FED-STD-751
Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings
Published by U.S. General Services Administration (federal specifications) (GSA)
The CFR incorporates FED-STD-751 by reference, which makes the edition it names part of the regulation. The CFR requires the edition it names, which may not be the newest. To enforce any other edition, the agency must publish the change in the Federal Register.
The 2 editions the CFR requires
Different parts name different editions; each applies where its part says so. Newest first.
FED-STD-751A, dated January 25, 1965
As the CFR lists it: “Federal Standard No. 751a, Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings, dated January 25, 1965 (“Federal Standard No. 751”)”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.171-3(b)(2); required by46 CFR 160.171-9
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.174-3(b)(1); required by46 CFR 160.174-9 ↗
FED-STD-751A, January 25, 1965, incorporation by reference
As the CFR lists it: “Federal Standard No. 751a, Stitches, Seams, and Stitching, January 25, 1965, incorporation by reference”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.176-4(d)(2)
Incorporated into this part; the listing names no sections.
How to read it
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