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Item Name:
VALVE , SHUTTLE
Definition:
A VALVE HAVING ONE OUTLET AND TWO INLETS THAT ARE USUALLY OPPOSITE EACH OTHER. IT HAS A FLUID PRESSURE OPERATED PISTONLIKE ITEM, CALLED A SHUTTLE, THAT CONTROLS EITHER INLET. IT IS COMMONLY USED TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY PASSAGE FOR FLUID IN AN AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC OR PNEUMATIC SYSTEM IN CASE OF LOSS OF PRESSURE IN THE NORMAL SERVICE LINES.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 03950 | NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT MECHAN |
Federal Supply Class
Title
VALVES, NONPOWERED
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AUTOMATIC NONPOWERED VALVES; GATE, GLOBE, ANGLE, CHECK, AND RELIEF VALVES; COCKS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FIRE HYDRANTS (FSC 4210); SPRINKLER HEADS (FSC 4210); VALVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FSC 4210); PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, AND THE LIKE (FSC 4540).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ZZZY | REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS | MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 AFTER FABRICATION |