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  • DEFSTAN 81-24/5(2004) : 2004

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    IDENTIFICATION MARKING OF TRANSPORTABLE CONTAINERS, COMPRESSED GAS

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    Superseded date:  01-03-2023

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    Content
    Index of Tables
    Preface
    Main Text
    SECTION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Warning
    3 Related Documents
    4 Definitions
    5 Abbreviations
    6 General Information
    7 Hazard Warnings
    SECTION 2 GROUND CONTAINERS
    8 General requirements
    9 Stamp marking
    10 Colour Coding
    11 Reference to Next Test Date
    12 Stencilling
    SECTION 3 AIRBORNE CONTAINERS
    13 General requirements
    14 Stamp marking
    15 Marking colours
    16 Precautionary labels
    SECTION 4 DIVING CONTAINERS
    17 General requirements
    18 Stamp marking
    19 Marking colours
    20 Reference to Next Test Date
    21 Stencilling Requirements
    22 Transit Cases
    SECTION 5 MEDICAL CONTAINERS
    23 General requirements
    24 Precautionary labels
    SECTION 6 NOTES APPLICABLE TO SECTIONS TWO, THREE, FOUR AND
              FIVE
    SECTION 7 FIGURES - TYPICAL STAMP MARKING LAYOUTS
    SECTION 8 ANNEXES
    Annex A Stamp Marking: Restructured ADR
    Annex B Summary of Hazard Warning Requirements
    Annex C Engineering Authorities
    Annex D Table D-1 Stencil Character Sizes in Millimeters
    Annex E NATO code numbers and names for gases used in aircraft
            Cross-servicing
    Annex F Next Test Date Disk
    Annex G Substance of International Military Agreements

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    Specifies requirements for the identification marking and colour coding of transportable gas containers owned and hired by the MOD for the storage, transport and use applications of compressed permanent, liquefiable and dissolved gases. It is divided into separate sections covering General Requirements for all applications, Ground containers, Airborne containers, Diving containers and Medical containers.

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    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-24/4(2002). (04/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/7(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT7)SEC7/3(2010) : 2010 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 7: ROTORCRAFT - SECTION 7: INSTALLATIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT7)SEC7/1(2006) : 2006 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 7: ROTORCRAFT - SECTION 7: INSTALLATIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/6(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 81-121/3(2004) : 2004 RECONDITIONING OF AIRBORNE HIGH PRESSURE SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CONTAINERS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/15(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/6(2010) : 2010 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/17(2016) : 2016 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/12(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT9)/5(2009) : 2009 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 9: UAV SYSTEMS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/14(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/3(2011) : 2011 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/10(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/11(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/9(2012) : 2012 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6 - EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/5(2007) : 2007 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: COMBAT AIRCRAFT - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/11(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/4(2011) : 2011 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/13(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/14(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/10(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/11(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/15(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT9)/4(2006) : 2006 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 9: UAV SYSTEMS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/12(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 07-85(PT1)/3(2006) : 2006 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WEAPONS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - PART 1: MANDATORY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/12(2016) : 2016 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/8(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT7)SEC2/SUPP6/5(2015) : INTERIM DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 7: ROTORCRAFT - SUPPLEMENT 6: EQUIPMENT (SUBPART F)
    DEFSTAN 68-284/3(2009) : 2009 COMPRESSED BREATHING GASES FOR AIRCRAFT, DIVING AND MARINE LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/7(2011) : 2011 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/8(2011) : 2011 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6 - EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/13(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/10(2013) : 2013 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/5(2012) : 2012 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT7)SEC7/2(2007) : 2007 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 7: ROTORCRAFT - SECTION 7: INSTALLATIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT13)/9(2014) : 2014 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 13: MILITARY COMMON FIT EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT0)/16(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 0: PROCEDURES FOR USE, CONTENT AND DEFINITIONS
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT1)SEC6/16(2016) : 2016 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 1: FIXED WING - SECTION 6: EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-970(PT7)SEC2/SUPP6/6(2015) : 2015 DESIGN AND AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT - PART 7: ROTORCRAFT - SUPPLEMENT 6: EQUIPMENT (SUBPART F)
    DEFSTAN 58-96/4(2006) : 2006 PURE GASES FOR WEAPONS SYSTEMS AND DETECTOR COOLING APPLICATIONS

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    BS 381C:1996 Specification for colours for identification, coding and special purposes
    BS EN ISO 3166-1:2014 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions Country codes
    BS 5045-8:2000 Transportable gas containers Specification for seamless aluminium alloy gas containers of water capacity 0.5 L up to 15 L and up to 300 bar charged pressure at 15°C for special portable application
    BS 5430-3:1990 Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of transportable gas containers (excluding dissolved acetylene containers) Specification for seamless aluminium alloy containers of water capacity 0.5 litres and above
    DEFSTAN 05-18/4(1985) : 1985 AMD 2 1987 SYMBOL MARKINGS OF SERVICING AND SAFETY/HAZARD POINTS ON AIRCRAFT, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND GUIDED WEAPONS SYSTEMS
    BS EN 1089-1:1997 Transportable gas cylinders. Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) Stampmarking
    BS 349:1973 Specification for identification of the contents of industrial gas containers
    BS EN ISO 11114-1 : 2012 GAS CYLINDERS - COMPATIBILITY OF CYLINDER AND VALVE MATERIALS WITH GAS CONTENTS - PART 1: METALLIC MATERIALS (ISO 11114-1:2012)
    BS ISO 13769 : 2002 AMD 17033 GAS CYLINDERS - STAMP MARKING
    DEFSTAN 05-34/1(1973) : 1973 MARKING OF SERVICE MATERIAL
    BS 5252:1976 Framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes
    BS EN 1975:2000 Transportable gas cylinders. Specification for the design and construction of refillable transportable seamless aluminium and aluminium alloy gas cylinders of capacity from 0,5 litre up to 150 litre
    BS 5045-7:2000 Transportable gas containers Specification for seamless steel gas containers of water capacity 0.5 L up to 15 L for special portable applications
    BS EN 629-1:1996 Transportable gas cylinders. 25E taper thread for connection of valves to gas cylinders Specification
    ISO 32:1977 Gas cylinders for medical use — Marking for identification of content
    STANAG 7146 : 2016 ASSIGNMENT OF NATO CODE NUMBERS TO GASES USED IN AIRCRAFT CROSS-SERVICING
    BS EN 1968:2002 Transportable gas cylinders. Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel gas cylinders
    DEFSTAN 81-121/2(2002) : 2002 RECONDITIONING OF AIRBORNE HIGH PRESSURE SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CONTAINERS
    BS 5045-3:1984 Transportable gas containers Specification for seamless aluminium alloy gas containers above 0.5 litre water capacity and up to 300 bar charged pressure at 15°C
    BS EN 1089-2:2002 Transportable gas cylinders. Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) Precautionary labels
    BS 5355:1976 Specification for filling ratios and developed pressures for liquefiable and permanent gases
    BS L 105:1971 Specification for tube of aluminium-copper-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and aged at room temperature) (not exceeding 10 mm wall thickness) (Cu 4.4, Mg 0.5, Si 0.7, Mn 0.8)
    BS EN 1964-1:2000 Transportable gas cylinders. Specification for the design and construction of refillable transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres Cylinders made of seamless steel with an Rm value of less than 1100 MPa
    BS EN 1089-3:2011 Transportable gas cylinders. Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) Colour coding
    DEFSTAN 81-91/1(1993) : 1993 HIGH PRESSURE PURE AIR EQUIPMENT FOR DETECTOR COOLING APPLICATIONS
    BS L 111:1971 Specification for bars and extruded sections of aluminium-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and precipitation treated) (suitable for welding) (Mg 0.8, Si 1, Mn 0.7)
    DEFSTAN 00-970/1(1983) : 1983 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE AIRCRAFT
    BS 5430-6:1994 Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of transportable gas containers (excluding dissolved acetylene containers) Specification for seamless steel and aluminium alloy containers having a water capacity of less than 0.5 litre
    BS EN 2326:1992 Aluminium alloy AL-P6082-T6. Extruded bars and sections a or D ≤ 200 mm
    STANAG 2121 : 2017 CROSS-SERVICING OF MEDICAL GAS CYLINDERS
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