Hi Steve, Having had some experience with NASA and space electronics in the past on Space Shuttle and Lunar Rover, I agree with the other respondents that the multiple inspections and paperwork files are things to be reckoned with. If you have a good relationship with your source inspector, you won't sweat too much. But the goods will be perfect before they are bought off. We had a few special people in a special room with dedicated test equipment for the NASA hardware. but it went well. One other aspect of your proposed endeavor is the satisfaction when the items are completed and you know that you have built the best and it will last for years and years. It is the best of Class 3 and to do it you will have to be at your finicky, meticulous best. When your hardware is flying flawlessly in space, you will feel really, really proud. Stu Korringa Smiths Industries Grand Rapids, Mi 49512-8992 [log in to unmask] ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################