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Designing Cases to ATA Specification 300 Category 1

Sierra Cases — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:52:02 +0000

Imagine reaching your destination and finding a vital piece of equipment is missing. Perhaps it was left behind when the aircraft was unloaded in the dark. That's why ATA Specification 300 recommends using white containers for goods shipped by air. Color is only one part of the specification. White is only required on Category I […]

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ATA Specification 300 and Service Life Testing

Sierra Cases — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:04:41 +0000

“ATA Specification 300: Specification for Packaging of Aircraft Supplies” helps airlines manage the cost of shipping delicate and high-value items. It spells out how containers and flight cases should be constructed to protect contents against damage while minimizing weight and volume. It addresses how containers are to be marked and how they should be designed […]

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Why Use TSA Approved Locks?

Sierra Cases — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:09:59 +0000

Roughly two thirds of fliers drop off a bag at the check-in desk. A few hours later, some of them will find a note inside from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explaining why it was necessary to examine the contents. This will happen even if the bag was locked. The TSA is very serious about […]

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