Shelf Life Action Codes

Code: S9

Code Description: Identification of Safety Items. A safety item designated by the Navy that is subject to a 5-year age limitation when used for proposes involving safety of personnel. Material in this category that is over 5 years old will not be used for repair or modification of personnel, drag, or special parachutes, or other uses directly involving personnel safety. Use advice code 2H unless material is being used for cargo parachutes or other uses not involving personnel safety.
Long Code Description: Identification of Safety Items. A safety item designated by the Navy that is subject to a 5-year age limitation when used for proposes involving safety of personnel. Material in this category that is over 5 years old will not be used for repair or modification of personnel, drag, or special parachutes, or other uses directly involving personnel safety. Use advice code 2H unless material is being used for cargo parachutes or other uses not involving personnel safety.