scope:

APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE: This publication is applicable to all NASA programs involving ESD sensitive (ESDS) components or assemblies, and where invoked contractually. These measures shall be implemented during all phases of receiving, inspection, assembly, testing, repair, storage, and packaging for shipping of all items designated as ESDS. The measures shall apply but not be limited to flight hardware, mission support equipment and elements thereof.

This publication sets forth ESD control requirements for items that are ESDS (excluding electrically initiated explosive devices).

Special requirements may exist that will not be covered by or will not be in conformance with requirements of this publication. Engineering documentation shall contain the detail for these requirements, and shall take precedence over conflicting portions of this publication when they have been approved in writing by the procuring NASA Installation.