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Document ID:   MIL-STD-1580       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Destructive Physical Analysis for Electronic, Electromagnetic, and Electromechanical Parts
Scope:  This standard describes the general requirements for performance of destructive physical analysis (DPA) on samples of parts. In addition to the requirements for the analysis procedures, the general criteria for interpreting results, such as for the acceptance or rejection of associated production lots, is included for typical electronic, electromagnetic, and electromechanical parts. Refer to Notes Section 6 for additional Intended Usage information.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-NOV-2025      
  Next Review Due:  24-NOV-2030
59GP Doc Category:   Military Standard -Test Method Standard  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Air Force Custodian:  19   Space Systems Command  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

Projects
 Project Number:     59GP-2026-001
59GP-2026-006

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision D Change 1 (change incorporated)A25-NOV-20251719192.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A25-DEC-20241718575.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C A31-OCT-20191526970.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change 3 (all previous changes incorporated)A04-MAR-20141346178.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change 2 (all previous changes incorporated)A15-NOV-20101342003.4 KB
Document ImageRevision B Change Notice 1 A23-APR-20033109.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B A07-JAN-20031197036.2 KB
Document ImageRevision A Change Notice 1 A18-AUG-200049.7 KB
Document ImageRevision A A22-DEC-19891902811.5 KB

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