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|  MIL-E-50748(MU)
8 August 1973
4.
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsiblity for inspection. Unless otherwise specified
in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the
performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except
as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other
facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements
specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government
reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure
supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.1.1 General provisions. The component and subassembly inspection
requirements of MIL-F-l3926 form a part of the quality assurance provisions
to this specification. Definitions of inspection terms shall be as listed
in MIL-STD-109.
4.2 First article (initial production) approval. The requirements
for first article approval and the responsibility (Gcvernment or con-
tractor) for first article testing shall be as specified in the contract.
The sample for first article approval tests shall consist of three
assemblies. The sample shall be manufactured in the same manner, using
the same materials, equipment, processes, and Procedures as used in
regular production. All parts and materials including packaging and
packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as used in
regular production.
4.2.1 Government testing. When the Government is responsible for
conducting first article approval tests, the contractor, prior to sub-
mitting the sample to the Government, shall inspect the sample to insure
conformance to all the requirements of this specification. A record of
this inspection, including certificates of conformance for materials,
shall be submitted with the sample.
4.2.2 Contractor testing. When the contractor is responsible
for conducting first article approval tests, the sample shall be inspected
by the contractor for all the requirements of this specification. The
sample and a record of this inspection, including certificates of con-
formance for materials, shall be submitted to the Government for
approval. The Government reserves the right to witness the contractor's
inspection.
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