Method Codes

Method Code: GX
Code Description: Preserve by Method 41 as follows: Items subject to damage by electromagnetic and electrostatic field forces shall be initially wrapped in material conforming to MIL-PRF-81705, Type III, or cushioned in material conforming to A-A-3129 or PPP-C-795, Class 2 or PPP-C-1797, Type II.
Long Code Description: Preserve by Method 41 using an approved ESD control program (see 5.2.4.1.1) as follows: Items subject to damage by electromagnetic and electrostatic field forces shall be initially wrapped in material conforming to MIL-PRF-81705, Type III, or bags conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class H, Style 2, and sufficiently cushioned in material conforming to A-A-3129, Type I, Grade B or PPP-C-795, Class 2 or MIL-DTL-81997, Type II or PPP-C-1797, Type II or A-A-59136, Class 1, Grade B or MIL-PRF-26514, Type III, Class 2, to protect item and to prevent bag puncture, and unit packed in a heat-sealed bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type I, Class F, Style 1. Alternately if applicable, reclosable cushioned pouches conforming to MIL-DTL-81997, Type I may be used in lieu of initial wrap and cushioning. Lead or terminal configurations for all items shall be maintained as manufactured without causing loads or stresses capable of causing damage to the item. Materials used to maintain item position and lead or terminal configuration shall permit item removal without damage to the item. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive caution labels shall be applied in accordance with MIL-STD-129.