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FIIG:  A042A0

Entry Date:  May-06-2005

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  D

Type:  0

Definition:  A removable item designed to lock another item securely in place preventing movement, removal or theft. It can be formed in various shapes and sizes consisting of one or more parts usually made of steel, aluminium or the like having a hole(s) in it to install a PIN,QUICK RELEASE; PADLOCK or the like keeping it in position.

Basic INC:  70163

Basic Name:  LOCK

Description:  1. A fastening device consisting of only a mechanism in which a bolt(s) enters an adjoining cavity and is secured by spring action, turn knob action or key action or any combination of the aforementioned operations. In order to release the bolt, the use of a key, turn knob, or a predetermined setting on a dial for combination locks, is necessary. 2. A device having a locking arrangement designed for insertion in specific locations on aircraft, guided missile, rockets, bomb and mine dispensers, armament pods tanks, tractors, trucks, and the like to prevent inadvertent operation. It may have a STREAMER, WARNING attached to indicate removal before operation. Excludes: LOCK SET, AIRCRAFT GROUND SAFETY; BRACE, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING; PIN, GROUND SAFETY; and PIN SET, GROUND SAFETY.