3 Weight and size.................................................................................. 17
4.9.4 Parts protection .................................................................................. 17
4.9.5 Precision clean parts .......................................................................... 17
4.9.6 Marking............................................................................................... 17
4.9.7 Environmental recording instruments ................................................. 17
4.9.8 Transportation and storage ................................................................ 18

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5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ............................... 18

5.1 Structural design ................................................................................ 18
5.1.1 Structural steel and other structures .................................................. 18
5.1.2 Safety factor ....................................................................................... 18
5.1.3 Scaffolding ....................................................................................... 18
5.1.4 Critical weld ....................................................................................... 18
5.2 Mechanical design.............................................................................. 18
5.2.1 Pneumatics ....................................................................................... 18
5.2.2 Cryogenics ....................................................................................... 18
5.2.3 Hypergols ....................................................................................... 18
5.2.4 Hydrocarbons ..................................................................................... 18
5.2.5 Hydraulics ....................................................................................... 19
5.2.6 Environmental control system (ECS) and coolant
servicing systems ............................................................................... 19
5.2.7 Life support ....................................................................................... 19
5.2.8 Lifting devices..................................................................................... 19
5.2.9 Springs .............................................................................................. 19
5.2.10 Umbilical design ................................................................................. 19
5.2.11 Torque limits ....................................................................................... 19
5.2.12 Tethers ............................................................................................. 19
5.2.13 Jacks .......................................................................................................... 19
5.2.14 Transportation equipment .................................................................. 19
5.2.15 Pressure vessels ................................................................................ 19
5.3 Electrical/electronic design................................................................. 20
5.3.1 Electrical control and monitor equipment ........................................... 20
5.3.2 Pneumatic and hydraulic mechanical components ............................ 20
5.3.3 Internal wiring ..................................................................................... 20
5.3.4 Pyrotechnic systems .......................................................................... 20
5.3.5 Electrical power .................................................................................. 20
5.3.6 Bonding and grounding ...................................................................... 20
5.3.7 Hazard proofing.................................................................................. 20
5.3.8 Lightning protection ............................................................................ 20
5.3.9 Software ............................................................................................. 20
5.3.10 Firmware ............................................................................................ 20
5.4 Materials, parts, and processes ......................................................... 20
5.4.1 Materials ............................................................................................. 20
5.4.1.1 Hydrogen embrittlement ..................................................................... 21
5.4.1.2 Stress corrosion ................................................................................. 21
5.4.1.3 Dissimilar metals ................................................................................ 21
5.4.1.4 Toxic materials or formulations .......................................................... 21
5.4.1.5 Flammability, odor, and offgassing..................................................... 21
5.4.1.5.1 Oxygen service................................................................................... 21
5.4.1.5.2 Reactive fluid service ......................................................................... 21

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5.4.1.6 Heat and blast protection ................................................................... 21

5.4.1.7 Potting and molding compound .......................................................... 21
5.4.1.8 Fungus resistance .............................................................................. 21
5.4.1.9 Liquid locking compounds .................................................................. 22
5.4.2 Parts ............................................................................................. 22
5.4.2.1 Use of commercial items .................................................................... 22
5.4.2.2 Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts .................. 22
5.4.2.3 Tubing and fittings .............................................................................. 22
5.4.2.4 Fluid system components................................................................... 22
5.4.2.5 Electrical power receptacles and plugs .............................................. 22
5.4.2.6 Electrical power cable ........................................................................ 22
5.4.2.7 Electrical cable ................................................................................... 22
5.4.2.8 Fiber-optic cable................................................................................. 22
5.4.2.9 Electrical hookup wire ........................................................................ 23
5.4.2.10 Connectors ....................................................................................... 23
5.4.2.10.1 Coaxial (RF) connectors..................................................................... 23
5.4.2.10.2 Protective covers or caps ................................................................... 23
5.4.2.11 Sensors and transducers ................................................................... 23
5.4.2.12 Exterior electrical enclosures ............................................................. 23
5.4.2.13 Racks, panels, and modular enclosures ............................................ 23
5.4.2.14 Printed circuit (PC) boards ................................................................. 23
5.4.2.15 Motors ....................................................................................... 23
5.4.2.16 Threaded fasteners ............................................................................ 24
5.4.3 Processes ....................................................................................... 24
5.4.3.1 Welding ....................................................................................... 24
5.4.3.2 Brazing ....................................................................................... 24
5.4.3.3 Soldering ....................................................................................... 24
5.4.3.4 Tube assembly ................................................................................... 24
5.4.3.5 Fitting lubrication ................................................................................ 24
5.4.3.6 Fluid system cleaning......................................................................... 24
5.4.3.7 Riveting ....................................................................................... 25
5.4.3.8 Crimping ....................................................................................... 25
5.4.3.9 Potting and molding............................................................................ 25
5.4.3.10 Electrical cable fabrication.................................................................. 25
5.4.3.11 Corrosion control ................................................................................ 25
5.4.3.12 Metal treatment and plating ................................................................ 25
5.4.3.13 Heat treating....................................................................................... 25
5.5 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) .................................................... 25
5.6 Identification markings and labels ...................................................... 25
5.6.1 Systems and equipment ..................................................................... 25
5.6.2 Load test ....................................................................................... 25
5.6.3 Piping systems ................................................................................... 25
5.6.4 Compressed gas cylinders ................................................................. 25
5.6.5 Load capacity ..................................................................................... 26
5.6.6 Test weights ....................................................................................... 26

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5.6.7 Electrical cable assemblies ................................................................ 26

5.6.8 Serial numbers ................................................................................... 26
5.7 Workmanship ..................................................................................... 27
5.8 Interchangeability ............................................................................... 27
5.9 Safety ................................................................................................ 27
5.10 Human performance........................................................................... 27
5.10.1 Human engineering ............................................................................ 27
5.10.2 Operating characteristics.................................................................... 27
5.10.3 Personnel lifting limits......................................................................... 27
5.10.4 Propellant handlers ensemble (PHE) operators ................................. 27
5.11 Security ....................................................................................... 27
5.12 Government-furnished property.......................................................... 27

6. NOTES ................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................... 28

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GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

1. SCOPE

1.1 Purpose. This standard establishes the general characteristics, performance, design,
test, safety, reliability, maintainability, supportability, and quality requirements for ground support
systems and equipment intended for use at NASA launch, landing, or retrieval locations. This
standard specifies the criteria to provide simple, robust, safe, reliable, maintainable, supportable,
and cost-effective ground support equipment (GSE) necessary to support space vehicle and
payload launch operations.

1.2 Applicability. This standard recommends preferred engineering practices for NASA
programs and projects. It may be cited in contracts and program documents as a technical
requirement or as a reference for guidance. Determining the suitability of this standard and its
provisions is the responsibility of program/project management and the performing organization.
Individual provisions of this standard may be tailored (i.e., modified or deleted) by contract or
program specifications to meet specific program/project needs and constraints.

This standard is not intended to be self-imposing. The criteria specified herein shall be the
baseline or preferred guidelines for NASA programs, but selection and tailoring to meet specific
needs are the responsibility of individual programs. Existing programs and contracts may
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continue to use existing program or contract-unique GSE design requirements for the life of the
program or contract (including follow-on contracts) on existing or new GSE for that program or
contract. Retrofit of existing GSE to comply with this standard is at the discretion of the
applicable program or project office. When this standard is used in a procurement action, the
standard should be reviewed by the program/project office for applicability, and only the
sections that apply to the project or program should be included in the procurement
documentation. The revision of this standard that was current at the time directions are issued
to design, construct, manufacture, or procure the GSE shall be applicable for the useful life of
the GSE. Modifications of existing GSE may be done so the modified GSE complies with the
revision that is current at the time directions are issued to modify the GSE. This standard does
not apply to facilities.

The criteria of this standard may be used for the GSE used at the manufacturing, development, or
test sites prior to arrival at the launch, landing, or retrieval sites. This standard is recommended
for the design of nonflight hardware and software used to support the operations of transporting,
receiving, handling, assembly, test, checkout, service, launch, and recovery of space vehicles and
payloads at the launch, landing, or retrieval sites. The criteria specified in this standard are
recommended for high-risk program and project GSE. GSE for medium- and low-risk programs
and projects may use the criteria stated herein at the discretion of the program/project office.
Refer to NPG 7120.5 for definition of the high-, medium-, and low-risk programs and projects.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in this standard. While
every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are
cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in this standard,
whether or not they are listed.

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2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards

and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issuance in effect on the date of invitation for bids or requests for proposals shall
apply.

Most of the documents below can be viewed or downloaded, free-of-charge, from the NASA
Technical Standards website: http://standards.nasa.gov. by those persons within the
<nasa.gov> domain, Those documents that are not readily available from the website can be
ordered directly from the Standards Developing Organizations (SDO) or other document
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

NASA-HDBK-1001 Terrestrial Environment (Climatic) Criteria

Handbook for Use in Aerospace Vehicle
Development

NASA-SPEC-5004 Welding of Aerospace Ground Support Equipment

and Related Nonconventional Facilities

NASA-STD-5008 Protective Coating of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel,

and Aluminum on Launch Structures, Facilities, and
Ground Support Equipment

NASA-STD-6001 Flammability, Odor, Offgassing, and Compatibility

Requirements and Test Procedures for Materials in
Environments that Support Combustion

NASA-STD-6004 Selection of Metallic Material for Stress Corrosion

Cracking Resistance

NASA-STD-8719.9 Standard for Lifting Devices and Equipment

NPD 8010.2 Use of the Metric System of Measurement in NASA

Programs

NPG 1620.1 Security Procedures and Guidelines Handbook

NPG 7120.5 NASA Program and Project Management

Processes and Requirements

NPG 8715.3 NASA Safety Manual

NSS 1740.16 Safety Standard for Hydrogen and Hydrogen

Systems Guidelines for Hydrogen System Design,
Materials Selection, Operations, Storage, and
Transportation

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George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), NASA

MSFC-SPEC-164 Cleanliness of Components for Use in Oxygen Fuel

and Pneumatic Systems Specification

MSFC-SPEC-250 Protective Finishes for Space Vehicle Structures

and Associated Flight Equipment, General
Specification for

MSFC-STD-156 Riveting, Fabrication and Inspection, Standard for

MSFC-STD-486 Standard, Threaded Fasteners, Torque Limits for

John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC), NASA

KSC-C-123 Surface Cleanliness of Fluid Systems, Specification

for

KSC-E-165 Electrical Ground Support Equipment, Fabrication,

Specification for

KSC-SPEC-E-0029 Compound, Potting and Molding, Elastomeric,

Specification for

KSC-SPEC-E-0031 Electrical Cables, General Specification for

KSC-SPEC-Z-0008 Flared Tube Assemblies and Installation of Fittings

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and Fitting Assemblies, Fabrication and Installation
of, Specification for

KSC-SPEC-Z-0009 Lubrication, Thread, Corrosion-Resistant Steel and

Aluminum Alloy Tube Fittings, Specification for

KSC-STD-E-0004 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Mechanical Components,

Electrical Design, Standard for

KSC-STD-Z-0005 Design of Pneumatic Ground-Support Equipment,

Standard for (ITAR Controlled)

KSC-STD-Z-0006 Hypergolic Propellants Ground Support Equipment,

Design of, Standard for

KSC-STD-Z-0008 Ground Life Support Systems and Equipment,

Standard for, Design of

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC), NASA

JSC-SN-C-0005 Space Shuttle Contamination Control

Requirements (Superseding SN-C-0005)

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Military

MIL-C-22992 Connectors, Plugs and Receptacles, Electrical,

Waterproof, Quick Disconnect, Heavy Duty Type,
General Specification for

MIL-DTL-5015 Connectors, Electrical, Circular Threaded, AN

Type, General Specification for

MIL-DTL-16878 Wire, Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for

MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Miniature, High

Density, Quick Disconnect (Bayonet, Threaded,
and Breech Coupling), Environment Resistant,
Removable Crimp and Hermetic Solder Contacts,
General Specification for

MIL-HDBK-5H Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace

Vehicle Structures

MIL-HDBK-17/1 Composite Materials Handbook Volume 1: Polymer

Matrix Components Guidelines for Characterization
of Structural Materials

MIL-HDBK-149 Rubber

MIL-HDBK-454 General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment

MIL-HDBK-700 Plastics

MIL-HDBK-5961 List of Standard Semiconductor Devices

MIL-HDBK-6870 Inspection Program Requirements Nondestructive

for Aircraft and Missile Materials and Parts

MIL-M-8609 Motors, Direct-Current, 28 Volt System, Aircraft

(Inactive for new design)

MIL-PRF-39012 Connectors, Coaxial, Radio Frequency, General

Specification for

MIL-W-5086 Wire, Electric, Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated, Copper

or Copper Alloy

MIL-W-22759 Wire, Electrical, Fluoropolymer-Insulated Copper or

Copper Alloy

MIL-STD-171 Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces

MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic

Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and
Equipment

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MIL-STD-810 Department of Defense Test Method Standard for

Environmental Engineering Considerations and
Laboratory Tests

MIL-STD-889 Dissimilar Metals

MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering

MIL-STD-1576 Electroexplosive Subsystem Safety Requirements

and Test Methods for Space Systems

T9074-BD-G1B-010/300 Base Materials For Critical Applications:

Requirements For Low Alloy Steel Plate, Forgings,
Castings, Shapes, Bars, And Heads Of HY-
80/100/130 And HSLA-80/100

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

NBS HDBK-105-1 Specifications and Tolerances for Reference

Standards and Field Standard Weights and
Measures
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Federal

FED-STD-595 Colors Used in Government Procurement

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Administration,

Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Standards)

49 CFR 171 to 181 Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations

TECHNICAL MANUALS AND REPORTS

TM 5-809-10/NAVFAC Seismic Design for Buildings, P-355/AFM 88-3,

Chapter 13

EWR 127-1 Eastern and Western Range Safety Policies and

Processes, Range Safety Requirements

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this

document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues in effect on
date of invitation for bids or request for proposals shall apply.

Most of the documents below can be viewed or downloaded, free-of-charge, from the NASA
Technical Standards website http://standards.nasa.gov. by those persons within the <nasa.gov>
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Aluminum Association (AA)

ADM-1 Aluminum Design Manual

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

ACI 318/318R Concrete Reinforced, Building Code Requirements

for

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

AISI-SG-673 Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

AISC 316-89 Manual of Steel Construction – Vol. 1 (Reference

316-1989) Allowable Stress Design

AISC 325-01 LFRD Manual of Steel Construction – Third Edition

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI A10.8 For Construction and Demolition Operations -

Scaffolding - Safety Requirements

ANSI/AIAA R-100 Recommended Practice for Parts Management

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

No number ASHRAE Handbooks

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems

ASME B30.1 Jacks – Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes,

Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

Vessel Code, Section VIII,
Divisions 1, 2, and 3

ASME Boiler and Pressure Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing
Vessel Code, Section IX Procedures, Welders, Brazers, and
Welding and Brazing Operators

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International Standardization Organization (ISO)

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements

ISO 14625 Space systems – Ground support equipment for use

at launch, landing or retrieval sites – General
requirements

ISO 15389 Space systems – Flight-to-ground umbilicals

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded

Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service

ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat

Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A490 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel,

Heat Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A514/A514M Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy

Steel, Heat Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength
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ASTM A517/A517M Plates, Pressure Vessel, Alloy Steel, High-Strength,

Quenched and Tempered

ASTM-MANL-36 Manual for Safe Use of Oxygen Systems:

Guidelines for Oxygen System Design, Materials
Selection, Operations, Storage, and Transportation

American Welding Society (AWS)

No number Brazing Manual

No number Soldering Manual

AWS D1/D1.1M Steel - Structural Welding Code - Standard for

AWS D1.2/D1.2M Structural Welding Code – Aluminum

AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel

AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code Stainless - Steel

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Compressed Gas Association (CGA)

CGA C-7 Guide to the Preparation of Precautionary Labeling

and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers

Electronic Industries Association (EIA)

EIA 310 Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated

Equipment

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE/ASTM SI10 American National Standard for Use of the

International System of Units (SI): The Modern
Metric System

International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)

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IBCO-UBC-V1 Uniform Building Code

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA-ICS2 Industrial Control and Systems: Controllers,

Contractors, and Overload Relays, Rated Not More
Than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC

NEMA-MG1 Information Guide for General Purpose Industrial

AC Small and Medium Squirrel-Cage Induction
Motor Standards

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 50 Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 50B Liquified Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 496 Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical

Equipment

NFPA 780 Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

AMS2770 Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Parts

AMS2771 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Casting

AMS2772 Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Parts

AMS H-6875 Heat Treatment of Steel Raw Materials

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AMS-H-81200 Heat Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys

ARP 1247 General Requirements for Aerospace Ground

Support Equipment, Motorized and Nonmotorized

AS 1097 Seal Ring 37-Degree Flared Tube Fitting End

AS 8090 Mobility, Towed Aerospace Ground Equipment,

General Requirements for

Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)

No number Handbook for Spring Design

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this
document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption
has been obtained.

3. ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.1 Acronyms used in this standard are:

A-50 Aerozine-50
AA Aluminum Association
ac alternating current
ACI American Concrete Institute
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AMS Aerospace Material Specification
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
CFC chlorofluorocarbon
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CGA Compressed Gas Association
CIL Critical Items List
COTS commercial off-the-shelf
ECS environmental control system
EEE electrical, electronic, and electromechanical
e.g. for example
EIA Electronic Industries Association
EMC Engineering Management Council
EMI electromagnetic interference
EWR Eastern and Western Range
FED Federal
FMECA Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis
GFE Government-furnished equipment

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GFI Government-furnished information

GFL Government-furnished labor
GFP Government-furnished property
GFS Government-furnished software
GP general publication (KSC)
GSE ground support equipment
HDBK handbook
ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
ICD interface control document
i.e. that is
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IPC interconnecting and packaging electronic circuits
ISO International Standardization Organization
JSC Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
KHB KSC handbook
KSC John F. Kennedy Space Center
LH2 liquid hydrogen
LHe liquid helium
LO2 liquid oxygen
MIL military
MMH monomethylhydrazine
MPa megapascal
MS military standard
MSFC George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
MUA Material Usage Agreement
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NBS National Bureau of Standards
NDT nondestructive test
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPD NASA Policy Directive
NPG NASA Procedures & Guidelines
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NH3 ammonia
N2H4 hydrazine
N2O4 nitrogen tetroxide
NPD NASA Policy Directive
NPG NASA Policy Guideline
NTSWG NASA Technical Standards Working Group
OMD operations and maintenance documentation
ORD operational readiness date
PC printed circuit
PCB polychlorobiphenyl
PHE Propellant Handlers Ensemble
psi pound per square inch
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SCAPE Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble
SCC stress corrosion cracking
SDO Standards Developing Organizations
SMI Spring Manufacturers Institute

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SPEC specification
STD standard
TM technical manual
UBC Uniform Building Code
YA Spaceport Engineering and Technology
°C degree Celsius
°F degree Fahrenheit

3.2 Definitions used in this standard are:

3.2.1 Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS). Equipment, including hardware and associated

software/procedures, that is commercially available from current industry inventory.

3.2.2 Critical weld. A weld whose single failure during any operating condition could
result in injury to personnel or damage to property or flight hardware.

3.2.3 Flight hardware. Hardware intended for launch into space including booster,
engines, payload, and manned or unmanned components.

3.2.4 Ground support equipment. Nonflight systems, equipment, or devices (with a

physical or functional interface with flight hardware) necessary to routinely support the
operations of transporting, receiving, handling, assembly, inspection, test, checkout, servicing,
launch, and recovery of space vehicles and payloads at launch, landing, or retrieval sites.

3.2.5 Safe working load. An assigned load, as shown on the identification tag, that is the
maximum load the device or equipment shall operationally handle and maintain.

3.2.6 Safety critical. Any condition, event, operation, process, equipment, or system with
a potential for personnel injury, fatality, or damage to or loss of flight hardware, equipment, or
property.

3.2.7 Safety factor. A ratio of ultimate strength, breaking strength, or yield strength to the
maximum material design stress.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General. The general design criteria and practices specified herein shall be the mini-
mum criteria necessary to meet the needs and expectations of internal NASA customers (e.g.,
safety, reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, etc.) in a cost-effective manner. In order
to meet customer expectations, individual system and equipment design projects may need
criteria that are more stringent than those specified herein. In such cases, criteria that exceed
the provisions specified herein shall be determined by the responsible design organization in
consultation with its customers (e.g., users, operators, etc.). GSE designed in accordance with
the requirements specified herein satisfy the requirements of ISO 14625.

4.2 Functional designations. The GSE covered by this standard may be classified
according to one of the following functional designations (e.g., servicing, checkout and test,
auxiliary, etc.). Under each functional designation, GSE can be classified by criticality, whereby
the GSE either (1) physically or functionally interfaces with flight hardware/software, (2) is
classified as safety critical, and/or (3) generates data used in determining flight worthiness/
certification. The GSE or system is assessed as safety critical if loss of the GSE or overall
system function or improper performance has the potential for personnel injury, fatality, or

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damage to or loss of flight hardware, equipment, or property. GSE defined herein shall be
subject to the configuration control requirements specified in the approved program/project
configuration management plan.

4.2.1 Servicing. Servicing GSE is required for supplying electrical power or fluids to the
flight hardware and/or the associated GSE. Typical functions of servicing GSE are those
functions of storage, transfer, flushing, purging, pressurizing, conditioning, vapor disposal, and
decontamination of propellants and other fluids required by the flight hardware.

4.2.2 Checkout and test. Checkout and test GSE is required in the test and checkout of
flight hardware and/or the associated GSE. Typical functions of checkout and test GSE are the
functions of stimuli monitoring and evaluation.

4.2.3 Handling and transportation. Handling and transportation GSE is required for the
movement and support of flight hardware and/or the associated GSE. Typical types of
equipment used in the handling and transportation category are slings, dollies, trailers, shipping
containers, support stands, jacks, hoists, strongbacks, and special handling mechanisms (e.g.,
Payload Ground Handling Mechanism, Vertical Payload Handling Device, etc.).

4.2.4 Auxiliary. Auxiliary GSE is equipment required to align, access, protect, and
calibrate flight hardware. Auxiliary GSE includes, but is not limited to, protective devices,
access stands and platforms, and alignment or calibration hardware.

4.2.5 Umbilical. Umbilicals are GSE required to interface directly with flight hardware for
transfer of fluids, electrical power, or electronic signals to or from the flight vehicle element.

4.3 Characteristics

4.3.1 Performance characteristics

4.3.1.1 Operability. The GSE shall meet the flight hardware operational requirements and
shall be designed to ensure it does not degrade or contaminate associated flight or ground
systems, subsystems, or experiments during use, checkout, servicing, or handling. The GSE
shall provide for ease of operation, maintenance, servicing, and inspection of hardware and
software. Care shall be taken to avoid the use of special tools. Handling, servicing, calibration,
and maintenance access provisions shall be designed into the GSE.

4.3.1.2 Interfaces. GSE shall meet the requirements of all interfaces with new or existing
flight and facility hardware or software. Future system compatibility shall be in accordance with
identified interfaces. GSE shall meet the requirements of the applicable interface control
document (ICD).

4.3.1.3 Producibility. GSE design shall ensure the ease of production, manufacture,
construction, and inspection. Special care shall be taken to avoid imposing close manufacturing
tolerances unless required by design and performance.

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4.3.2 Physical characteristics

4.3.2.1 Limited life. Use of items with a life of less than the useful life of the GSE for
which the items are intended shall be avoided whenever possible. Items with limited life shall
be identified. Identified limited-life items shall be controlled from the date of manufacture
through operational use, including storage. Provisions shall be made for replacement or
refurbishment of these items after a specified age or operating time/cycle. Status of limited-life
cycle items and waivers on limited-life items shall be maintained. Elapsed time or cycle
indicators shall be employed to accumulate operational time or cycles if critical. Age control of
elastomeric parts shall be in accordance with accepted industry methods and practices.

4.3.2.2 Useful life. GSE shall be designed for a useful life appropriate to its mission.
Useful life shall be identified by program or mission requirements. During this period, normal
preventive maintenance, repair, modifications, or calibration may be accomplished to maintain
specified performance.

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4.3.2.3 Protective coating. The protective coating of GSE shall be appropriate to the
condition, use, and environment to which the GSE will be exposed during its life cycle. The
coating shall minimize corrosion and should indicate its use. Recommended coating systems
may be found in NASA-STD-5008 or MSFC-SPEC-250.

4.3.2.4 Colors. The following colors shall be used for the type of GSE indicated. Colors
shall be in accordance with FED-STD-595.

Color Color Chip Number GSE Type

Electrical/electronic, hydro/pneumatic
Gray 26440 or 26251
consoles, racks and cabinets
Gray 16187 or 16473 Structural steel
Remove before flight, safety, and
Red 11105 or 21105
protective equipment
White 17875 or 27875 White room or clean room equipment

Black 37038 Panel lettering

Yellow or White 13538, 17875 or 27875 Handling and transportation equipment

4.3.2.5 Metric system. New GSE that supports flight programs or projects that are
designed using the metric system of measurement shall also use the metric system for design in
accordance with NPD 8010.2. Standard practice for the use of the metric system shall be in
accordance with IEEE/ASTM SI 10.

4.3.2.6 Redundancy. Redundant systems, subsystems, or components shall be

physically separated or otherwise protected to ensure failure of one will not prevent the other
from performing the function.

4.3.3 Reliability. GSE shall be designed to minimize the probability of system failure and
reduce the severity of the failure effect of the system. As a minimum, systems shall be designed
to be fail-safe (except for primary structure and pressure vessels in the rupture mode). The

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Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)/Critical Items List (CIL) and sneak circuit
analysis requirements, including managerial approval of critical items, shall be in accordance with
the program management plan.

4.3.4 Maintainability. GSE shall be designed to minimize the complexity and frequency of
maintenance, the maintenance resources required to keep the system operational, and
maintenance downtime. High-failure-rate items should be identified for accessibility concerns.
Fault detection and isolation should be considered based on criticality and cost of failures.
Additional maintainability requirements shall be in accordance with the program management
plan.
4.3.5 Environmental conditions. GSE shall be designed to withstand natural and induced
environments to which it will be subjected during its life cycle. GSE shall also be designed in
accordance with the applicable environmental regulations.

4.3.5.1 Natural environment. GSE used or stored in an exterior environment shall be

designed to function properly at its respective geographical location after exposure to the
natural environment as specified in NASA-HDBK-1001 and as tailored to reflect program-
defined risk and exposure times.

4.3.5.2 Launch-induced environment. GSE designed to function during or after exposure

to the launch-induced environment shall be designed to withstand the environment defined in
program-induced environmental requirements documents. GSE designed not to function after
exposure to the launch-induced environment shall not cause damage to the flight hardware,
facilities, or other GSE.

4.3.5.3 Controlled interior environment. GSE designed to function within a controlled

interior environment shall be designed to the following temperature and humidity requirements:

a. Temperature: +15 degrees Celsius (°C) [60 degrees Fahrenheit (°F)] to +27 °C
(80 °F) with extremes of an uncontrolled temperature of +11 °C (52 °F) to +40 °C (105 °F) for a
maximum of 1 hour.

b. Humidity: nominal 55 percent, with a range of 45 to 70 percent at 1 ±5 °C (70 ±10 °F).

4.3.5.4 Controlled clean environment. GSE used in a controlled clean environment shall
be designed to be operated and maintained at a cleanliness level compatible with the intended
use in accordance with JSC-SN-C-0005.

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4.3.5.5 Uncontrolled interior environment. GSE used in an uncontrolled interior
environment shall be designed to meet the most severe exterior environmental conditions for
temperature and humidity anticipated at the respective geographical locations.

4.3.5.6 Fire/explosion hazard environment. GSE operated in locations where fire or

explosion hazards may exist, as defined by NFPA 70, Article 500, shall be listed by a nationally
recognized testing agency for use in that location in accordance with NFPA 70 or shall be
purged and pressurized in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 496.

4.3.5.7 Environmental test methods. Environmental methods and conditions required for
GSE testing and qualification shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-810, as applicable.

4.3.5.8 Seismic environment. If GSE may be subjected to a seismic environment, GSE

shall be designed to resist the effects of a seismic event using the criteria and guidelines

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contained in TM 5-809-10/NAVFAC P-355/AFM 88-3, Chapter 13, or the Uniform Building Code
(UBC).
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4.3.6 Transportability. GSE shall be designed to be suitable for normal transportation

methods. GSE to be transported by personnel shall be provided with such handling provisions
(e.g., handles, hand holds, etc.) necessary to meet operational transportability requirements.
GSE that exceeds personnel lifting limits shall be provided with material handling provisions
(e.g., sling, lift points, castors, skid, etc.) necessary to meet the operational requirements for
installation/removal, maintenance, and use.

4.4 Documentation

4.4.1 Drawings and specifications. Drawings and specifications required for the
fabrication, construction, installation, modification, test, operation, maintenance, or utilization of
GSE shall be prepared in accordance with drawing practices equal to or more stringent than the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) engineering drawing and related
documentation practices.

4.4.2 Technical documentation. Technical documentation (e.g., manuals, reports, etc.)

shall be prepared in accordance with accepted industrial practices, as applicable.

4.4.3 Operations and maintenance documentation (OMD). Operations and maintenance

documentation (e.g., schematics, diagrams, operation and maintenance manuals, lists, etc.)
shall be developed to the extent necessary to permit operations and maintenance personnel to
fully utilize, operate, troubleshoot, and otherwise maintain the GSE within their charge.

4.5 Logistics. GSE design shall accommodate logistic conditions such as spares
provisioning considerations and supply system requirements. System and equipment design
shall identify and acquire sufficient spare parts, components, materials, and items to support
construction, fabrication, installation, activation, tests, and verification activities that occur prior
to the operational readiness date (ORD) of the equipment or system. Logistic support during
operations shall be provided by the operations and maintenance organizations.

4.6 Personnel and training. GSE design shall minimize the required personnel and
training requirements for the operation and maintenance of hardware and software. GSE
design shall keep the number and skill levels of personnel to a minimum. OMD shall be
provided as required to meet personnel training requirements. Specialized training may be
required in those applications where GSE is complex enough to warrant. All GSE will be
designed assuming operations and maintenance will be performed by appropriately trained and
skilled personnel, unless otherwise directed.

The GSE shall be designed for simplicity of use, with redundancy and controls that are self-
explanatory. The design shall provide for appropriate safety and warning devices to alert
personnel of impending or existing hazards and shall ensure failure will not adversely affect
personnel safety or the safety of the system or equipment. The design shall limit the number of
controls and the data provided to the absolute minimum possible so only those functions
needed by an unskilled and untrained operator are available. The design shall provide ease of
operation so unskilled and untrained operators do not require training for normal or emergency
conditions. Design features shall ensure ease of operation, safety, and economy. The resultant
design shall optimize compatibility between equipment and human performance without
requiring personnel training.

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4.7 Qualification. Critical systems and other components that have significant failure
impact shall be qualified in accordance with the provisions of the approved program/project
verification plan.

4.8 Quality assurance

4.8.1 General. GSE design shall incorporate program/project technical quality

requirements in accordance with ISO 9001. The design shall also include special quality-
related requirements, such as special processes, special testing, and any other necessary
special requirements that produce a quality product. Quality requirements will be defined in
program/project quality and technical requirements documents, specifications, contractual
requirements, and other specified documentation.

4.8.2 Responsibility for verification. The concept of quality assurance places primary
responsibility for quality of delivered products, materials, or services on the supplier or
contractor. The contractor is also responsible for the verification/quality of subcontractor
products. However, where assembly of the GSE is at a Government facility, responsibility for
verification may be split between the Government and the contractor. Accordingly, the

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supplier's responsibility for inspection shall be clearly stated in the contract documentation; and
the Government's role, either as a partner or monitor, shall be specified. A typical statement of
responsibility is:

Responsibility for verification. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or

order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all verification
requirements specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier
may use its own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to the
Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the
verifications set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed
necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed
requirements.

4.8.3 Testing. Testing shall be specified by the engineering documentation and will
normally be limited to end-item acceptance testing to verify compliance with the applicable
specifications and the ability of the end item to perform its functions.

4.8.3.1 Load test. A load test shall be performed on GSE whenever there is reason to
question its safety for the intended use. The minimum test load shall be 125 percent of the
design or working load. Lifting devices and equipment shall be load tested in accordance with
NASA-STD-8719.9. GSE that has been successfully load tested shall be identified in
accordance with this standard.

4.8.3.2 Nondestructive test (NDT). NDT shall be performed in accordance with MIL-
HDBK-6870.

4.8.3.3 Test reports. Test reports shall be prepared in accordance with accepted industry
practice.

4.8.3.4 Instrumentation calibration. Calibration of measuring instruments shall be

established and maintained in accordance with ISO 9001.

4.8.4 Quality conformance verification. A verification program shall be specified in the

program/project verification plan and in the contract documentation. Examinations and tests are

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recommended to verify all requirements of sections 4 and 5 of this standard have been
achieved. This quality conformance verification program may include:

a. Tests and analyses of the performance and reliability requirements

b. Measurement or comparison of specified physical characteristics

c. Verification, with specific criteria, of workmanship

d. Test and inspection methods for ensuring compliance, including environmental

conditions for performance

4.9 Packaging.

4.9.1 Preservation and packaging. GSE shall be preserved and packaged in such a
manner so as to protect and preserve the item prior to installation or use.

4.9.2 Shipping containers. Shipping containers shall be compatible with onsite

transportation, handling, and storage methods. For convenient handling and stacking,
containers having a gross weight of more than 65 kilograms (150 pounds) shall be provided with
integral skids or pallets for shipment. Attach points shall be provided where applicable for crane
hoists and tiedowns. Shipping containers that are classified as GSE shall be subject to the
design and load testing criteria specified in this standard.

4.9.3 Weight and size. The weight and cubic displacement of packaging and packing
shall be held to a minimum consistent with the requirement of the item and the method of
transportation. GSE shall be designed so the configuration (i.e., item) may be disassembled as
required and packaged for shipment.

4.9.4 Parts protection. There shall be an efficient, reliable, and economical system for the
protection of all parts during manufacturing processes and inplant handling and storage. There
shall be standardization of parts protection procedures, methods, materials, and devices, such
as carts, boxes, containers, or transportation vehicles necessary to prevent damage to parts.

4.9.5 Precision clean parts. Precision clean parts shall be packaged in such a manner so
as to preserve the cleaning level of the part until used.

4.9.6 Marking. Containers shall be marked in such a manner so as to easily identify the
contents of the container without opening it.

4.9.7 Environmental recording instruments. Shipment of GSE that is sensitive to the

environment shall include instruments that record the environment with respect to time. Proof of
adequate packaging shall be demonstrated if the use of a recording instrument is required but is
not feasible in a single-item shipment of a small item.

4.9.8 Transportation and storage. The packaging shall protect the GSE during
transportation and storage.

5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Structural design.

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5.1.1 Structural steel and other structures. The design of structural steel, aluminum,
concrete, and other GSE structures (e.g., access platforms, support stands, etc.) shall be in
accordance with AISC 316-89, ADM-1, AISI SG 673 (Part 1), or ACI 318 and the requirements
specified in this standard.

5.1.2 Safety factor. If there is no applicable standard when using the allowable stress
design method, a minimum safety factor of 2 against yield or permanent deformation and 3
against ultimate failure or collapse shall be used. The safety factor shall not be used to justify
exceeding the safe working load.

5.1.3 Scaffolding. Access scaffolding shall be designed in accordance with ANSI A10.8
and 29 CFR 1910.28.

5.1.4 Critical weld. Critical welds shall be avoided wherever possible. Critical welds shall
be identified by the responsible design organization on the design drawings by placing a flag
note in the tail of the critical weld symbol. The required appropriate nondestructive testing for
critical welds shall also be identified by the responsible design organization in the general notes
on the design drawings.

5.2 Mechanical design.

5.2.1 Pneumatics. The design of pneumatic (i.e., gaseous nitrogen, helium, oxygen,
hydrogen, breathing air, and special oxygen/nitrogen mixtures) servicing GSE shall be in
accordance with KSC-STD-Z-0005. Compressed air systems with an operating gage pressure
of 1.7 megapascals (MPa) [250 pounds per square inch (psi)] or less and vacuum systems shall
be designed in accordance with accepted industry standards, as applicable. Breathing air
systems shall also conform to 29 CFR 1910.

5.2.2 Cryogenics. The design of cryogenic [i.e., liquid hydrogen (LH2) and liquid oxygen
(LO2)] servicing GSE shall be in accordance with NSS 1740.16, ASTM-MANL-36, NFPA 50 or
NFPA 50B, as applicable. The design of liquid helium (LHe) or other cryogenic servicing GSE

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shall be in accordance with accepted industry standards, as applicable.

5.2.3 Hypergols. The design of hypergolic [monomethylhydrazine (MMH), nitrogen

tetroxide (N2O4), hydrazine (N2H4), Aerozine-50 (A-50), and etc.], fuel or oxidizer servicing GSE
shall be in accordance with the provisions of KSC-STD-Z-0006.

5.2.4 Hydrocarbons. The design of hydrocarbon fuel [i.e., JP-4, JP-5, RP-1, and
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) jet fuels A and B] servicing and storage
GSE shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.

5.2.5 Hydraulics. The design of hydraulic servicing GSE shall be in accordance with
ASME B31.3 and with KSC-STD-Z-0005 as a guide for principles common to both hydraulics
and pneumatics.

5.2.6 Environmental control system (ECS) and coolant servicing systems. The design of
ECS and coolant servicing GSE used to condition and control the environment within selected
space vehicle, spacecraft, or experiment compartments shall be in accordance with American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) handbooks.
Environments in which personnel may be exposed shall be maintained to conditions specified in
MIL-STD-1472.

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5.2.7 Life support. The design of life support GSE used or worn by personnel involved in
toxic material operations, emergency rescue operations, and all activities where the possibility
of exposure to hazardous atmosphere exists shall be in accordance with KSC-STD-Z-0008,
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) requirements.

5.2.8 Lifting devices. The design of lifting devices (e.g., cranes, crane girders, hoists,
lifting slings, etc.) shall be in accordance with NASA-STD-8719.9. When lifting flight hardware,
a liftability analysis shall be performed to certify the stability of the lift prior to completion of the
final design.

5.2.9 Springs. Spring design shall be in accordance with the Handbook for Spring
Design, from the Spring Manufacturers Institute.

5.2.10 Umbilical design. The design of umbilicals shall use ISO 15389 as a guide.

5.2.11 Torque limits. For threaded fasteners 32 millimeters (1-1/4 inches) and less in
diameter, torquing criteria shall be as specified in MSFC-STD-486, as a minimum. For threaded
fasteners of diameters greater than 32 millimeters, torquing requirements shall be determined
by appropriate design analysis methods. Torquing criteria for structural bolts, such as ASTM
A325 and ASTM A490, shall be in accordance with AISC 318-89.

5.2.12 Tethers. Equipment used in areas where the dropping of hardware could result in
injury to personnel or damage to flight hardware shall be tethered.

5.2.13 Jacks. The design of jacks shall be in accordance with ASME B30.1.

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5.2.14 Transportation equipment. Transporters and other motorized GSE used for
transportation of flight elements shall be designed to system specifications compiled from
appropriate sections of ARP 1247B, AS 8090, and other industry and military specifications
applicable to the characteristics of the desired end item. GSE requiring mobility shall be
designed in accordance with applicable sections of AS 8090. Transportation equipment shall
ensure loads imparted to flight hardware are equal to or less than 80 percent of the design flight
loads.

5.2.15 Pressure vessels. All pressure vessels for use in GSE shall be designed,
constructed, tested, and certified in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section VIII, Division 1, 2, or 3. All ASME code stamped vessels shall be registered with the
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Pressure vessels utilized for
transportation containing a product shall meet the Department of Transportation requirements in
49 CFR 171 through 181.

5.3 Electrical/electronic design.

5.3.1 Electrical control and monitor equipment. The design of electrical control and
monitor GSE shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-454.

5.3.2 Pneumatic and hydraulic mechanical components. The electrical design for
pneumatic and hydraulic mechanical components shall be in accordance with KSC-STD-E-
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5.3.3 Internal wiring. The design of internal wiring used for electrical interconnection of
components or parts within electronic GSE shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-454. Wire
terminations shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-454.

5.3.4 Pyrotechnic systems. The design of pyrotechnic GSE shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-1576.

5.3.5 Electrical power. The design of electrical power for GSE shall be in accordance
with NFPA 70.

5.3.6 Bonding and grounding. Bonding and grounding shall be provided in accordance
with NFPA 70.

5.3.7 Hazard proofing. Hazard proofing of electrically energized equipment shall be in

accordance with NFPA 496.

5.3.8 Lightning protection. Lightning protection for GSE located at the launch pads,
hazardous processing facilities, and other hazardous areas shall be designed in accordance
with NFPA 780.
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5.3.9 Software. Software incorporated in the design of GSE shall meet the requirements
of the appropriate Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) specification or
standard.

5.3.10 Firmware. Firmware incorporated in the design of GSE shall meet the requirements
of the appropriate IEEE specifications.

5.4 Materials, parts, and processes.

5.4.1 Materials. Recovered or recycled materials shall be used instead of virgin materials
except in those cases where virgin materials are deemed necessary to ensure adequate
performance. For establishing properties, MIL-HDBK-5 shall be used for metal, MIL-HDBK-17/1
for composites, MIL-HDBK-149 for rubber, and MIL-HDBK-700 for plastics. Applications for
materials shall be limited to those materials that are adequately described by controlling
specifications or standards of a cognizant authority. Any additional qualifying tests and
inspections shall be indicated in the engineering documentation. Control documents may be
created for proposed materials that lack such documentation. Noncompliance with the material
requirements specified herein may be approved by preparation and approval of a Material
Usage Agreement (MUA) in accordance with NASA installation procedures.

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5.4.1.1 Hydrogen embrittlement. Materials subject to hydrogen embrittlement shall not be

used in applications where the material could be exposed to hydrogen. These materials
include, but are not limited to, titanium, maraging steels, 400-series stainless steels, steel in
accordance with T9074-BD-G1B-010/300 or ASTM A514 and ASTM A517, steels listed in
section 2.3 of MIL-HDBK-5, and precipitation-hardening stainless steels. Low-strength carbon
and stainless steels, such as ASTM A-36 and AISI 304, AISI 304L, AISI 316, AISI CF8, and
AISI CF8M stainless steels, are preferred construction materials. When hydrogen-generating
processes such as inorganic finishing or plating are utilized, the appropriate embrittlement relief
procedure specified in MSFC-SPEC-250 shall be used.

5.4.1.2 Stress corrosion. Materials shall be selected from alloys that are highly resistant
to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) as specified in NASA-STD-6004.

5.4.1.3 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals in accordance with MIL-STD-889 shall not be
used in direct contact with each other. Separation by use of barrier tape, protective coatings, or
other methods of isolation shall be used in accordance with MIL-STD-889.

5.4.1.4 Toxic materials or formulations. Toxic materials or formulations shall not be

specified in GSE design. Toxic products and formulations shall not be generated by GSE.
Typical examples of such toxic materials are mercury in liquid or vapor form, polychlorobiphenyls
(PCB's), lead-based paints, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), and asbestos. Toxic fluids such as
N2H4, N2O4, MMH, and ammonia (NH3) may only be used when specifically required by a flight
vehicle system requirement. The use of such toxic fluids shall comply with the applicable safety
and environmental regulations. A material's hazardous analysis shall be performed to determine
if the GSE design involves any materials or byproducts that may be considered hazardous.

5.4.1.5 Flammability, odor, and offgassing. Materials used in GSE designed for use in
direct contact with the flight vehicle element or in close proximity shall be qualified for
flammability, odor, and offgassing in accordance with NASA-STD-6001, as required.

5.4.1.5.1 Oxygen service. Only materials that are compatible with oxygen shall be
present for use in liquid or gaseous oxygen and liquid or gaseous air systems. Approved
oxygen-compatible materials shall be qualified in accordance with NASA-STD-6001.

5.4.1.5.2 Reactive fluid service. Only materials that are compatible with reactive fluids
(e.g., hydrogen, hypergols, etc.) shall be used in these systems. Approved reactive compatible
materials shall be qualified in accordance with NASA-STD-6001.

5.4.1.6 Heat and blast protection. Coating materials used for heat and blast protection of
GSE shall be compatible with the flight vehicle propellents, shall not create debris, and shall
protect the hardware to which it is applied with a minimum of repair after launch.

5.4.1.7 Potting and molding compound. Potting and molding compound for electrical
connectors shall be in accordance with KSC-SPEC-E-0029.

5.4.1.8 Fungus resistance. Materials shall be resistant to the degrading effects of

moisture and reversion. Materials shall be selected that are nonnutrient to fungi as defined by
MIL-STD-810, Method 508, or MIL-HDBK-454. When these materials cannot be avoided, the
material shall be treated to resist fungus.

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5.4.1.9 Liquid locking compounds. Single component liquid locking compounds that are
anaerobic (remain liquid when exposed to oxygen) shall not be used without prior project/
program approval.

5.4.2 Parts.

5.4.2.1 Use of commercial items. Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, parts,

items, software, or components shall be used to the maximum extent possible when (1) they
satisfy the hardware function, (2) they will not degrade the safety or reliability of the flight or
ground system, and (3) they provide a cost savings that will exceed possible cost increases due
to unique maintenance or logistics requirements, modifications, or an increase in the complexity
of the interfacing equipment. In all cases, exact materials of construction and applicable

specifications shall be determined for evaluation of material compatibility with requirements.

Any additional qualifying tests and inspections shall be indicated in the engineering
documentation. Control documents may be created for proposed parts that lack such
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5.4.2.2 Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts. EEE parts shall be
selected using ANSI/AIAA R-100. Only EEE parts commensurate with the criticality of the
application and the life cycle of the GSE shall be used. Determination of the EEE grade shall
be based on the specific circuit function and its associated criticality. MIL-HDBK-5961 should
be used in the selection of semiconductor devices in order to control and minimize the variety of
devices used by GSE.

5.4.2.3 Tubing and fittings. Tube fittings used in high-pressure fluid systems shall use a
seal ring in accordance with AS 1097 and shall comply with SAE fitting specifications. Tubing
shall be in accordance with ASTM A269.

5.4.2.4 Fluid system components. Fluid system components used in the design of liquid
or gas systems shall be limited to those items that are adequately described by controlling
specifications or standards of a cognizant authority. Control documents may be created for
proposed fluid components that lack such documentation. Fluid components shall be selected
for design utilization based upon the severity of the application. For applications where safety
of personnel, damage to flight hardware, or loss of mission is a direct concern, fluid components
shall be selected from items of the highest practical quality.

5.4.2.5 Electrical power receptacles and plugs. Electrical power receptacles and plugs for
GSE shall be in accordance with NFPA 70.

5.4.2.6 Electrical power cable. Sixty-hertz alternating current (ac) power cable shall be in
accordance with NFPA 70.

5.4.2.7 Electrical cable. Flexible multiconductor jacketed electrical cable shall be in

accordance with KSC-SPEC-E-0031.

5.4.2.8 Fiber-optic cable. Fiber-optic cable shall be in accordance with Electronic

Industries Association (EIA) specifications and standards.

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5.4.2.9 Electrical hookup wire. Electrical hookup wire shall be in accordance with MIL-W-
5086, MIL-DTL-16878, or MIL-W-22759.

5.4.2.10 Connectors. Electrical multiconductor connectors for electrical control and

monitor GSE shall be selected from the following basic families of connectors: MIL-DTL-5015,
MIL-C-22992, and MIL-DTL-38999.

5.4.2.10.1 Coaxial (RF) connectors. Coaxial (RF) connectors shall be selected from MIL-
PRF-39012.

5.4.2.10.2 Protective covers or caps. Protective covers or caps shall be specified for all
electrical connector plugs and receptacles when they are not connected. Protective covers or
caps shall meet the following requirements:

a. Be moistureproof
b. Protect sealings, surfaces, threads, and pins against damage
c. Be resistant to abrasion, chipping, or flaking
d. Comply with cleanliness requirements for plugs and receptacles on which they are
used
e. Be made of material that is compatible with the connector materials
f. Be connected to the cable with suitable lanyard, chain, or hinge
g. Be nonstatic producing

5.4.2.11 Sensors and transducers. Sensors and transducers used in the design of
electrical control and monitor systems shall be limited to those items that are adequately
described by controlling specifications or standards of a cognizant field center authority. Control
documents may be created for proposed sensors and transducers that lack such documentation.
Sensors and transducers shall be selected for design utilization based upon the severity of the
application. For applications where safety of personnel, damage to flight hardware, or loss of
mission is a direct concern, sensors and transducers shall be selected from items of the highest
practical quality.

5.4.2.12 Exterior electrical enclosures. Electrical enclosures used in exterior applications

shall be in accordance with NFPA 496.

5.4.2.13 Racks, panels, and modular enclosures. Electronic racks, panels, and modular
enclosures used in interior applications shall be in accordance with EIA 310.

5.4.2.14 Printed circuit (PC) boards. Specifications and standards prepared and
published by the Institute of Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC) shall be
used in applications where such use will ensure acceptable items.

5.4.2.15 Motors. Motors used in GSE shall be in accordance with National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard MG1. Starters and controllers shall be in
accordance with NEMA standards for industrial control specified in NEMA-ICS2 and NFPA 70.
Motors rated at 28 volts direct current shall conform to MIL-M-8609 (Inactive for new design).

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5.4.2.16 Threaded fasteners. Threaded fasteners shall be limited to those items that are
adequately described by controlling specifications or standards of a cognizant authority (e.g.,
ASTM, NAS, MS, etc.). Control documents may be created for proposed fasteners that lack
such documentation. Fasteners shall be selected for design utilization based upon the severity
of the application. For applications where safety of personnel, damage to flight hardware, or
loss of mission is a direct concern, fasteners shall be selected from items of the highest
practical quality. These critical fasteners shall have lot traceability from the manufacturer to the
warehouse storage or shall have acceptance testing (chemical and physical properties, where
applicable) of fasteners by lot or be proof-loaded prior to use. Other applications shall give
primary consideration to reduced cost and schedule requirements.

5.4.3 Processes.

5.4.3.1 Welding. Welding shall be in accordance with the following specifications or

NASA-SPEC-5004:

Specification Subject

AWS D1.1 Structural steel

AWS D1.2 Structural aluminum

AWS D1.3 Sheet steel

AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel

ASME Boiler and Pressure Pressure vessel welding and

Vessel Codes, Section IX brazing

5.4.3.2 Brazing. Brazing of steel, copper, aluminum, nickel, and magnesium alloys shall
be in accordance with the AWS Brazing Manual.

5.4.3.3 Soldering. Soldering shall be in accordance with the AWS Soldering Manual.

5.4.3.4 Tube assembly. Fabrication and installation of flared tube assemblies shall be in
accordance with KSC-SPEC-Z-0008.

5.4.3.5 Fitting lubrication. Lubrication of flared tube fittings shall be in accordance with
KSC-SPEC-Z-0009.

5.4.3.6 Fluid system cleaning. Cleaning of piping, tubing, fittings, and other fluid system
components shall be in accordance with KSC-C-123 or MSFC-SPEC-164. The cleanliness
level and test method shall be specified based upon the application.

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5.4.3.7 Riveting. Riveting on GSE shall be in accordance with MSFC-STD-156.

5.4.3.8 Crimping. Crimping shall be in accordance with KSC-E-165.

5.4.3.9 Potting and molding. Potting and molding of electrical connectors shall be in
accordance with KSC-E-165.

5.4.3.10 Electrical cable fabrication. Electrical cable fabrication for control and monitor
GSE shall be in accordance with KSC-E-165.

5.4.3.11 Corrosion control. Corrosion control shall be provided for GSE to minimize
concentration cell, galvanic, intergranular, pitting, stress, and crevice corrosion when subjected
to the natural and induced environment anticipated during the life cycle. Appropriate methods
for corrosion removal, cleaning, treatment, and coating shall be developed to minimize the
effects of corrosion.

5.4.3.12 Metal treatment and plating. Metal treatment (including passivation of stainless
steel) and plating shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-171. Cadmium plating shall not be used.

5.4.3.13 Heat treating. All heat treating of steel shall be performed in accordance with
AMS H-6875. All heat treating of aluminum shall be performed in accordance with AMS2770,
AMS2771, and AMS2772. Heat treating of titanium and titanium alloy parts shall meet the
requirements of AMS-H-81200.

5.5 Electromagnetic interference (EMI). Electrical and electronic systems shall be

designed to minimize the generation of and susceptibility to EMI in order to eliminate any
possible deterioration of the performance of the system and surrounding systems. Where
applicable, GSE may require compliance with the requirements of MIL-STD-461. EMI
characteristics may be measured in accordance with MIL-STD-461.

5.6 Identification markings and labels

5.6.1 Systems and equipment. GSE shall be identified and marked to indicate the part
number, name, and serial number or reference designation, as applicable.

5.6.2 Load test. GSE that has been load tested satisfactorily shall be identified and
marked to show the load test date, safe working load, test load, retest date, and quality
acceptance.

5.6.3 Piping systems. Ground piping systems shall be identified and color coded to
indicate the type of fluid contained within, the direction of the flow, and the maximum operating
pressure. See ASME A13.1 for a suggested scheme.

5.6.4 Compressed gas cylinders. Compressed gas cylinders shall be identified and color
coded in accordance with CGA C-7.

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5.6.5 Load capacity. GSE used for hoisting, transportation, handling, and personnel
access shall be conspicuously marked to indicate the maximum safe working load.

5.6.6 Test weights. Prior to the first usage, all test weights shall be weighed and marked
in accordance with the requirements specified herein:

a. Manufactured or fabricated test weights provided by a vendor shall be weighed and

marked by the vendor prior to acceptance by the Government.

b. Test weight marking shall be sufficiently large so the load value is visible to the load
test operator at normal working distances up to 6 meters (20 feet). Letters 150 millimeters
(6 inches) high are suggested.

c. Square and rectangular test weights shall have the weight value painted in a
contrasting color on two opposite sides. Markings shall be placed so they are visible when
weights are stacked.

d. Cylindrical test weights shall have the weight value painted in a contrasting color at
two points that are approximately diametrically opposite.

e. Large class F field standard weights up to 4500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) used as
test weights shall conform to the marking requirements of NBS Handbook 105-1, Section 8.

f. After initial marking, test weights shall not be reweighed and remarked unless the test
weights are modified or the physical marking is lost. If the test weights are modified in such a
way as to significantly change the weight, they shall not be used until they are reweighed and
remarked.

g. The weighing and marking of test weights shall be specified on the engineering
drawings.

h. In those special cases where there is no practical method of weighing test weights, the
calculated weight shall be used, and the words "calculated weight" shall be noted for weight
identification.

i. Test weight fixtures or weight cages used for single or multiple weight tests shall be
marked in accordance with this paragraph. The words "fixture weight" shall be noted for weight
identification.
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5.6.7 Electrical cable assemblies. Electrical cable assemblies shall be identified at each
end of the cable and labeled to show the assembly part number, cable reference designation
number, and cable end marking.

5.6.8 Serial numbers. Serial numbers shall be required on those end items, items,
components, or assemblies that contain limited-life parts (e.g., valves, regulators, etc.) or that
require periodic inspection, checkout, repair, maintenance, servicing, or calibration (e.g.,
pressure transducers, gages, switches, torque wrench, etc.).

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5.7 Workmanship. GSE shall be fabricated and finished so appearance, fit, and
adherence to specified dimensions and tolerances are observed and in a manner that ensures
reliable operations in accordance with the requirements specified herein. Particular attention
shall be given to the neatness and thoroughness of construction and to the freedom of parts
from burrs and sharp edges that might damage associated equipment or cause injury to
personnel.

5.8 Interchangeability. Hardware assemblies, components, and parts that are physically
and functionally interchangeable shall be assigned the same part number.

5.9 Safety. Safety requirements shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 and EWR 127-1.
System safety shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of NPG 8715.3

5.10 Human performance. Design criteria for human performance shall be in accordance
with the following requirements:

5.10.1 Human engineering. MIL-STD-1472 shall be used to establish human engineering

criteria for GSE design.

5.10.2 Operating characteristics. Noise, light, smoke, fumes, heat, and vibration created by
equipment shall not exceed the limits defined in human engineering criteria and 29 CFR 1910.

5.10.3 Personnel lifting limits. Human engineering criteria shall be used to determine the
maximum weight that one or two people can lift, carry, or handle. Special consideration shall be
given to equipment handling adjacent to or inside flight vehicle elements.

5.10.4 Propellant handlers ensemble (PHE) operators. GSE shall be designed to

minimize the requirement for operations and maintenance personnel to wear protective clothing
such as a PHE [previously called Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE)]
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during normal operations and maintenance. Valves, gages, levers, bolts, nuts, and any other
item required to be moved, turned, manipulated, or monitored by personnel in a PHE shall be
sized to facilitate operation by PHE-suited operators. Such items shall be located to optimize
access to the item while the PHE-suited operator is in a standing position. Sufficient clearance
shall be provided to preclude brushing against other surfaces. GSE shall be designed to avoid
requirements for PHE-suited operators to reach into tight areas, stoop to avoid low overhead
obstructions, mount supplementary ladders or stairs, touch rough surfaces, or sit, kneel, or lie
on the floors or decks. Suitable provisions to prevent damaging the PHE and to prevent PHE
personnel fatigue and discomfort shall be included in the design. Use of expanded surfaces
shall be prohibited.

5.11 Security. Security requirements for GSE shall be in accordance with NPG 1620.1.

5.12 Government-furnished property. Government-furnished property (GFP), in the form

of equipment (GFE), software (GFS), information (GFI), or labor (GFL), shall not be
incorporated into GSE design except where there is savings to the Government in cost,
schedule, or performance.

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6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. This standard is intended to be used in the establishment of uniform
engineering practices and methods and to ensure the inclusion of essential requirements in the
design of GSE used to support the operations of receiving, transportation, handling, assembly,
inspection, test, checkout, service, launch, and recovery of space vehicles and payloads at
NASA's launch, landing, or retrieval locations.
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Ground Support Equipment
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5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

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c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) 7. DATE SUBMITTED

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Director of Spaceport Engineering and Technology (321) 867-7770

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mail Code: YA
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
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