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Document ID:   MIL-STD-763       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Locking Devices
Scope:  This standard contains technical requirements applicable to the design of mechanical locking devices for screw threaded fasteners, non-threaded fasteners and other similar applications, where special precautions necessitate the use of such locking devices. Since means of ensuring proper locking device installation are an important aspect of locking device design, certain locking device installation design requirements are also included in this standard.
Status:  Active Document Date:  18-DEC-1996      
  Next Review Due:  17-DEC-2001
5340 Doc Category:   Military Standard -Design Criteria Standard  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: SH  Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)
Coordination:  Limited  
Navy Custodian:  SH   Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems)  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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