A concise description of the family or sub-family of components covered by the generic specification. Covers related documents, terminology, letter symbols, signs and abbreviations, graphical symbols, marking of the component and package, eligibility for qualification approval, structurally-similar components, delayed delivery, supplementary procedure for reduced inspection for qualification approval, certified test records, standard ratings and characteristics, unchecked parameters, procedure to be followed in the event of a failure in a periodic test, ordering information and release prior to completion of Group B tests. Includes test procedures appendices and figures.