DEFSTAN 81-41(PT3)/4(1998) : 1998

Preface
Section One - General
0 Foreword
1 Scope
2 WARNING
3 Related Documents
Section Two - Environmental Testing of Packaging Systems
              and Materiel
4 The Purpose of Environmental Testing
5 Test Requirements
6 Choice of Test Methods and Sequence
7 Military Levels J & N or NATO Levels 1, 2 & 3
8 Military Level P and NATO Level 4
9 Additional Tests
10 Dummy Loads
Section Three - Test Package Identification Requirements
11 Test Package Identification
12 Marking Requirements
Section Four - Package Conditioning and Test Area
               Environment Requirements
13 Standard Laboratory Conditions
14 Conditioning of Packages Prior to Testing
Section Five - Test Methods
15 Test A: Bounce (Wheeled Vehicle Transportation) Test
16 Test B: Damp Heat Test
17 Test C: Dry Heat Test
18 Test D: Impact (Horizontal) Test
19 Test E: Impact (Vertical) Test
20 Test F: Lifting Test
21 Test G: Low Temperature Test
22 Test H: Static Load Test
23 Test J: Temperate Storage Test
24 Test K: Vibration Test
25 Test L: Water Spray Test
26 Test M: Bending Test
27 Test N: Dry Heat Exposure Test (Solar Radiation)
28 Test P: Flexing (Racking) Test
29 Test Q: Topple Test
30 Test R: Rolling Test
31 Test S: Bump Test
32 Test T: Water Immersion Test
33 Test U: Fragility Assessment
34 Test V: Cornerwise Drop (Rotational) Test
35 Test W: Edgewise Drop (Rotational) Test
36 Test X: Mechanical Handling Test
37 Test Y: Leaks in Containers
38 Test Z: Heat-sealed Seam Test

States the Service requirements for the environmental testing of packages designed to provide protection to Military Packaging Levels J, N and P as defined in DEFSTAN 81-41 (Part 1) & NATO Packaging Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 as defined in STANAG 4280.