ASTM D4169-22

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Designation: D4169 − 16 D4169 − 22
Standard Practice for
Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4169; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*Scope
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the distribution
environment. This is accomplished by subjecting them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated hazard elements
encountered in various distribution cycles. This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment
test procedures.
1.2 Consider the use of Practice D7386 for testing of packages for single parcel shipments.
1.3 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous materials has not been determined.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping Containers and
Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2016Jan. 1, 2022. Published June 2016February 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20142016 as
D4169 – 14.D4169 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D4169-16.10.1520/D4169-22.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
D951 Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D4728 Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D5265 Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
D5277 Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
D5487 Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6344 Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
D6653 Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
D7386 Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
F1327 Terminology Relating to Barrier Materials for Medical Packaging (Withdrawn 2007)
2.2 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-810F Environmental Test Methods
MIL-STD-2073–1 DOD Standard Practice for Military Packaging
2.3 Association of American Railroads Standards:
General Information Bulletin No. 2 Rules and Procedures for Testing of New Loading and Bracing Methods or Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for the packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 acceptance criteria—criteria, n—the acceptable quality level that must be met after the shipping unit has been subjected to
the test plan. See Section 7.
3.2.2 assurance level—level, n—the level of test intensity based on its probability of occurring in a typical distribution cycle.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
Level I is a high level of test intensity and has a low probability of occurrence. Level III is a low level of test intensity, but has
a correspondingly high probability of occurrence. Level II is between these extremes. For Distribution Cycle 18 (DC–18), see
MIL-STD-2073–1 for definitions of military levels of protection.
3.2.3 coeffıcient of restitution—restitution, n—the ratio of the rebound velocity to the impact velocity.
3.2.4 distribution cycle (DC)—(DC), n—the sequential listing of the test schedules employed to simulate the hazard elements
expected to occur for a specific routing of a shipping unit from production to consumption. See Table 1.
3.2.5 feeder aircraft—aircraft, n—small, potentially non-pressurized aircraft used to transport express packages.
3.2.6 hazard element—element, n—a specific event that occurs in a distribution cycle that may pose a hazard to a shipping unit.
The element will usually be simulated by a single test schedule. See Section 9.
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TABLE 1 Distribution Cycles
Performance Test Schedule Sequence
(see Section 9 for Test Schedule definition)
DC Distribution Cycle
DC Distribution Cycle First Second Third Fourth Fifth SixthSeventh
1 General Cycle—undefined distribution Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule G Schedule J Schedule A
system A Vibration Loose-Load Rail Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Switching Impact
2 Specially defined distribution system, select from Schedules A through I
user specified (see Appendix X2)
2 Specially defined distribution system, select from Schedules A through I
user specified (see Appendix X2)
3 Single package without pallet or skid, Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
LTL motor freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Manual
—Manual Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
3 Single package without pallet or skid, Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
LTL motor freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Manual
—Manual Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
4 Single package with pallet or skid, Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
LTL motor freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Mechanical
—Mechanical Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
4 Single package with pallet or skid, Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
LTL motor freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Mechanical
—Mechanical Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
5 Motor freight, TL, not unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A . . .
A Vibration Vehicle Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Impact
6 Motor freight, TL, or LTL—unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule J Schedule A Schedule B . . .
A Vibration OR Concentrated Handling Warehouse
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Impact Stacking
Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
7 Rail only, bulk loaded Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule A . . . . . .
A Vibration Rail Handling
Handling Switching
8 Rail only, unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule A Schedule B . . .
A Vibration Rail Handling Warehouse
Handling Switching Stacking
9 Rail and motor freight, not unitized Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule E Schedule G Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A
A Stacking Vehicle Rail Loose-Load Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Switching Vibration Impact
10 Rail and motor freight, unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule J Schedule A Schedule B
A Vibration Rail Concentrated Handling Warehouse
Handling Switching Impact Stacking
11 Rail, TOFC and COFC Schedule Schedule G Rail Schedule D Schedule F Schedule A . . .
A Switching Stacked Loose-Load Handling
Handling Vibration Vibration
12 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local), Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
over 150 lb (68.1 kg), or unitized A Vibration Low Vehicle Concentrated Handling
A
Handling Pressure Vibration Impact
12 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local), Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
over 150 lb (68.1 kg), or unitized A Vibration Low Vehicle Concentrated Handling
A
Handling Pressure Vibration Impact
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TABLE 1 Continued
Performance Test Schedule Sequence
(see Section 9 for Test Schedule definition)
DC Distribution Cycle
DC Distribution Cycle First Second Third Fourth Fifth SixthSeventh
13 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local, Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule F Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
single package up to 150 lb (61.8 kg). A Han- Stacking Loose-Load Low Pres- Vehicle Vi- Concen- Handling
A
Consider using Practice D7386 dling Vibration sure bration trated Impact
for single parcel carrier shipments.
13 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local, Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule F Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
single package up to 150 lb (61.8 kg). A Han- Stacking Loose-Load Low Pres- Vehicle Vi- Concen- Handling
A
Consider using Practice D7386 dling Vibration sure bration trated Impact
for single parcel carrier shipments.
14 Warehousing (partial cycle to be added to Schedule Schedule B Ware- . . . . . . . . . . . .
other cycles as needed) A Han- house Stacking
dling
15 Export/Import shipment for intermodal Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
container or roll on/roll off trailer (partial A Han- Stacking Handling
cycle to be added to other cycles as dling
needed)
15 Export/Import shipment for intermodal Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
container or roll on/roll off trailer (partial A Han- Stacking Handling
cycle to be added to other cycles as dling
needed)
16 Export/Import shipment for palletized cargo Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
ship (partial cycle to be added to A Han- Stacking Handling
other cycles as needed) dling
16 Export/Import shipment for palletized cargo Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
ship (partial cycle to be added to A Han- Stacking Handling
other cycles as needed) dling
17 Export/Import shipment for break bulk Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
cargo ship (partial cycle to be added A Han- Stacking Handling
to other cycles as needed) dling
17 Export/Import shipment for break bulk Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
cargo ship (partial cycle to be added A Han- Stacking Handling
to other cycles as needed) dling
Non-Commercial Government shipments
18 Refer to Annex A1 for Test Schedules applying to DC-18.
per MIL-STD-2073-1
Non-Commercial Government shipments
18 Refer to Annex A1 for Test Schedules applying to DC-18.
in accordance with MIL-STD-2073–1
A
This high altitude, non-pressurized transport simulation test may be deleted from this distribution cycle when testing shipping units that contain primary packages that
have a porous material.
3.2.7 shipping unit—unit, n—the smallest complete unit that will be subjected to the distribution environment, for example, a
shipping container and its contents.
3.2.7.1 small shipping unit—unit, n—for DC-18, a small shipping unit is defined as one having no edge dimension or diameter
over 60 in. (1.52 m) and a gross weight of 100 lb (45 kg) or less.
3.2.7.2 large shipping unit—unit, n—for DC-18, a large shipping unit is defined as one having at least one edge dimension or
diameter over 60 in. (1.52 m) or a gross weight in excess of 100 lb (45 kg), or it is one that has a gross weight exceeding 100 lb
(45 kg) and is secured to a base or to the base of a shipping unit.
3.2.8 test plan—plan, n—a specific listing of the test sequence to be followed to simulate the hazards anticipated during the
distribution cycle of a shipping unit. Included will be the test intensity and number of sequential tests to be conducted. See 8.5.
3.2.9 test schedule—schedule, n—the specific procedure to be used, including the three assurance level intensities, and a reference
to the test method that is the basis of the schedule.
3.2.9.1 Discussion—
The purpose of the schedule is to simulate the forces occurring during any hazard element of the distribution cycle. See Section
9.
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3.2.10 total velocity change, (ΔV)—), n—the sum of the impact and rebound velocities.
3.3 Abbreviations:
3.3.1 TOFC—trailer on flatcar.
3.3.2 COFC—container on flatcar.
3.3.3 TL—truckload.
3.3.4 CL—carload.
3.3.5 LTL—less than truckload.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This pr
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Standard Practice for
Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4169; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This practice provides a uniform basis of evaluating, in 2.1 ASTM Standards:
a laboratory, the ability of shipping units to withstand the D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance
distribution environment. This is accomplished by subjecting of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
them to a test plan consisting of a sequence of anticipated D880 Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Contain-
hazard elements encountered in various distribution cycles. ers and Systems
This practice is not intended to supplant material specifications D951 Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Con-
or existing preshipment test procedures. tainers by Spray Method
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
1.2 Consider the use of Practice D7386 for testing of
ments
packages for single parcel shipments.
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
1.3 The suitability of this practice for use with hazardous
tainers
materials has not been determined.
D4003 Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Packaging Components for Testing
D4728 Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Ship-
and are not considered standard.
ping Containers
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5265 Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Free Fall
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D5277 Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
D5487 Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Contain-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ers by Shock Machines
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D6055 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
D6179 Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6344 Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport
Packages
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.21 on Shipping Containers and
Systems - Application of Performance Test Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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D6653 Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High 3.2.7.2 large shipping unit, n—for DC-18, a large shipping
Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method unit is defined as one having at least one edge dimension or
D7386 Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for diameter over 60 in. (1.52 m) or a gross weight in excess of 100
Single Parcel Delivery Systems lb (45 kg), or it is one that has a gross weight exceeding 100 lb
F1327 Terminology Relating to Barrier Materials for Medi- (45 kg) and is secured to a base or to the base of a shipping
cal Packaging (Withdrawn 2007) unit.
2.2 Military Standards:
3.2.8 test plan, n—a specific listing of the test sequence to
MIL-STD-810F Environmental Test Methods be followed to simulate the hazards anticipated during the
MIL-STD-2073–1 DOD Standard Practice for Military
distribution cycle of a shipping unit. Included will be the test
Packaging intensity and number of sequential tests to be conducted. See
8.5.
2.3 Association of American Railroads Standards:
General Information Bulletin No. 2 Rules and Procedures
3.2.9 test schedule, n—the specific procedure to be used,
for Testing of New Loading and Bracing Methods or
including the three assurance level intensities, and a reference
Materials
to the test method that is the basis of the schedule.
3.2.9.1 Discussion—The purpose of the schedule is to simu-
3. Terminology
late the forces occurring during any hazard element of the
distribution cycle. See Section 9.
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for the packaging and
distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2.10 total velocity change, (ΔV), n—the sum of the impact
and rebound velocities.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 acceptance criteria, n—the acceptable quality level
3.3 Abbreviations:
that must be met after the shipping unit has been subjected to 3.3.1 TOFC—trailer on flatcar.
the test plan. See Section 7.
3.3.2 COFC—container on flatcar.
3.2.2 assurance level, n—the level of test intensity based on
3.3.3 TL—truckload.
its probability of occurring in a typical distribution cycle.
3.3.4 CL—carload.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Level I is a high level of test intensity
3.3.5 LTL—less than truckload.
and has a low probability of occurrence. Level III is a low level
of test intensity, but has a correspondingly high probability of
4. Significance and Use
occurrence. Level II is between these extremes. For Distribu-
4.1 This practice provides a guide for the evaluation of
tion Cycle 18 (DC–18), see MIL-STD-2073–1 for definitions
shipping units in accordance with a uniform system, using
of military levels of protection.
established test methods at levels representative of those
3.2.3 coeffıcient of restitution, n—the ratio of the rebound
occurring in actual distribution. The recommended test levels
velocity to the impact velocity.
are based on available information on the shipping and
3.2.4 distribution cycle (DC), n—the sequential listing of
handling environment, and current industry/government prac-
the test schedules employed to simulate the hazard elements 6
tice and experience (1-13). The tests should be performed
expected to occur for a specific routing of a shipping unit from
sequentially on the same containers in the order given. For use
production to consumption. See Table 1.
as a performance test, this practice requires that the shipping
3.2.5 feeder aircraft, n—small, potentially non-pressurized
unit tested remain unopened until the sequence of tests are
aircraft used to transport express packages.
completed. If used for other purposes, such as package
development, it may be useful to open and inspect shipping
3.2.6 hazard element, n—a specific event that occurs in a
units at various times throughout the sequence. This may,
distribution cycle that may pose a hazard to a shipping unit.
however, prohibit evaluating the influence of the container
The element will usually be simulated by a single test schedule.
closure on container performance.
See Section 9.
4.2 For Distribution Cycle 18, as referred to in MIL-STD-
3.2.7 shipping unit, n—the smallest complete unit that will
be subjected to the distribution environment, for example, a 2073–1, the use of this practice is defined in subsequent
sections identified as DC-18.
shipping container and its contents.
3.2.7.1 small shipping unit, n—for DC-18, a small shipping
5. Test Specimen
unit is defined as one having no edge dimension or diameter
5.1 Test specimens consist of representative samples of
over 60 in. (1.52 m) and a gross weight of 100 lb (45 kg) or
complete shipping units, including actual contents. Products
less.
with blemishes or minor defects may be used if the defective
component is not to be studied by the test and if the defect is
documented in the report. Dummy test loads are acceptable if
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TABLE 1 Distribution Cycles
Performance Test Schedule Sequence
(see Section 9 for Test Schedule definition)
DC Distribution Cycle
First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh
1 General Cycle—undefined distribution system Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule G Schedule J Schedule A
A Vibration Loose-Load Rail Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Switching Impact
2 Specially defined distribution system, user select from Schedules A through I
specified (see Appendix X2)
3 Single package without pallet or skid, LTL Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
motor freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Manual
—Manual Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
4 Single package with pallet or skid, LTL motor Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A . . .
freight A Vibration OR Loose-Load Concentrated Handling—
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Vibration Impact Mechanical
—Mechanical Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
5 Motor freight, TL, not unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A . . .
A Vibration Vehicle Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Impact
6 Motor freight, TL, or LTL—unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule J Schedule A Schedule B . . .
A Vibration OR Concentrated Handling Warehouse
Handling Schedule C Vehicle Impact Stacking
Stacking plus
Schedule E Vehicle
Vibration
7 Rail only, bulk loaded Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule A . . . . . .
A Vibration Rail Handling
Handling Switching
8 Rail only, unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule A Schedule B . . .
A Vibration Rail Handling Warehouse
Handling Switching Stacking
9 Rail and motor freight, not unitized Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule E Schedule G Schedule F Schedule J Schedule A
A Stacking Vehicle Rail Loose-Load Concentrated Handling
Handling Vibration Switching Vibration Impact
10 Rail and motor freight, unitized Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule G Schedule J Schedule A Schedule B
A Vibration Rail Concentrated Handling Warehouse
Handling Switching Impact Stacking
11 Rail, TOFC and COFC Schedule Schedule G Rail Schedule D Schedule F Schedule A . . .
A Switching Stacked Loose-Load Handling
Handling Vibration Vibration
12 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local), over 150 Schedule Schedule D Stacked Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
lb (68.1 kg), or unitized A Vibration Low Vehicle Concentrated Handling
A
Handling Pressure Vibration Impact
13 Air (intercity) and motor freight (local, single Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule F Schedule I Schedule E Schedule J Schedule A
package up to 150 lb (61.8 kg). Consider A Han- Stacking Loose-Load Low Pres- Vehicle Vi- Concen- Handling
A
using Practice D7386 for single parcel carrier dling Vibration sure bration trated Impact
shipments.
14 Warehousing (partial cycle to be added to Schedule Schedule B Ware- . . . . . . . . . . . .
other cycles as needed) A Han- house Stacking
dling
15 Export/Import shipment for intermodal con- Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
tainer or roll on/roll off trailer (partial cycle to A Han- Stacking Handling
be added to other cycles as needed) dling
16 Export/Import shipment for palletized cargo Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
ship (partial cycle to be added to other A Han- Stacking Handling
cycles as needed) dling
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TABLE 1 Continued
Performance Test Schedule Sequence
(see Section 9 for Test Schedule definition)
DC Distribution Cycle
First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh
17 Export/Import shipment for break bulk cargo Schedule Schedule C Vehicle Schedule A . . . . . . . . .
ship (partial cycle to be added to other A Stacking Handling
cycles as needed) Handling
Non-Commercial Government shipments in
18 Refer to Annex A1 for Test Schedules applying to DC-18.
accordance with MIL-STD-2073–1
A
This high altitude, non-pressurized transport simulation test may be deleted from this distribution cycle when testing shipping units that contain primary packages that
have a porous material.
is used, it should be instrumented to determine if the fragility atmosphere whenever possible. If not possible, conduct the
level of the actual product has been exceeded. Take care to tests as soon after removal from the conditioning atmosphere
duplicate the load characteristics of the actual product, and as practicable. Recondition the shipping units as necessary
avoid unnecessary prehandling. during the test plan. For atmospheres other than the standard
conditioning atmosphere, the user must determine the appro-
5.2 Care must be taken to ensure that no degradation has
priate compressive load factor for warehouse and vehicle
occurred to either the product or the package if the test
stacking, as the factors given in 11.2 are based on testing under
packages have been shipped to the test site. If any doubt exists
the standard test atmosphere.
as to the condition of the package, repack the product in new
packaging material before testing.
7. Acceptance Criteria
5.3 The number of test replications depends on the desired
7.1 Acceptance criteria must be established prior to testing
objectives of the testing and the availability of duplicate
and should conside
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