ENGINEERING DRAWING STANDARDS MANUAL - August 1994 - Supersedes GSFC X-673-64-1E/July 1991

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Engineering Drawing Standards Manual for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), issued August 1994 as X-673-64-1F and superseding X-673-64-1E (July 1991). Establishes official requirements and interpretations for developing and presenting engineering drawings and related documentation for flight hardware and ground support systems. Includes a documented revision summary, preface describing delegation for interpretation and updates, and a detailed table of contents covering drawing elements, nomenclature, and drafting practices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages128

Reading Time5 h 23 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Drawing Elements

Drawing Sizes

Multi sheet Drawings

Zoning

Title Block and Revision Block

Drawing Format

Nomenclature

Drawing Title

Abbreviations

List of Material

Requirements on the Body of the Drawing

Requirements in the List of Material

Notes on Drawings

Security Classification

Note Location

Numbering of Notes

Note Examples

GSFC X-673-64-1F ENGINEERING DRAWING STANDARDS MANUAL August 1994 X-673-64-1F Supersedes GSFC X-673-64-1E/July 1991 ENGINEERING DRAWING STANDARDS MANUAL Mechanical Engineering Branch Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland August 1994 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 DESCRIPTION OF REVISION This revision, which supersedes the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Standard X-673-64-1E, Engineering Drawing Standards Manual, is intended to update and reflect the latest format s and standards adopted by GSFC . The following is a summary of the principal changes and improvements incorporated in this issue: a . Addition of Composite Material Drawing definition . b. Changing of the signature to a printed name in Title blocks . c . New example of the Metric Drawings format and tolerance presentation. d. Improved placement of view s on Types of Drawings samples to prevent unnecessary rework of drawings at a later date . e . New Engineering Order (EO) forms added ; old EO forms will be phased out . f. Additional note s on various topics added to Note Examples section . g . Deletion of microfilming requirements for drawing format . h. Flow chart for flight projects redefined. iv PREFACE The GSFC Engineering Drawing Standards Manual is the official source for the requirements and interpretations to be used in the development and presentation of engineering drawings and related documentation for th e GSFC . The Mechanical Engineering Branch, Mechanical Systems Division, has been delegated the responsibility for interpretation, periodic updates, and distribution of the GSFC Engineering Drawing Standards Manual . All Engineering Directorate design organizations and their contractors shall adhere to the requirements of this manual when preparing GSFC engineering documentation for flight hardware and ground support systems . Comments or inquiries concerning this manual should be directed to the Mechanical Engineering Branch, Code 722. Dr . Allan Sherman Director of Engineering vi TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 1. DRAWING ELEMENTS .......................................................................................... 3 1.1. Drawing Sizes ................................................................................................. 3 1.2. Multi sheet Drawings ........................................................................................ 3 1.3. Zoning ............................................................................................................ 4 1.4. Title Block and Revision Block ......................................................................... 4 1.5. Drawing Format .............................................................................................. 10 2. NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................ 11 2.1. Drawing Title ................................................................................................. 11 2.2. Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 12 2.3. List of Material .............................................................................................. 14 2.3.1. Requirements on the Body of the Drawing ................................................ 14 2.3.2. Requirements in th e List of Material ........................................................ 14 2.4. Note s on Drawings .......................................................................................... 15 2.4.1. Security Classification ........................................................................... 15 2.4.2. Note Location ......................................................................

FAQs

What document revision is described for X-673-64-1F?

The August 1994 revision supersedes the GSFC Standard X-673-64-1E from July 1991 and updates format and standards adopted by GSFC.

What is the manual’s purpose at GSFC?

It serves as the official source of requirements and interpretations for developing and presenting engineering drawings and related documentation.

Who is responsible for interpreting and distributing the manual?

The Mechanical Engineering Branch, Mechanical Systems Division, is delegated responsibility for interpretation, periodic updates, and distribution.

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