scope:

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to define the basic electrical bonding requirements for NASA launch vehicles, spacecraft, payloads, and equipment. Its intent is to provide fundamental aerospace electrical bonding requirements, as well as to classify electrical bonds according to their purpose. This Standard also states the requirements for the various classes. The rationale for specific requirements is stated where possible. Additional data is provided to support tailoring for new applications, if necessary.

Applicability

This Standard is applicable to engineering practices for NASA programs and projects.

This Standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities and Technical and Service Support Centers, and may be cited in contract, program, and other Agency documents as a technical requirement. This Standard may also apply to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory or to other contractors, grant recipients, or parties to agreements only to the extent specified or referenced in their contracts, grants, or agreements.

Requirements are numbered and indicated by the word "shall." Explanatory or guidance text is indicated in italics beginning in section 4.