crimping, interconnecting cables, harnesses, and wiring - NASA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NASA-STD-8739.4 with Change 6
1. SCOPE....................................................................................................................... 16
1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 16
1.2 Applicability ................................................................................................................. 16
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................... 17
2.1 Applicable Specifications ............................................................................................. 17
2.2 Other Documents: ......................................................................................................... 17
3. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ....................................................................... 18
3.1 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Definitions..................................................................................................................... 19
4. GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Approval of Departures from this Standard .................................................................. 23
4.3 Principles of Reliable Cabling and Wiring ................................................................... 23
4.4 Documentation .............................................................................................................. 24
4.5 Rework .......................................................................................................................... 24
5. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM .............................................. 25
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Vision Requirements ..................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Certification Levels ....................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Training Program Requirements ................................................................................... 26
5.5 Documentation .............................................................................................................. 26
5.6 Maintenance of Certification Status .............................................................................. 27
5.7 Training Resources ....................................................................................................... 28
6. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND PARTS ............................... 29
6.1 Facility Cleanliness ....................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................ 29
6.3 Tool and Equipment Control ........................................................................................ 30
6.4 Electrostatic Discharge Requirements .......................................................................... 31
6.5 In-Process Storage and Handling .................................................................................. 31
6.6 Wire Processing and Preparation Tools ........................................................................ 31
6.7 Inspection Optics .......................................................................................................... 32
6.8 Materials Selection ........................................................................................................ 32
6.9 Solvents and Cleaners ................................................................................................... 32