Special Features:

Essential to weapon system performance or operation, or the preservation of life or safety of operating personnel

Properties:

An item fabricated from nonmetallic special shaped section. It may be (1) formed to a specific shape with or without joints, (2) a single piece whose ends have been secured together to form a specific shape, or (3) a straight item fabricated to a specific length for a specific application with end cuts or joints. Items, except for molded corners, slot(s), press fit buttons, and the like must be of one continuous cross section. It is specifically designed for use in applications where there is no relative motion between joined parts. Excludes bushing, nonmetallic; packing, performed; pad, cushioning;and seal, plain. For straight items with square end cuts and without mounting hole(s), slot(s), or press fit buttons, see nonmetallic special shaped section.