Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Mk 117 Mod 0 JATO Shipping Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 117 Mod 0 JATO Shipping Container meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was two inert rocket motors weighing 23 kg (50 pounds) each. This represents the current maximum commodity weight. Gross weight of the loaded container was 59 kg (1 30 pounds). The test results indicate that the container has conformed to the POP requirements.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257399

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