AOP 21 : 2016
Superseded
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INITIATION SYSTEMS: CHARACTERISATION AND SAFETY TEST METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR DETONATING EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS
01-01-2016
06-02-2021
Aim
Guidance
General
Safety Tests
Tolerances
Documentation
Reference
Annex A - Explosive Component Water Gap Test - ECWGT
Annex B - Detonating Cord Water Gap Test
Annex C - ECWGT - Shock Gauge Test Method
Annex D - Thermal Shock Test for Detonating Explosive Components
in Initiation Systems
Annex E - Mechanical Shock Test for Detonating Explosive Components
in Initiation Systems
Annex F - Vibration Test for Detonating Explosive Components in
Initiation Systems
Annex G - Data Sheet Format
Purpose if this AOP is to support STANAG 4363 and to provide relevant safety data and a basis for initiation system safety through the adoption of characterization and safety tests on detonating explosive components.
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Standard
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NATO
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Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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| AAS3P-10 : 2011 | SAFETY AND SUITABILITY FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENT TESTING FOR SHOULDER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS |
| STANAG 4363 : 2016 | INITIATION SYSTEMS: TESTING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF DETONATING EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS - AOP-21 EDITION 3 |