MIL-STD-188/202 VALID NOTICE 1

Abstract

This standard provides a listing of preferred nuts encompassing the following characteristics: <br>a. Configuration <br>b. Size <br>c. Materials <br>d. Protective Coatings and finishes <br><u>Purpose</u>. The purpose of this standard is as follows: <br>a. Provide the designer with a listing of preferred nuts to promote their use in design of weapon systems and equipments. <br>b. Control and minimize the variety of nuts used in military equipment thereby facilitating logistic support of the equipment during its life cycle.<b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> Implement this standard by including one of the following options in this contract: a. Require this standard as a supplement to an end use type standard such as MIL-STD-1515. When thus required, only the nuts listed in both the end use type and this standard are acceptable. Use of other nuts requires approval of the Government procuring activity. b. Require this standard as a guide to be used with an end use type standard such as MIL-STD-1515. When thus required, nuts listed in the end use type standard and this standard are acceptable. The designer must assure himself the nuts listed in both the end type standard and this standard are not adequate for his requirement before using nuts not listed herein. Use of nuts not listed in the end type standard requires approval of the Government procuring activity. c. Require this standard and indicate exceptions to it. When thus required, only the nuts listed in this standard and not excluded by the exceptions are acceptable. Use of other nuts requires approval of the Government procuring activity. d. Require this standard as a guide. When thus required, the designer must assure himself the nuts listed in this standard are not adequate for the requirement before using other nuts.<br>