SMIC = SS
Subsafe Program for L1 Coding
AN ITEM IS SUPPORT OF THE SUBSAFE PROGRAM THAT MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR L1 CODING. IN ADDITION, THE INSTALLATION OF THIS ITEM IN CRITICAL (SUBSAFE) SYSTEMS REQUIRES THAT THE VITAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE ITEM BE PEDIGREED FURTHER BY 100% NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTS. THESE TESTS ARE PRIMARY RADIOGRAPHY, BUT MAY INCLUDE MAGNETIC PARTICLE, DYE PENETRANT, AND/OR ULTRASSONIC TESTING. AS OF 8/1/00, NSNS WITH SMIC SS WERE REIDENTIFIED TO SMIC L1. MATERIAL WITH SMIC SS IS STILL IN THE SUPPLY SYSTEM.
| Field | SMIC — Special Material Identification |
|---|---|
| Code | SS |
| Meaning | Subsafe Program for L1 Coding |
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