6660-01-498-3855

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Model or part number: 8243

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Rate of ascent 32m/min

Description

Aerological Balloon NSN 6660-01-498-3855.

pdf NSN 6660-01-498-3855 Datasheet

MRC:
The length of a straight line which passes through the center of the body,and terminates at the circumference.ABPM
Body Diameter:
51.600 inches
MRC:
The length of a straight line which passes through the center of a neck,and terminates at the circumference.ADCL
Neck Diameter:
1.181 inches
MRC:
The national stock number or the identification information of the end equipment for which the item is a part.AGAV
End Application:
Space lift range systems; amps light element
MRC:
A measurement of the longest dimension of the neck,in distinction from width.AGQB
Neck Length:
4.720 inches
MRC:
Indicates the designed use of the item.ALCD
Usage Design:
To carry radiosonde equipment
MRC:
The minimum altitude at which the item will burst.ANGQ
Minimum Bursting Altitude:
33900.0 meters
MRC:
The amount of force that must be applied to the item to cause a lifting action,expressed in grams.ANGR
Lifting Force In Grams:
1310.0
MRC:
The name assigned to the item by the government agency or commercial organization controlling the design of the item.CXCY
Product Name:
Balloon latex, 1000g; sounding balloon; weather balloon
MRC:
A characteristic of light that can be specified in terms of luminance,dominant wavelength,and purity.HUES
Color:
Natural
MRC:
The element,compound,or mixture of which an item is fabricated,excluding any surface treatment.MATL
Material:
Rubber, natural or rubber, latex
MRC:
The chemical compound or mechanical mixture properties of which the item is fabricated.MATT
Material:
Rubber polyisoprene natural class nr or rubber
MRC:
The physical configuration of the item.SHPE
Shape:
Spherical
MRC:
A relative measure of the mass of an item with respect to its density.WGHT
Weight:
1000.0 grams
MRC:
--
NIIN:
014983855
MRC:
--
NATO Stock Number:
6660-01-498-3855
MRC:
--
Shelf Life:
N/A
MRC:
--
UOM:
--
MRC:
--
DEMIL:
No
FIIG:
--
FIIG:
T206-H
MRC:
--
INC:
03041
MRC:
--
IMM:
CX
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Factory New, New Material, New Surplus, Overhauled, Serviceable, Repairable, and AS Removed / Used material will be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance, and any other documents/trace when applicable. We have a 7 year record retention.

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Quality | ISO 9001:2015 + AS9120B

We are committed to quality and follow an AS9120 quality management system. AeroBase Group is HAZMAT certified and registered with DDTC, ITAR, and Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA). All products are 100% inspected.

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Shipping

Delivery of IN-STOCK orders ship same-day when order is placed before 2:00 PM EST.

Delivery dates for NON-STOCK items are estimates based on current backlog and are subject to confirmation at the time of order.

Formal Definition

Government issue definition of NSN 6660-01-498-3855

A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.

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Packaging & Dimensions

MIL-STD codes: http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/.../MILSTD2073Codes.aspx
Est. Pack Size
Est. Pack Weight
Est. Item Weight
Est. Item Dim.
Pack Size:
--
Paclk Weight:
0.1000lbs
Item Weight:
--
Item Dim:
--
Container
OPI
SPI No.
SPI Rev.
SPC Mkg.
LVL A
LVL B
LVL C
Container:
--
OPI:
M
SPI No.:
SPI Rev.:
SPC Mkg:
32
LVL_A:
E
LVL_B:
Q
LVL_C:
CUSH
MOP
CATEG.
PRES MAT
WRAP MAT
ICQ
THK
TOS
UCL
CUSH DUN:
XX
MOP:
41
PKG:
03ZZ
PRES MAT:
XX
WRAP MAT:
XX
ICQ:
AAA
THK:
X
TOS:
UCL:

Packaging Codes Definitions:

LVL A Code (LVL_A) E

Packing shall be accomplished to meet the performance test requirements of astm-d4169, distribution cycle 18, assurance level 1.

LVL B Code (LVL_B) Q

Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table c.Ii for the packing level specified. closure, sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with the appropriate shipping container specification.

Procedure Indicator Code (OPI) M

All packaging data is mandatory for compliance and no substitutions are permitted. fast packs should be included in this category.

Special Markings Code (SPC_MKG) 32

Type i, shelf life.

Method of Preservation (MOP) 41

Watervaporproof bag, sealed.

Import / Export

Schedule B Classification
Schedule B Number
NAIC National Association of Insurance Commissioners
End Use A classification system for U.S. exported and imported merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics of the merchandise. End-Use codes are assigned by the Bureau of Economic Analysis under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
SITC Commodity classification system defined by the United Nations.
USDA
HITECH
Schedule B:
9015808080
NAICS:
334519
End Use Class:
21610
SITC:
87413
USDA:
1
HITECH:
2

Schedule B Codes Definitions:

Schedule B 9015808080

Surveying, Hydrographic, Oceanographic, Hydrological Or Meteorological Instruments and Appliances, Excluding Compasses and Rangefinders, Nesoi

End Use Code 21610

Medicinal Equipment

Standard Intl. Trade Class (SITC) 87413

Surveying (including Photogrammetrical), Hydrographic, Oceanographic, Hydrological, Etc. Instruments and Appliances N.e.s.; Rangefinders

Freight

Universal / National freight and handling information
NMFC
Class
UFC
LTL
LCL
WCC
TCC
SHC
ADC
ACC
NMFC:
058280
NMF Description:
Scientific Instruments Noi
UFC:
33190
LTL:
200.0
LCL:
--
WCC:
652
TCC:
Z
SHC:
9
ADC:
A
ACC:
H

Freight Codes Definitions:

Cargo Type (TCC) Z

No special type of cargo code applicable.

Water Commodity (WCC) 652

Instruments, scientific.

Air Commodity (ACC) H

Instruments/equipment/supplies for radio, communications, electrical, laboratory, etc. (includes signal corps).

Air Dimensions (ADC) A

Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.

Air Special Handling (SHC) 9

Other or no special handling required (sh)

DLA History / Forecast Quantities

Aviation Supply Chain
02/1608/1602/1708/1708/1711/1702/1805/1808/1811/1810/1801/1904/1907/1910/1901/2004/20
372.00372.00372.00372.00436.00438.00444.00434.00436.00378.00460.00473.00458.00447.00446.00447.00372.00

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