This specification establishes the requirements for various types of identification sleeving that will shrink to a predetermined size upon the application of heat after it has been marked. Continuous operating temperature ratings range from -55° to 175°C (-67° to 347°F). (See 6.1).

Part numbers under this specification are coded as follows:

See applicable specification sheet for example. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Systems Engineering and Standardization Department (Code 93), Naval Air Engineering Center, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

The color shall be identified in accordance with the following:

   Designator         Color              Designator          Color

       0              Black                  6               Blue
       1              Brown                  7               Violet (Purple)
       2              Red                    8               Gray (Slate)
       3              Orange                 9               White
       4              Yellow                 C               Clear
       5              Green                  P               Pink